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Edward Joseph Bonner, of Manorville, NY, passed away on October 23, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Bonner, devoted father of Edward Jr. (Maureen) and Keith (Jeffrey), and cherished grandfather of Eamon and Rebecca. He was the adored brother of Dennis (Claire) and Margaret (Frank).
A graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), Ed proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964 and went on to serve the City of New York as a respected Lieutenant of the FDNY. After his retirement from the FDNY, he became Fire Safety Director for the real-estate firm Fisher Brothers.
Ed was a passionate golfer, a lifelong Mets fan, and a lover of the outdoors. Above all, he was deeply loved by his family and many friends, and he will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to East End Hospice: https://eeh.org/ways-to-give/donate/
203 Main Street P.O. Box 603, Center Moriches, NY 11934


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