Local Man who Founded Pair of Businesses, Earned Hall of Fame Status, Peter John Bonasso, Passes

Peter John Bonasso, 96, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family.  He was the son of Franklin Samuel Bonasso and Josephine Audia Bonasso. He was born in Wyatt, WV on August 5, 1928.

Peter Bonasso, is survived by his brother William Bonasso and 6 children, 21 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and cousins. 

Son Franklin and Cynthia Bonasso; grandchildren Dominica and Aaron Yoho, Peter and Aileen Bonasso, Jessica and Shawn Brown and Anna and Mike Triviso. Great-grandchildren; Abriana and Lilie Yoho, Emilia and Julian Bonasso, Eleanor, Stella and Madeline Brown, Carmen and Viviana Cantoni and Leonardo Triviso.

Daughter Donna Bonasso Wilfong and husband Kevin; grandchildren Andrew and KellyAnne Wilfong, Stephanie and Stephen Walker, and Michelle and Charles Kleven. Great-grandchildren; Sophia, Max and Olivia Wilfong, Eve and James Walker and Peppe Kleven.

Son Peter “John” Bonasso and Rosemary Bonasso; grandchildren Francesca and Brian Mullen, Mary “Angela” Bonasso, Lucy and Bill Caruso, and Peter John “Johnny” and Lauren Bonasso. Great-grandchildren; Matthew and Téa Rose Mullen, Jonathan, Frank, and RoseEllen Ferguson, Ruby Rose, Rocco and Giovanna Rose Caruso and Josiah Bonasso. 

Son Samuel and Terri Bonasso; grandchildren Daniel and Theresa Bonasso, Samuel and Susan Bonasso, Sarah and Scott Stuart, and Tressa and Jarrod Bosley. Great-grandchildren; Jonah and Nora Bonasso, Emerson and Haydn Bonasso, and Ophelia, Juliette, and Baby Boy Stuart.

Son Michael and Mia Bonasso; grandchildren Michael and Mia Virgili Bonasso and Marissa and Beau Robinson. Great-grandchild; Rowen Robinson.

Pete was all about family, it meant a lot to him to pass on his legacy to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He shared his wisdom, usually in Italian and his strong faith to his family by exhibiting the fullness of Galatians 5:22-23. “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” 

His children and grandchildren would agree that his legacy included enjoying Sunday spaghetti dinners, holidays, birthday celebrations and summers swimming at the family pool. Pete was known to be up rolling meatballs at 5:00am and making his famous friti in preparation for family gatherings. He always said it was a  “Labor of love”.  He had such a passion for cooking which reflected his love for his family and his Italian heritage. Pete always had an open door for family and friends and plenty of biscotti, friti, peppers, pizzas and meatballs and vino to share. He also loved canning season, and giving half of it away. Along with his love of family, Pete was also known for taking pictures to capture every memory of life. 

Pete was a salesman his entire adult life.  In 1968 he was the cofounder of Greenbrier Mobile Homes and in 1986 he became the President and cofounder of Middletown Home Sales.  He was recently elected and celebrated into the West Virginia Housing Institute Hall of Fame.

In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his wife Jane Isgan Bonasso and infant brother Pietro Bonasso, Brothers Russel Bonasso, Jack Bonasso, Doctor Samuel Bonasso, and Sister Lucille Bonasso D’Anunnzio. 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street. Visitation was Wednesday July 2, 2025 from 11 am-7 pm. A celebration of life Mass will be held in his honor on Thursday July 3, 2025 at 10:00am at Immaculate Conception Church.

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