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Leonard W. Bonelli Jr. Dies

Leonard W. Bonelli Jr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard W. Bonelli Jr., affectionately known as “Beegs,” announces his passing on Friday, July 26, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Olympia Bonelli, and father, Leonard “Bro B” Bonelli Sr. He died peacefully, surrounded by family. He’s survived by his wife, Kim Richards Bonelli. 10 Children: Lemian Bonelli, Leroi Bonelli, Leonard Bonelli III, Kimo Bonelli, Kwame Bonelli, Shanique Bonelli-Moore, Francisco Bonelli, Sherene Bonelli

Shemura Bonelli Nicholson, Shechel Bonelli and 28 grandchildren: Crystal Lockett, Kimo Bonelli, Jr., Kino Bonelli, Kina Bonelli, Khari Bonelli, Kyla Bonelli, K’Monique Bonelli, Kimonet‘ Bonelli, Keanu Bonelli, Kwanea Bonelli, Cekijah Bonelli, K’Nijah Bonelli, Kwanesha Bonelli, K’Mojah Bonelli, Jenea Bonelli, Laylah Bonelli, Zha’Kel Bonelli, Royalty Bonelli, Chase Bonelli, Sanaa Bonelli, K’Danjah Bonelli

Samarra Bonelli, Miracle Bonelli, Sydney Moore, Cayman Nicholson, Maximus Moore, Chance Bonelli, Capri Nicholson, five great-grandchildren: Kae’Lys Bonelli

Le’Kuai Henry, Giovonni Billips-Bonelli, Lhe’Nea Henry, Gianna Billips-Bonelli, and his siblings Lauren, Laurance and LaVerne Bonelli.

Join us as we celebrate his life.

1st Viewing: August 8, 2024, at Omar Brown Sr. Fire Station, 5 pm-7 pm

2nd Viewing & Service: August 9, 2024, 8 am-9 am (Viewing) 9 am Service at All Saints Cathedral Church

Burial: Smith Bay Eastern Cemetery (immediately following service)

Funeral Arrangement by Turnbull’s Funeral and Crematory Services

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