Aldo Mario Bonincontri

Aldo Mario Bonincontri, 93, was born Aug. 17, 1928 in Dundalk, Md., to parents Mike and Virginia (Lina) Bonincontri. He died on Dec. 8, 2021 in Chico, Calif. He moved to California in the early 1930's with his family, and settled in Gonzales, Calif. He attended Gonzales schools, graduating from Gonzales High School in 1947. After graduation, he worked for Bondetti Garage in Gonzales as a mechanic and later at Rapid Harvest in Salinas, Calif., as a parts manager. He also worked for the City of Gonzales Public Works Department before he retired.

He married Vivien Bergeron in 1961. Their first son, Michael, was born in 1962, and second son, Steven, came along in 1966. Aldo was a member of the Young Men's Club and very active in the Boy Scouts of America, earning the Silver Beaver award for his many years of service. He was widowed and then married Ethel Whalen in 1986. They moved to Chico in 2000 and were active in the Elks and Eagles Lodges.

Aldo is survived by sons, Michael Bonincontri of Bellevue, Wash., and Steven Bonincontri of Reno, Nev. He has two grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Diem of Woodinvile, Wash., and Dana Bonincontri of Philadelphia, Pa., and one great-grandson, Roman Diem of Woodinvile, Wash. He also is survived by his brother, Robert (Bobby) Bonincontri (Paula) of Gonzales. Aldo is also survived by his stepdaughter, Wendy Bossetti (Denis), step-grandson, Patrick Bossetti (Sheila) and their children Austin, Maddison and Phillip; and step-granddaughter, Camille Upton (West) and their children Emma and Jax.

His parents and two brothers, Eugene and Ronald Bonincontri, predeceased him.

Aldo was an avid reader, loved the outdoors and loved to fix things. He was a hard worker and always quick to lend a hand to others. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank Enloe Hospital and Hospice and Roseleaf Senior Care for the care they provided. Donations can be made to a favorite Charity or to the Boy Scouts of America c/o Silicon Valley/Monterey Bay Boy Scout Council 970 W. Julian San Jose, CA 95126.

Newton Bracewell Funeral Home is handling arrangements, and online condolences can be made at www.nbcfh.com.

Private interment services will be held at a later date.

Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · December 15, 2021