Rocco Joseph Boniey, 66, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at his home. He was born January 30, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Michael Joseph and Gilda Lucia Leone Boniey. Rocco was the owner and operator of Rocco Boniey Associates, Inc. and co-owner of Freedom Bail Bonds until he retired from both in 2010. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Follansbee, WV. Rocco was preceded in death by a grandson Derek Michael Gates. Surviving are his son Rocco L. (companion Teresa Francis Walker) Boniey of Steubenville, OH; daughter Jeanette (Earl) Gates of Steubenville, OH; sister Jeanette (Randy) Taylor of Hopedale, OH and three grandchildren Michael J. Boniey, Brittany Gates and Harley Gates all of Steubenville, OH. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (Formerly McClave Funeral Home), 611 N. Fourth St., Steubenville on Thursday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Friday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Pete Giannamore as celebrant. Vigil service Thursday 3:45 p.m. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Jefferson County Humane Society, PO Box 233, Steubenville, OH, 43952.
09/03/2024
VANNA
SO VERY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.
09/03/2024
Dodie Blanchard
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
09/03/2024
Howard & Nancy Ward
So sorry to hear of your loss.
09/03/2024
Bob & Diane Gotschall
We are so sorry for your Loss. Rock will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with You.
09/03/2024
Sue Hanlon ANGEL
TO THE BONIEY FAMILY : SO SORRY TO GET THE NEWS OF YOUR LOSS OF A VERY SWEET AND LOVING MAN. HE REALLY LOVED HIS FAMILY. WE HAD MANY LONG TALKS THE DAYS THAT I WORKED FOR HIM. WE LAUGHED AND WE CRIED SOME DAYS BUT HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG SMILE WHEN I WOULD SAY GOOD MORNING CHIEF!!!!!!!! HE WOULD SAY WHATS UP SUSIE Q HE REALLY AND TRULY TOUCHED MY HEART WHEN I SAW THAT BIG SMILE!!! THE ANGELS ARE HOLDING HIM IN THEIR ARMS AND HE WILL BE SMILING FOREVER!!!!!I AM GOING TO MISS YOU.. CHIEF!! ( ANGEL) SUSIEQ
09/03/2024
Dr. Peter and Ginny Urda
Ginny and I miss Rocco, he was the major plotter in my 50th surprise birthday party. He loved his family and flying. I'll never forget his "smuggling in candy to the old Jefferson County Jail" for his "customers". He always let you know where he stood, if he liked you, you knew and if he didn't---well that's for another day. God Bless You and Your Family Dr. Peter and Ginny Urda
09/03/2024
Lala Leone
Rocky, Poo Poo and Jeanette, I am truly sorry about the loss of your dad and brother. He was truly a good person, they threw away the mold when he was born. I remember when I was little and he would come over to visit. That always made my mom and expecially my dad really happy. It makes me sad that another family member is gone but it makes me happy that he's no longer suffering and he's in Heaven with the good Lord and Uncle Brummy and Uncle Elio and of couse his mon, Aunt Gilda. I love all of you and will pray for him and you. Peace, Lala
09/03/2024
Dave Higgins
My sympathies and condolences to the entire family and all the friends of Rocco. The community truly lost a great man. Sincerely, Dave Higgins
09/03/2024
martha harrah
Rocky and family ... Rock Sr. was a great person. Always cared about who he was having a conversation with Heaven truly gained an exceptional angel. He will be missed by all who knew and worked with him. Hugs to u!
09/03/2024
Darlene Jeanette Rayburn
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel upon hearing of Rocco's passing. I so enjoyed the short time I have known him and will think of him with fondness in the years to come. My Sympathy to your family. Sincerely, Darlene J Rayburn
09/03/2024
lisa (weatherhead) mcclain
Sorry for ur loss our prayers r with u and ur family
09/03/2024
philip p brown
i was very sorry to read about rocco. i will miss him personally i will miss all of our conversations that i had with him i made it a point to stop and see him when i was in town he was a perfect gentlemen at all times personally and doing business with him for at least 30ears i will miss him very much. please except our deepest sympathy phil and bobbie brown
09/03/2024
shannon clark-mccleary
Rocco Jr. im so sorry to hear of your fathers passing the both of you were great friends of my mothers. I'm sure she was ther to welcome him home now they can both visit without being in pain. I'm sure ther watching over us till we meet them again. shannon
09/03/2024
Toni Boni
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
09/03/2024
Maureen Lotz
Wishing you comfort in the beautiful memories of the one who meant so much to you. I knew Rocco from Kidney Dialysis. With Deepest Sympathy.
09/03/2024
Bob Steele
I have fond memories of Rocco from our early days in the Dairy Business, his beginning insurance career and his introduction to aviation. Now that he has "Gone West", (an aviation term )many of us former associates will miss him dearly. Thanks for the call to Florida Rocco Jr.,you and the family are in my thoughts. Bob Steele
09/03/2024
Holly Francis-Stewart
To the Boniey Family, especially Rocco and Micheal, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father/grandfather. I know how difficult it is to try and remain strong for your loved ones in times like these. Please remember to take time for yourself to grieve and to care for one another. Having family around seems to lighten the load a good bit. Please remember that if there is anything that your family needs to just let us know. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss. Much ��-Holly, Scot & Drew
09/03/2024
Mary (Boniey), Rick, Nicolas Casini and Virginia Boniey
Rocco and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great Uncle and I always enjoyed spending time with him. There are to many memories to get into here but we will catch up this evening. Our prayers are with all of you and I am here if you need anything. Love your family.
09/03/2024
Joe lamantia
Rocco & Family, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Rocco Sr.. I've known Rocco for many years and he has always treated me well. Rocco was a good man and he will be missed by all that had the honor to know him. Our prayers are with you and your family. joe lamantia
09/03/2024
John and Earlene Crkvenac
Rocco, Jeannette and family, We send our deepest regrets on the passing of your Dad, Grandfather, Brother and friend. Although we were unable to personally pay our respects today, we want you to know that you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. The days ahead will be a struggle, but let the memories and love of your family and friends carry you through. Please send our love to your Mom. Love, John and Earlene
09/03/2024
Larry Huntington
Dear Rocco and Jeanette, I offer my deepest sympathies. I have not seen your dad since we were all kids, but I do remember him. I remember him as a kind man and I know he will be missed by many. Bless you both. Your old friend, Larry Huntington
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