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James Rocco Bono
James Rocco Bono, 77, of Butler passed away March 3 at the Halifax
Health-Hospice in Orange City, Fla.
Born February 26, 1939, in Armstrong County, he was the son of the late Rocco
and Twila Mae (Perchelli) Bono.
He was a 1957 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington,
Pa.
He was the president of the UFCW Union Local 23 in Pittsburgh, retiring from the
position 18 years ago.
He also served in the Butler National Guard Reserves for 22 years, retiring with
the rank of major.
Jim enjoyed golfing, cards and fishing. He was a member of the St. Fidelis
Church in Meridian.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley (Swigart) Bono; four children,
Randy Bono of Butler, Robin (Joe) Schrecengost of Rural Valley, Brian (Carrie)
Bono of Penn Run and Jamie Graff of Kittanning; and seven grandchildren who
brought him much joy. He is also survived by two brothers, Herman (Peg) Bono of
Mars and Edward (Diane) Bono of Indiana.
A funeral liturgy for James R. Bono, who died Thursday, March 3, 2016, will be
at 11 a.m. April 6 at St. Fidelis of Meridian with the Rev. James Murphy as
celebrant. Lunch will take place after the ceremony.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Halifax Health-Hospice, 1625 Veterans
Memorial Parkway, Orange City, FL 32763.
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