Frank X. Bonilla

Frank Bonilla 1908-2004

Mr. Frank X. Bonilla

Born:
December 3, 1908

Died:
October 8, 2004

Frank X. Bonilla, aged 95, passed away on October 8, 2004. He was born on December 3, 1908. He was a WWII Veteran serving aboard the destroyer USS DeHaven DD-727 from 1943 through 1945 as an Electrician's Mate 3rd Class. He was also the Captain's barber.

Frank was a machinist after the war. He worked at a few different places including the Ford Motor Company. Up until 2 months ago, he still lived on his own. His favorite thing to do was cook. He liked to fix things and his favorite gift were tools. He enjoyed many friends but his whole life was family.

He is survived by his wife Nettie. Beloved father of Betty Kerstein, Linda LaFontaine, Anita Gillespie, Danny Murphy and Arthur, Frank, Andy, Shirley and George Bonilla. Predeceased by sons Hugh and Iris Murphy; brother Manuel Bonilla and son-in-law Wall Kerstein. Dear grandfather of three generations of 38 grandchildren, including 3 great, great grandchildren. . He will be surely missed.