F. Thomas “Tim” Bonick

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the loss of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and friend, F. Thomas “Tim” Bonick.
In loving memory of his life, we are saddened by his passing on October 2nd, 2023. Tim passed peacefully at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his Father, Frank Bonick, Mother, Mary Bonick, and his siblings, Jean Herman and Elizabeth Gavern. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Sandra Bonick; Daughter, Debra Bonick; Grandchildren, Nicole Mancuso and Husband Michael Mancuso, Ryan Rusnak and Wife Daniella Rusnak, Meghan Rusnak and boyfriend Matthew Eli. Tim is also survived by his newly-born Great-Grandson, Benjamin Rusnak.
After receiving his BA from the University of Scranton in Biology, Tim continued to complete his Master’s degree in Higher Education. He spent the majority of his career with the Vestal School district, where he retired as the Assistant Assistant Superintendent of Schools.
All admired Tim as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a pillar of the community and parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Tim was a mentor in the academic world. He also mentored those in his personal life to help further their careers. His family was the core of his happiness.
Our family expresses sincere gratitude for the loving care provided to Tim by the nursing staff at Vestal Park. Their constant presence was a source of comfort to us all. We are eternally grateful to his niece, Kristin Wellard, for her kindness and support during Tim’s final moments.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday, 10:30 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 801 Main Street, Vestal. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, Thursday from 4 to 6 pm,