Sherman I was very saddened today to learn of your passing.  You will certainly be missed but your legacy at UWF's MLS program will live on

RIP good friend and my sincerest of condolences to the family.

We lived across the street from you for 20+ years but barely spoke. However, Mr. Bonomelli's presence was always felt. We occasionally waved at one another but I knew something was amiss these past few weeks. Our condolences to you Mrs. Bonomelli. I will miss your husbands routines for I followed some to keep my house in order. Today, in my household, we are all very sad.

Mona,Tammy, and Denise.  So sorry for your loss.
Vicki and Jeff Copeland

"I am So Sorry for your loss. Keep leaning on GOD and he will comfort you in this difficult time PSALMS 29:11 Sharon K.Watson-Simpkins - Doug & Mary Garretts Sister in Law

Mona, Tammy, and Denise I am so sorry for your loss.  He and your family are wonderful neighbors.  I am going to miss him.  My brother passed away Dec 16 so until now I have not gone online to read the obituary so I did not know.

My condolences to the family. May God's promise at Jeremiah 31:13 give you comfort and hope - "I will comfort them and give them joy instead of their grief."

To a very special Bonomelli family, it's most apparent that you are so blessed to have had such a wonderful person in your lives.  I can't even begin to tell you how profoundly sorrowful I am for your loss.  The first time I met Chief Bonomelli, USN (Ret.) was 2003 at University West Florida (UWF) where I was a new student to the Medical Technology Program and he was the lab instructor extraordinaire.  Now I wasn't the typical Med-tech student, like Allen,Tom and a few others we were a little saltier(older) and/or Veterans.  So needless to say we connected instantly like many Veteran brothers do.  He was not only my friend, but as my lab instructor he was extremely instrumental in helping me navigate through the Med-tech program successfully and I will never forget that.  Then as a bonus, turns out he was a golf-neck as well, like I was.  Well that only solidified our friendship bond even greater.  Through the many years of golfing events, most of the memorable and best times were when I was riding shot-gun in the cart with Sherman.  I'd always look forward to his company on the course, especially when our score cards reflected something more similar to a high scoring basketball game; he always made it fun and enjoyable.  I will truly miss him.  Rest in peace brother, for the wonderful memories we shared will be very difficult if not impossible to forget!!!!

Even though its been 15 years since I graduated, I remember Sherman and his humor, helpfulness and smile like it was yesterday.... Heaven has gained an incredible angel.  He was my buddy, one of my mentors, and a wonderful person.  My deepest  sympathies to his family.

Mona and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sherman was a wonderful person and friend.  I will miss  playing golf with him and his company. It was and honor to know him.  God bless you and your family.

I am going to miss Sherman very much.  So many memories that I have with him on the golf course.  I spent time with him on the cart during his last golf outing.  We always shared a lot about many subjects revolving around our lives and families, politics, football, and more especially NASCAR.  We always looked for a cart number with specific drive numbers.  He was an avid facing fan and was never disappointed when I chose the 24.  Golfing will never be the same, and I will always be reminded of him when I play again.  He will never know how much of an impact he had on me and others whose lives he touched.  He was a leader and doer--attributes that we all should seek to develop.  I am certain that Mona, his children and extended family, all his students, and all the friends he made are very fortunate and blessed to have been a part of his life.  May God continue to bless you all.

"I am So Sorry for your loss. Keep leaning on GOD and he will comfort you in this difficult time PSALMS 29:11

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Sherman Leroy Bonomelli

September 6, 1944 – December 14, 2015

Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

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