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Retired Middlebury police chief and beloved husband and father
Mr. Patrick James “Ricky” Bona, 64, of Middlebury passed away unexpectedly Saturday Oct. 8, 2016, at his residence. He was the husband of Belva (Ventura) Bona.
Ricky was born in Middlebury on Jan. 31, 1952, a son of the late Robert J. and Patricia E. (O’Connor) Bona.
He graduated from Southbury High School and Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He worked with his father at the family’s business, “Bob’s Mobil,” and eventually became the owner for many years. He retired as chief of police in the town of Middlebury, where he worked for over 25 years. He gave his life to public service.
He was an avid sports fan and loved working with kids. He coached basketball with the Middlebury Park and Recreation. He was a loyal fan of Villanova Athletics and the New York Yankees.
Besides his wife, Belva, of 36 years, he leaves his beloved daughter, Shannon Bona of Philadelphia, Penn.; a brother, Oreste P. “Rusty” Bona and his wife, Mary Jo, of Middlebury; a sister, Cynthia A. Bona of Middlebury; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Bona of Middlebury; and several nieces and nephews, including Rusty and Robert Bona and their families of Middlebury. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert O. Bona Sr.
All services are private and there are no calling hours. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Ricky’s memory to Middlebury Police Benevolent Association Inc., 200 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
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