Emil Joseph "Ej" Bonavita III's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Emil Joseph "Ej" Bonavita III

October 20, 2025

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Emil Joseph "Ej" Bonavita III's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC.

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Emil Joseph "Ej" Bonavita III

October 20, 2025

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Emil Joseph Bonavita III Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Emil Joseph Bonavita III of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Emil Jr. The; and his friends, EJ, Blair, Phil, Alex, Chris, Pat, Jay, Rox and Julie.

He is survived by: his sons, Michael and Christopher (Luisa); his mother Marie; and his brothers, James and Michael (Stefanie). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (4900 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Saint Paul Cathedral (108 N Dithridge St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213).

If desired, memorial donations may be made online in EJ's memory to the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund at the University of Michigan.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC.



Thu

Oct 23

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.
4900 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Thu

Oct 23

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.
4900 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Fri

Oct 24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

Saint Paul Cathedral
108 N Dithridge St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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