Dante J. Bonzano

Dante Joseph Bonzano passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2017.

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Missouri, he was the eldest son of the late Don Joseph Bonzano and Connie Sue Bonzano. Dante worked in building contracting and was a concrete finisher, a job that he was very skilled at. He was also very good at loving his kids.

Dante is survived by his mother Connie; his children, Torrance Thorne, Donnie Bonzano and Elijah Bonzano; girlfriend, Vanessa Riley; siblings, Rebecca, David and Sarah Bonzano; nieces, Caitlin and Abby Jo; nephews, Liam, Conrad, Devon, Logan, Jaxon and Gionni; as well as other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held for him on Monday, February 13, 2017 from 1-4:00 pm at the chapel of St. Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis MO 63103. All are welcome to attend.

Please leave your memories of Dante and messages of love and support for his family below.

 

16 Comments

  1. Dana Ricks Willis on February 9, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    My prayers are with you aunt Connie.



  2. Kim Ludwig on February 9, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    My children and I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to all of you during this time of sorrow and heartache. Dante will truly be missed by us all. I would like for you to know how much I appreciated his words of kindness in my own times of trouble. He was a truly caring man who spoke of his love for his family often. We hope your grief will soon be memories of joy. God bless you all.



  3. Allen on February 9, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Damn



  4. Thomas Brennan on February 9, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Basically speachless but will truly miss you and never forget you, Great person.Angry and sad both.Never say a bad word about you, nor will I allow anyone too. R.I.P. my freind..



  5. Jennifer Kirkpatrick on February 9, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sending my love and support to all of you. It saddens me to know his children will never get to know their father, but I know that they have a strong woman who is raising them. My heart goes out to your family.



  6. Sandra Guadarrama on February 9, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    Rest In Peace my friend you will always be missed ?? I remember when I fist met you you we’re my childhood crush. I will miss you forever praying for you’re family and you’re beautiful kids. RIP DANTE BONZANO



  7. Rhonda Sweet on February 9, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    Oh Vanessa I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have no words of comfort. I say that because something this tramautic has no comfort. There is only time and with time comes healing. But never comfort. I am truly heartbroken for you. You have always been a special young lady. I have regrets for not knowing you better and knowing all your children. Please know that I am always enlightened to see the posts on Facebook. It seems that you were/ are very blessed with the people in your life. Always on my mind sweetheart. Love Aunt Rhonda



  8. Dave Nador on February 9, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    I am in total shock and disbelief that my bro is no longer with us I will and cherish all the kick ass times we shared and I cannot express I truly grateful I was to have known such an amazing individual he was not only my friend he was my family he will be very missed by all of us who had the privilege to have in there lives!!! My thoughts and prayers are with his children and family during this difficult time He was such a talented loving loyal to those who earned and deserved his loyalty Damn bro I am going to miss you I love you dog until to the day we meet again I will be here thinking about the great times we all shared together .R I P my friend and may God be there for your family and friends and may peace be with us all. Love and support for the Bonzano family.R. I. P. my friend!!!!



  9. Jamie Lynn Manley on February 10, 2017 at 7:29 am

    People will come and go out of your life, but the memories you shared will last a lifetime. RIP Dante. Fly high!



  10. Amanda spann and family on February 10, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    this is so sad. I have a ton of memories with all of the bonzanos boys. We always have had a great time besides a few incidents but nothing we couldn’t handle. Dante you will be missed truly. Love to the bonzano family xoxo



  11. Aunt Barb on February 10, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    I am completely crushed…..My handsome nephew….I will love you forever



  12. Todd on February 13, 2017 at 10:56 am

    RIP. You are at peace. No more worries. You were the best at what you did but couldn’t accept it. You wanted more. You are flying high with the angels as you are now one



  13. Ryan aka Ryno on February 13, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Yeah I really wish I could have had some of those last days with him my prayers go out to the family that I know so well one love DT still have good memories of you



  14. Carrie Eckhoff on February 13, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    I want to say how very sorry I am for the Bonzano family. I’ve known them for a long time. Donte was a good person and will be greatly missed. Fly high angel, tell your dad hi for me.



  15. Mike kitson Jr on February 14, 2017 at 1:45 am

    I love you bro. We will miss you. Until we meet again brother just know were thinking about you. Make sure you save a spot for me up there. ?? R.I.P Dante Bonzano



  16. Lori Maurer Moore on September 29, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    We became family a very long time ago and I remember being with you all during my whole child and teen hood. You Bonzanos were my favorite craziest cousins and I loved seeing all of you every chance we got including when all our kids started being born and Barb would bring me to visit. I am sorry for all the memories we never made. I’m glad you picked a great woman to help keep your memory alive through your love and the faces of your beautiful children. RIH handsome
    Love you always ❤️



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