Joseph S. "Joe" Bonansinga, 92, St. Vincent's Home, and formerly of of 2828 Lincoln Hill Ct. NW, Quincy, died Friday, April 4, 2003 at 11:15 am in Blessing Hospital.
He was born July 20, 1910 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Salvadore "Sully" and Nettie Malambri Bonansinga. On February 26, 1938 he married Eida Blaisdell in Palmyra, Missouri. She preceded him death on March 5, 1966. On April 27, 1968, he married Patricia Blackburn in Rockford, Illinois. She survives.
He was educated in the High School Department of Quincy College, Quincy College, Gem City Business College and completed a special Management Seminar at Harvard University Business School. He was in the U.S. Army July 1943 - October 1945 as a Corporal Field, Artillery and Company Clerk Headquarters Detachment Ft. McPherson, GA., 4th Service Command.
Mr. Bonansinga was associated in wholesale food jobber business with his father following 1931 graduation from Quincy College. He also played on the Washington Theatre stage, Saxophone and Clarinet with 'Ned Picerno and Orchestra' from 1927-28 and had 'Joe Bonansinga and his Orchestra' from 1933-38. He played Quincy and the Tri-State area of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.
October 1, 1947, he began as Commercial Manager for Radio Station WGEM. He became General Manager and Vice President February 1949. WGEM-TV was added September 1953. He retired July 20, 1975.
Mr. Bonansinga is a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He is an avid musician, circus buff and interested in sports with baseball being his favorite. He was a member of the National Association of Broadcasters and Quincy Civic Music Association.
Memberships and Awards
First Alumnus of the Year award at Quincy College; Present member of the Board of Trustees for Quincy University;
Former member of the Toastmasters and a former trophy winner; Received the Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Boss Award 2 times; Received the Solano Medal of Honor Award at Quincy College; He was Co-Chairman for the fund raising campaign for building Wavering Aquatic Center.
Former member of the Building Committee of St. Mary Hospital and Past Pres. of St. Mary Hospital Board;
former Commissioner of the Quincy Housing Authority; Former President of the Citizens Advisory Committee; He received the Life Membership award by the Illinois Broadcasters Association; He was a winner of the Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award.
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Survivors in addition to his wife are 2 nephews, Sully Bonansinga and his wife Diane, Huntley, IL, William Bonansinga and his wife Mary, Cincinnati, OH, 1 niece, Natalie Jane Stickler and husband Kent, Clearwater, FL, a sister-in-law Lucille Bonansinga, Quincy and great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents and a brother William "Bill".
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 10:00 am in the Quincy University Chapel, Rev. Mario DiCicco, O.F.M. officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 2-8 pm at the Quincy University Chapel, with a Wake Service at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois. Memorials may be given to the Joe Bonansinga Scholarship Fund at Quincy University, WQUB Radio, the Quincy Salvation Army Hometown Endowment Fund or St. Boniface Catholic Church. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
He was born July 20, 1910 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Salvadore "Sully" and Nettie Malambri Bonansinga. On February 26, 1938 he married Eida Blaisdell in Palmyra, Missouri. She preceded him death on March 5, 1966. On April 27, 1968, he married Patricia Blackburn in Rockford, Illinois. She survives.
He was educated in the High School Department of Quincy College, Quincy College, Gem City Business College and completed a special Management Seminar at Harvard University Business School. He was in the U.S. Army July 1943 - October 1945 as a Corporal Field, Artillery and Company Clerk Headquarters Detachment Ft. McPherson, GA., 4th Service Command.
Mr. Bonansinga was associated in wholesale food jobber business with his father following 1931 graduation from Quincy College. He also played on the Washington Theatre stage, Saxophone and Clarinet with 'Ned Picerno and Orchestra' from 1927-28 and had 'Joe Bonansinga and his Orchestra' from 1933-38. He played Quincy and the Tri-State area of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.
October 1, 1947, he began as Commercial Manager for Radio Station WGEM. He became General Manager and Vice President February 1949. WGEM-TV was added September 1953. He retired July 20, 1975.
Mr. Bonansinga is a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He is an avid musician, circus buff and interested in sports with baseball being his favorite. He was a member of the National Association of Broadcasters and Quincy Civic Music Association.
Memberships and Awards
First Alumnus of the Year award at Quincy College; Present member of the Board of Trustees for Quincy University;
Former member of the Toastmasters and a former trophy winner; Received the Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Boss Award 2 times; Received the Solano Medal of Honor Award at Quincy College; He was Co-Chairman for the fund raising campaign for building Wavering Aquatic Center.
Former member of the Building Committee of St. Mary Hospital and Past Pres. of St. Mary Hospital Board;
former Commissioner of the Quincy Housing Authority; Former President of the Citizens Advisory Committee; He received the Life Membership award by the Illinois Broadcasters Association; He was a winner of the Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award.
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Survivors in addition to his wife are 2 nephews, Sully Bonansinga and his wife Diane, Huntley, IL, William Bonansinga and his wife Mary, Cincinnati, OH, 1 niece, Natalie Jane Stickler and husband Kent, Clearwater, FL, a sister-in-law Lucille Bonansinga, Quincy and great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents and a brother William "Bill".
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 10:00 am in the Quincy University Chapel, Rev. Mario DiCicco, O.F.M. officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 2-8 pm at the Quincy University Chapel, with a Wake Service at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois. Memorials may be given to the Joe Bonansinga Scholarship Fund at Quincy University, WQUB Radio, the Quincy Salvation Army Hometown Endowment Fund or St. Boniface Catholic Church. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Joseph S. "Joe" Bonansinga, 92, St. Vincent's Home, and formerly of of 2828 Lincoln Hill Ct. NW, Quincy, died Friday, April 4, 2003 at 11:15 am in Blessing Hospital.
