Gerardina Bonavita Obituary
The passing of Gerardina Bonavita of Stoneham, Massachusetts occurred on September 4, 2026. Gerardina, born on October 14, 1932, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerardina Bonavita to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vincenzo Ianuzzi and Concetta Ceres; her husband Filippo Bonavita; and her sister Filomena. She is survived by: her children, Joseph Nesta, Nancy Camarata, Giulio Bonavita (Kerry), Carmelina Buonopane (Jim), Connie Pescione (Chris) and Gina Cacciola (Anthony); her siblings, Antonella, Caterina, Gelsomina and Antonio Ianuzzi; and her grandchildren, Gina, Cristina, Joseph, Deanna, Gianna, Ellisia, Sabrina, Amelia, James, Sofia, Vince, Christopher, Joey, Matthew, Giavanna and Antonio.
A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph Church (770 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148). A burial was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Holy Cross Chapel. An entombment was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerardina's memory to Mystic Valley Aging Services, 300 Commercial Street, Ste.19, Malden, MA 02148 (mves.org) would be sincerely appreciated.
