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Richard “Bud” R.
Bonfiglio
Richard “Bud” R. Bonfiglio, 88,of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, formerly
of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his
home.
He was born on July 1, 1932, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Paul and
Erma (Caterina) Bonfiglio.
In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by his daughter,
Cynthia “Cindy” McCartney; his infant siblings, Ralph and Carmen
Bonfiglio; his sister-in-law, Audrey Bonfiglio; his sister, Kate
Romaker and husband Rich; his brother, Frank Bonfiglio and wife, Alice;
and his brother-in-law, Keith Adams.
Bud was a graduate of Lima Central High School. He spent his high
school career running track and playing football. Bud and his brother
Ron were the first set of brothers to play in the High School All
American Football game. After high school, he attended Ohio Northern
University School of Pharmacy. As a pharmacist, he and his brother,
Ron, founded Bonfiglio Pharmacy in downtown Greenville, Ohio. Bud
retired from a pharmacy career after 50 years.
Bud loved his community. He was known to push others to become
healthier and enjoyed counseling them on good healthy habits. He set a
good example of fitness by walking 5 miles a day to and from work no
matter how inclement the weather. He was instrumental in running a
successful fundraising drive for the first all-weather track at
Greenville High School. He was active in the Kiwanis’ and served on the
St. Mary’s Catholic School board for many years while in Greenville.
Bud was a devout Catholic and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Greenville, St. Charles Catholic Church in Lima, and Mother of Sorrows
Catholic Church in Murrysville over the years.
Bud loved his family and was very proud of them. He enjoyed being a
part of their lives and spending time with them, especially his
grandchildren. He loved watching college basketball and football,
especially the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
In recent years, Bud liked to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bud is survived by his wife, Jeannine (Ulrick) Bonfiglio, whom he
married on October 17, 1953; his children, Dr. Richard “Rick” Bonfiglio
and wife, Karen, of Murrysville, Dr. Randall Bonfiglio and wife,
Melanie, of Murrysville, and Dr. Ron Bonfiglio and wife, Patty, of
Lima, Ohio; his son-in-law, Jim McCartney of Fort Myers, Florida; his
15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, his siblings, Ronald
Bonfiglio and wife, Mary, of Greenville, and Rosie Adams of Greenville;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday,
October 17, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 W. 3rd Street,
Greenville, Ohio, with Father Hank Albeitz and Deacon Thomas Graber
officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Union Cemetery.
Per the family’s request, masks will be required, and social distancing
will be expected of those who are attending Bud’s services.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public
visitation.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes with the final
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes
Association, 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, WV 22202, or the
Alzheimer’s Association, 31 W. Whipp Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459, or the
American Cancer Society, 4540 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.
Online condolences and Hugs-From-Home may be shared with the family by
visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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