The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the June 13, 2014
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Frederick H. Bonifacino of Kennett Square
Frederick H. Bonifacino, 94, died Thursday June 12, 2014 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. He was the husband of Marie Odorisio Bonifacino, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Henry and the late Rose (Mazzoni) Bonifacino. Mr. Bonifacino served our country during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was owner of his family mushroom business retiring in 1990. He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church of Kennett Square. He was an avid golfer and member for many years at the Kennett Square Golf and Country Club. He enjoyed horse races at Delaware Park and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Italian American Club and Sons of Italy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Henry. Survivors include, in addition to his wife; two sons, Steve and his wife Cindy, and Richard all of Kennett Square, and his daughter-in-law Cheryl of Harrisburg; two sisters, Anna Virgilio of Kennett Square and Louise Reynolds of Glen Mills; and seven grandchildren, Gina, Chris, Lisa, Brian, Lauren, Megan and Anthony. You are invited to visit with Fred’s family and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday June 17th, and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18th, at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116), 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. His Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic church, 212 Meredith St., Kennett Square. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 S. Walnut St. Kennett Square, PA 19384. To share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com.