George Lee Bonta

George Lee Bonta was a loving husband to Mary for 66 years. He was Dad to Nancy, Richard, and Catherine; grandfather to Joshua, Christian, Tiana, and James; Father-in-law to Donna Robert, and David. George, nicknamed “Andy,” (don’t ask, we don’t know), served two years in the US armed forces during the Korean conflict. He was a retired lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, something we are all very proud of, but that he seldom spoke of. He was born in Washington DC, raised in Toledo Ohio, raised his family in Brentwood, and was living in Smithtown most recently. George/Andy loved, and was an expert, in old Hollywood movies (Random Harvest, anyone?). He loved the game of golf, playing it for many years, and then later watching it. Andy also enjoyed playing cards, poker in particular, as well as a good game of chess. He loved animals and helped rescue a few dogs and cats in his time. Everyone who knew him knew he had a cutting sense of humor and was certainly a force to be reckoned with. He will be greatly missed, and always loved, by his family and friends.