South Lima: Joseph Francesco Bongiorno, age 82, of South Lima, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Antillo Italy, to the late Dominic and Maria Bongiorno. He traveled by boat from Italy to America alone at the age of 16 in the pursuit of a better life. Which started when he married his loving wife of fifty-seven years Catherine. They had three children; Rosmary (Rocco) Mesiti of Dansville, Dominick of California and Joe of Livonia, NY. Two grandchildren; Tiffany Brown and Justin Brown and three great grandchildren, his brother-in-law Joe (Monica) Finocchario of Livonia, NY, his sisters-in-law; Maryann (Bob) Boyle of Lima, NY and Rosie Stewart of Buffalo, NY, along with many nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his brother; Anthony (Teresa) Bongiorno of Albany, his sister Yolanda (Mario) Loice of Italy, his sister; Silvana (Carlo) Pacelli of Italy and his nephew; Tony Bongiorno of Webster, NY.
Joe served in the US Army, worked on construction and then later retired from Lightning corporation. In retirement he enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with his family, especially Sunday pasta dinners. Joe was loved and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held privately at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. Interment will also take place privately at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to FF Thompson Hospital, Comfort Care, 360 Parrish St, Canandaigua, NY 14424. To share a memory or a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
So sorry for the families loss. Rip.
So sorry for you loss
To Cousin Kay and children……Rosemary, Donnie, Joey and families…….we were so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers in the sad and difficult days ahead. RIP Joe.
Love,
Tom, Linda, and Family
To Joey and your family – we were so sorry to hear of your loss. You used to tell me how strong your Dad was. I’m sure he knew how proud of him you were. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh Cathy I am so sad to hear of your husband passing. I think of you so often , miss the fun we had in electronics. My prayers go to you and your family. Your old schoolmate, Jackie Peck
To the Bongiorno family: very sorry for your loss. You were an awesome family to live near in South Lima, and Mr. Bongiorno was a good hearted, nice man who we all loved. The kids were a huge part of my preteen and teen years. Prayers to the entire family.
Kathy, it’s been a long time since our days at Emerson Electric. I’m so sorry to read about your husband. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I worked with Joe for years up till his retirement. Had coffee with him every morning. Great guy and a hard worker. Rest In Peace my old friend.
Cathy, Rosemary Joey and Dominick, So sorry to hear of Joes passing.. Joe was an great guy who always made us laugh. Always looked forward to your visits to Albany. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. David & Julie LoGiudice
Aunt Kay, Rosmary, Joe and Dominick, How I remember with great fondness when you and Uncle Joe would come out for the 4th of July. I can still see my dad and Uncle Joe sitting in front of the garage with their cups of ‘instant’ coffee and talking about their gardens. Such wonderful memories. May you find comfort in knowing you took excellent care of him. He was the ‘last’ of that generation and will be missed.
Love you all, Debra
Rest in peace my brother-in-law.I know they were all waiting for you up there. My sister will be lost without you… that was many years to share together. Kay will make it through will all the love and support from your beautiful children.
Till we all meet again,
Rosie
Sending all my love and prayers to Joe’s family. I have only happy memories of Joe and Cathy’s summer trips to Albany. Lots of laughter and ALWAYS a smile on Joe’s face. He was a very special man and will be missed. My heart goes out to Cathy, Rosmary and family, of course, “Joey”; and Dominick, as well.
All My Love, Mary
To Joe’s family please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss; my prayers are with your family during this difficult time.