Ernesto A. Bonavita was born July 23, 1929, in Fuscaldo, Italy. He was beloved husband of Anna M. Bonavita (nee Santoro), dear brother of Rosa Stefanelli Avolio and the late Angelo and Francesco Bonavita and the late Filomena Santoro. He was also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friday, March 5, 2004. Age 74 years. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 9:30 AM, at St. William Church. Visitation Monday evening from 5 to 8 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City.