Frank Buono, Jr., 83, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on June 8 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Antonia Terrace Buono. Frank was born in New Haven on Oct. 14, 1935, the son of the late Frank Buono, Sr., and Rose Crispi Buono.
He served his country faithfully in the US Navy and later in the US Army during the Korean War. Frank was an electrical engineer prior to joining the John E. Boeing Company for many years until his retirement. He was also an instructor at Eli Whitney Technical School. Frank was a member of the American Legion Murray/Reynolds Post #76 of North Haven. He enjoyed skiing in Vermont until he retired and then spending winters in Florida, camping, woodworking, crafting stained glass, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his wife and family whom he loved unconditionally.
He was the father of Frank Buono (LuAnn), Mark J. Buono (Denise), Anthony “Terry” Buono (Barbara, fiancée) and Gina Mauri (Rich). He was the grandfather of Michael Anthony Buono (Christina), Mathew Buono, Mark Anthony Buono (Renee), Teale Marie Buono, Richie Mauri, and Marissa Mauri. He was the great-grandfather of Michael Anthony Buono, Jr., and Olivia Marie Buono. He was predeceased by a sister, Josephine Maisano, and a brother, William “Billy” Buono.
His family would like to extend a special “thank you” for the excellent care provided by all the nurses and staff at the VA Hospital and Masonicare Health Center.
The visiting hours will be June 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on June 14. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Rd., North Haven, at 11:30 a.m. Military honors will be rendered in front of the church immediately following the Mass. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VA Administration, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516, or Masonic Home Health & Hospice, 104 S. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.
