Bonny Joy Brooks, 65, of Staten Island, New York, passed away on May 21, 2021. Born on December 26, 1955, she was the eighth of the eleven children born to William and Flora Brooks.
A lifelong resident of Staten Island, Bonny attended Susan E. Wagner High School and graduated as a certified nursing assistant in 2005 from the Sea View Institute, Staten Island, NY. Recently retired, Bonny spent fourteen years tenderly nursing the residents at Eger Nursing Home. She is described by the families she cared for as being kind, loving, patient and full of laughter.
Bonny enjoyed cooking, shopping, playing bingo, trips to Atlantic City and spending quality time with her family. Bonny’s favorite places to vacation were in Tuscany Las Vegas and Siesta Keys, Florida. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, always known for her unwavering generosity and infectious smile. She took great pride in supporting her family and could always been found attending charitable events or front row at her son’s cover band gigs. Bonny was always her family’s number one fan and there was never a moment she couldn’t be counted on by those she loved.
Bonny is survived by her three sons, Luis, Jason (Melanie) and Miguel Rodriguez, her two grandchildren, Julia and Lucas Rodriguez, her nine siblings, Carol (Chris) DeAngelis, Rosemary (Norbet) Schmidt, Nancy Opalecky, Lorraine Kinne, Jeri (Joel) Seidman, Susan (Peter) Gulisano, Julie (Nicky) Pugliese, Trudy (Andy) Boyd and William (Mary) Brooks, and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Bonny is predeceased by her eldest sister, Flora (Thor) Benson.
A funeral service is scheduled for May 26, 2021 at Cherubini Funeral Home located at 1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302, www.cherubinifunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the NF Foundation, NY or to the NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center in Bonny’s memory.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
May 26, 2021
2:00pm - 4:00pm
May 26, 20217:00pm - 9:00pm
Service
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
May 26, 20213:00pm
Private Cremation
Rosehill Crematory
Linden, NJ
May 27, 2021
Carol Lewers says
So very sorry.. love and prayers to your family
Norbert Schmidt says
Sorry about her death. I will always remember Bonny as a very cherful and honest sister in law and a mother of 3 great boys. My thoughts are with you. God bless you. NORBERT.
Nick Pugliese says
“Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!” Poem given to Julie and I when we lost Jacqueline. Love you all!
Janet McAlarney Baratta says
So sorry to learn of Bonny’s passing . Rest In Peace. My condolences to the family. Janet McAlarney Baratta
Debbie passaretti says
So sorry to the family for your great loss. Bonny was one of a kind. I will always remember her smile and how compassionate she was with her patients, especially my mom. We felt safe leaving mom in Bonny’s care. You will be greatly missed. RIP my friend until we meet again
Blanca I Rodriquez says
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, praying for you all that God gives you all the peace and tranquility that you all will need. R.I.P Bonnie may the lord have you in his loving arms. Remember that I am here for you all and that I love you all. Love Titi
Lorrayne Pucciarelli says
To the Family of Bonny Brooks.
My Deepest Condolences are sent to Bonny’s Family.
When we met , I felt as if I had known her for years. We would call each other and chat and she always had such a caring way for others. She Loved her children very much. I will miss you Bonny. You are with God and All The Angels. Rest In Peace my Friend.
Lorrayne Pucciarelli Jewett Avenue Neighbor and Friend
Lorrayne Pucciarelli says
My deepest and sorrowful condolences to The Family of Bonny Brooks.
She was a caring and loving woman . I will always remember her smile . We met at our apartment complex and became friends. We would chat on the phone and check on one another. I will miss you Bonny. You are in Heaven with God and All The Angels. Rest In Peace my friend.
Lorrayne Pucciarelli
Ben Guerin says
So sorry to hear this news. I hope the celebration of life helps heals this pain.
Anthony & Nora Sears says
Our deepest condolences to your family. We will remember Bonny with great respect and admiration. She will be missed. May she rest peacefully with the Lord… 🙏🏻❤️🎶…..Love, The Sears Family
Darlene Christiano says
My deepest condolences to the family of bonny . it’s nice you have the greatest memories of her cause she was the best. Always keep her in all your conversations and she will always be there listening and laughing like she always did. Bonny you will be missed dearly but always loved
Rest in piece my friend💖🙏
Dawn Sansevero says
We are heartbroken for all of her family. Bonny was an amazing person. She cared for so many. Her smile was infectious. She loved her family…she loved life..
Some of my best memories of Bonny were when she would come watch our band play. She would dance and sing all night.
This is a big loss for so many. We were blessed to have known her and grateful she is no longer suffering. Rest In Peace Bonny ❤️
With all our love and admiration
Dawn and Daniele
Fabio & Nubia Rivera says
“Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.”