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Joseph Boni, 85

August 06, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Joseph Cesare Boni, 85, of Williamstown, Mass., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by his family.



He was born in North Adams, Mass., on March 21, 1935, to the late Cesare and Emma (Petri) Boni. Joe graduated from Drury High School and was a veteran of the United States Army.



Beloved husband, father and grandfather, he was happiest when surrounded by family. He was a man of great strength and integrity who dedicated his life to their well-being. He was also an avid gardener and could be found more often than not in his yard tending to his flower and vegetable gardens.



He was employed for many years as a mechanical engineer at Sprague Electric Company in North Adams, Mass., and later at the Abacus Automation Co. in Bennington, Vt.



He is survived and greatly missed by his devoted wife of 64 years, Beverly Jean (Davis) Boni; his children, Joseph Boni and his wife Shiela, Jeffrey Boni and his wife Susan, and Theresa Boni; as well as his grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Samantha and her fiancé Luke Thompson, Zachary, Jane and Joey Boni. He is also survived by his brother Rudolph Boni.



He was predeceased by two sisters, Rose Boni and Marion Owen; and two brothers Cesare and Richard Boni.



Funeral notice: Calling hours for Joseph C. Boni will take place Thursday, August 13, 2020, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home. WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, Mass. Private funeral services will take place Saturday, August 15, 2020, with burial to follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown, Mass.



Memorial donations are suggested for the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.




Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
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Dear Bev and family, Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Wonderful childhood memories...you you all find peace knowing he was a wonderful person. Deepest Sympathy to your family.
from: Penny Marchegiani Breaulton: 08-21-2020

Having been away from the Berkshires for a very long time, I occasionally get a flashback to my days there. Sharing high school with Joe was one of those great memories. He and Rose were great friends and provide great memoires.
from: chip farleyon: 08-12-2020

To Jeff and the entire Boni family. I am very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to all of you.
-Bonnie Haig
from: Bonnie Haigon: 08-11-2020

Beverly and family. I am saddened to here of the passing of Joe. He was my grandmother nephew I remember him seeing my father Frank just be fore his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family
from: Nanette schmidton: 08-10-2020

Joe and family
So sorry for your loss
from: Rick, Kim, Allison & Chris Shandon: 08-10-2020

Oh, we're so sorry to read this. Joe was such a good neighbor during the 47 years we lived on Lindley Terrace. When we moved to Maine, I especially missed our chats near your house as Joe busily cleaned up the yard...what a wonderful gentleman he was. We send our sincerest condolences to you all and please know that we are thinking of you during this time. Joe's enduring smile will grace the next world in his journey. RIP Joe...you are a good man.
from: Skeets and Bobbe Richardson: 08-10-2020

Dear Bev and the Boni family, We are very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We were happy to be your neighbors for so many years. Please take care.
from: Grace Aspinall and Tom Zarekon: 08-10-2020

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