BONELLI, Frank, J. Frank J. Bonelli, 93, of Naples, FL, formerly of West Hartford, CT, and
Niantic, CT, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018, in Naples. Born in Hartford on July 6,
1925, Frank was the son of the late Gennaro and Maria Bonelli.
Frank was a graduate of Bulkeley High School in Hartford, CT. Upon graduation, on his 18th
birthday, Frank enlisted and served in the United States Army Air Corps. Frank graduated
from The University of Connecticut in 1950 from the University’s School of Pharmacy.
Frank is survived by his beloved granddaughter, Alexia Leigh Basile of West Hartford, CT.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law Rosemarie Loalbo; brother-in-law, friend and
business partner, George Loalbo, of Naples, FL; son-in-law, Richard Basile of Fort
Lauderdale FL, and many loving and caring nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
wife, Agnes (Sponzo) Bonelli, daughters Marianne Bonelli, and Carol Bonelli Basile, as well
as his brother and sister-in-law John and Amelia Bonelli.
Funeral Services will be held in Connecticut on Saturday, January 12, 2018, in West
Hartford, CT with internment at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery in Hartford, CT.
Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.