He was born July 20, 1910 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Salvadore "Sully" and Nettie Malambri Bonansinga. On February 26, 1938 he married Eida Blaisdell in Palmyra, Missouri. She preceded him death on March 5, 1966. On April 27, 1968, he married Patricia Blackburn in Rockford, Illinois. She survives.
He was educated in the High School Department of Quincy College, Quincy College, Gem City Business College and completed a special Management Seminar at Harvard University Business School. He was in the U.S. Army July 1943 - October 1945 as a Corporal Field, Artillery and Company Clerk Headquarters Detachment Ft. McPherson, GA., 4th Service Command.
Mr. Bonansinga was associated in wholesale food jobber business with his father following 1931 graduation from Quincy College. He also played on the Washington Theatre stage, Saxophone and Clarinet with 'Ned Picerno and Orchestra' from 1927-28 and had 'Joe Bonansinga and his Orchestra' from 1933-38. He played Quincy and the Tri-State area of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.
October 1, 1947, he began as Commercial Manager for Radio Station WGEM. He became General Manager and Vice President February 1949. WGEM-TV was added September 1953. He retired July 20, 1975.
Mr. Bonansinga is a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He is an avid musician, circus buff and interested in sports with baseball being his favorite. He was a member of the National Association of Broadcasters and Quincy Civic Music Association.
Memberships and Awards
First Alumnus of the Year award at Quincy College; Present member of the Board of Trustees for Quincy University;
Former member of the Toastmasters and a former trophy winner; Received the Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Boss Award 2 times; Received the Solano Medal of Honor Award at Quincy College; He was Co-Chairman for the fund raising campaign for building Wavering Aquatic Center.
Former member of the Building Committee of St. Mary Hospital and Past Pres. of St. Mary Hospital Board;
former Commissioner of the Quincy Housing Authority; Former President of the Citizens Advisory Committee; He received the Life Membership award by the Illinois Broadcasters Association; He was a winner of the Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award.
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Survivors in addition to his wife are 2 nephews, Sully Bonansinga and his wife Diane, Huntley, IL, William Bonansinga and his wife Mary, Cincinnati, OH, 1 niece, Natalie Jane Stickler and husband Kent, Clearwater, FL, a sister-in-law Lucille Bonansinga, Quincy and great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents and a brother William "Bill".
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 10:00 am in the Quincy University Chapel, Rev. Mario DiCicco, O.F.M. officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 2-8 pm at the Quincy University Chapel, with a Wake Service at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois. Memorials may be given to the Joe Bonansinga Scholarship Fund at Quincy University, WQUB Radio, the Quincy Salvation Army Hometown Endowment Fund or St. Boniface Catholic Church. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
He was born July 20, 1910 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Salvadore "Sully" and Nettie Malambri Bonansinga. On February 26, 1938 he married Eida Blaisdell in Palmyra, Missouri. She preceded him death on March 5, 1966. On April 27, 1968, he married Patricia Blackburn in Rockford, Illinois. She survives.
He was educated in the High School Department of Quincy College, Quincy College, Gem City Business College and completed a special Management Seminar at Harvard University Business School. He was in the U.S. Army July 1943 - October 1945 as a Corporal Field, Artillery and Company Clerk Headquarters Detachment Ft. McPherson, GA., 4th Service Command.
Mr. Bonansinga was associated in wholesale food jobber business with his father following 1931 graduation from Quincy College. He also played on the Washington Theatre stage, Saxophone and Clarinet with 'Ned Picerno and Orchestra' from 1927-28 and had 'Joe Bonansinga and his Orchestra' from 1933-38. He played Quincy and the Tri-State area of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.
October 1, 1947, he began as Commercial Manager for Radio Station WGEM. He became General Manager and Vice President February 1949. WGEM-TV was added September 1953. He retired July 20, 1975.
Mr. Bonansinga is a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He is an avid musician, circus buff and interested in sports with baseball being his favorite. He was a member of the National Association of Broadcasters and Quincy Civic Music Association.
Memberships and Awards
First Alumnus of the Year award at Quincy College; Present member of the Board of Trustees for Quincy University;
Former member of the Toastmasters and a former trophy winner; Received the Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Boss Award 2 times; Received the Solano Medal of Honor Award at Quincy College; He was Co-Chairman for the fund raising campaign for building Wavering Aquatic Center.
Former member of the Building Committee of St. Mary Hospital and Past Pres. of St. Mary Hospital Board;
former Commissioner of the Quincy Housing Authority; Former President of the Citizens Advisory Committee; He received the Life Membership award by the Illinois Broadcasters Association; He was a winner of the Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award.
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Survivors in addition to his wife are 2 nephews, Sully Bonansinga and his wife Diane, Huntley, IL, William Bonansinga and his wife Mary, Cincinnati, OH, 1 niece, Natalie Jane Stickler and husband Kent, Clearwater, FL, a sister-in-law Lucille Bonansinga, Quincy and great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents and a brother William "Bill".
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 10:00 am in the Quincy University Chapel, Rev. Mario DiCicco, O.F.M. officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 2-8 pm at the Quincy University Chapel, with a Wake Service at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois. Memorials may be given to the Joe Bonansinga Scholarship Fund at Quincy University, WQUB Radio, the Quincy Salvation Army Hometown Endowment Fund or St. Boniface Catholic Church. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
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