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Joseph A. Buonopane

05/16/1941 - 03/16/2015

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Obituary For Joseph A. Buonopane

Joseph A. Buonopane, 73, of Rockland, passed away March 16, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Joseph was the son of Filomena & Nicholas Buonopane of Boston where he lived until moving to Rockland in 1971. He graduated from East Boston High School in 1959. Joseph spent 2 years active duty and 2 years active reserve in the US Navy. Joe worked in Boston all of his adult life mainly doing building maintenance. He had a strong work ethic and always had 2 or 3 side jobs. One of his very first jobs was working for a surveying company that did work on the construction of the Sumner and Callahan tunnels. Joe retired from The Bank of Boston after 20 years in For those that knew Joseph, the first thing they would mention is his impressive skills in hoarding. A walk through his garage would easy put any hardware store to shame. His collection never stopped growing but to the amazement of everyone, he always knew exactly where everything was. Joseph was a member of the Sons of Italy for many years and was a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 113 for a number of years. Joe was the proud father of two Eagle Scouts. He is survived by his sons Joseph Buonopane Jr. and wife Benita of Maysville, NC; Mark Buonopane and wife Jessica of W Barnstable, MA; and his daughter Cristine Waters and her husband Bill of Braggs, OK. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Vanessa Buonopane Villasenor, Clarissa Buonopane, Matthew Buonopane, and Myles Buonopane. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Helene Buonopane, many nieces and nephews, special friends and his former wife Sue Buonopane. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Anthony, John, Vincent and by his sister Pasqualina (Lena) Symonds. Visiting hours will take place on Thursday 19 March 2015 from 5pm to 8pm at Magouns/Biggins Funeral Home in Rockland, MA. The funeral will take place Friday morning with a Mass at Holy Family Church, Rockland, MA. At 9am. A graveside service with military honors will be for immediate family at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, MA.

Services

TBD

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery Malden, MA Get Directions »
19 Mar

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
20 Mar

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Ralph Menchi

    Can't believe it's been a year pal. I can't count on my hands how many times I wish you were here. Good FREND like you are hard to find. I'm glad I took time out of my life to be with you. Your always on my pal. You are missed a DD so much. Your name comes up all the time. Rest in peace my buddy.

  • 05/25/2021

    Lynnette Carignan

    So sorry I am just finging out you left us. I wish I was there to say "good bye for now". I know one day our paths will cross again & I will smile & say "hello" as you cerinaid me as I walk though the door. You were such a sweet man, thank you for opening your beautiful heart to not only me, but my family as well. I will never forget the day you let the kids sit on one of many John Deer mowers. Thank you for the wood and the memories I will cherish forever. You are at peace now, & I know your pain is gone. All my love Lynnette ( AKA Peaches & Cream ) ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • 05/25/2021

    boucher 's

    To the Buonopane Family My thoughts are with you, old friends from boy scouts our sympathy, the Boucher's

  • 05/25/2021

    Larry Ryan

    Joe was good people. He loved his local politics and we discussed the State of Rockland many times. A man with a big heart and full of caring.

  • 05/25/2021

    Monponsett Gang

    Dear Joe, We thank you for your faithful and loving friendship since childhood. We will cherish always the wonderful memories from our younger days together in Monponsett. And, most importantly, we cherish the recent years that we were so blessed to have shared with you at our "Monponsett Gang" reunions. May Peace be with you now and always. ~ The Monponsett Gang May Peace be with you now and always.

  • 05/25/2021

    Clarissa Buonopane

    I'll always love you and Ill miss you like crazy. I will always cherish the moments we've had together in my 14 and a half years.

  • 05/25/2021

    Cris Waters

    Papa and his grandson Matthew (August 2013)

  • 05/25/2021

    Cindy Burrell- Tash

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.. Xoxo

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa Cangeme

    Condolences to the Buonopane family. May Mr. Buonopane rest in sweet peace. Lisa Cangeme and family , a long time friend and neighbor

  • 05/25/2021

    CATHERINE MUSCATO

    We are so sorry for your loss. We the members of Venezia Lodge have missed Joe's dedication and loyalty to the Order of Sons of Italy in America since he left in 2013. He will be mentioned at our next Lodge meeting. Again our v condolences to the family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Bill & Judy Hocking

    Will miss the mornings at DD and also delivering meals on wheels to you. Rest in peace my friend.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ralph Menchi

    Going to miss you terribly Pal. A lot of good memories. A good friend who was always there when I needed a friend. Which in this world today is hard thing to find. Till we meet again buddy. Love You.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathie Esposito-Decker

    Joe, Christine and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

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