Neal J. DeBonaventura
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Neal J. DeBonaventura, 76, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the devoted husband of Alice E. Baehr DeBonaventura, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late John DeBonaventura and Amelia Shavack DeBonaventura.
Neal was a proud 1966 graduate of Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware. Over the years, he worked at several body shops, dedicating much of his professional life to his craft. He eventually retired from Joseph Olseski Auto Body in Cochranville, where he served as an auto body technician.
Above all, Neal was a family man. He cherished his loved ones deeply, and no one held his family in higher regard. He is survived by his wife, Alice; two daughters, Gina Lewis of Quarryville, PA, and Victoria Eldredge of Kirkwood, PA; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law; and two siblings.
Neal had a passion for farm life, often saying there was no place he’d rather be. His love for his family, the farm, and his work will be remembered by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Christiana Fire Company Banquet Hall, 214 S. Bridge Street, Christiana, PA 17509, on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 1pm to 5pm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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So sorry to hear of your loss ... He was a great person and we were glad we had the pleasure of knowing him ...prayers to all
Love. Doug and Donna
Golden Gent
Extending most sincere sympathy to all y'all with the passing of Uncle Neal. He had a wonderful way of making each and every person he knew feel special with his warm and welcoming demeanor. When speaking with Neal it was like you were the only person in the room. He gave you his undivided attention and the conversation truly mattered to him! I recall the first time I met him at DeBonaventrua event. My Best Friend Michelle brought me along introducing me to the family and Neal said " any friend of Michelle's is a friend of mine. And over 30 years later, Neal had the remarkable way of making me feel like I was part of the family. He was a man with a Golden Heart who made it apparent that what matters most is people and relationships. I am blessed to have know him and he has made a lasting and positive impact in my life. May all the fond memories and special times together bring the family some semblance of peace. Neal will be greatly missed but always with us.
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Vicky, so sorry for your loss.
My uncle Neal
Rest in peace uncle Neal you will be dearly missed, I for sure will miss your jokes that you used to tell me when we worked at John’s I’d asked you if u had any jokes today and you said “ I had an apple on a train “ I’d laugh 😂 cause you were funny ! But I will miss you an I love you Uncle Neal . Will miss your sense of humor 😔