Tiziano "Tab" Bonardi

Tiziano “Tab” A. Bonardi, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on December 16, 2019 at Bickford of Battle Creek.  He was born on October 6, 1933 in Avoca, Michigan, the son of Andrew and Margaret (Richards) Bonardi.  Tab graduated from Yale High School in 1951.  He proudly served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army.  He previously was employed by Mueller Brass in Port Huron, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 333, and at the Kellogg Company headquarters in maintenance where he retired from in 1995. Tab was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 333, and formerly a member with the Moose Lodge in Battle Creek.  He enjoyed watching and reading westerns, horses, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.  Tab enjoyed resting and getting in a good nap or two.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Wanda Bonardi on November 2, 2019, and a brother; Jack Bonardi.  Surviving are a son; Tim Bonardi, grandchildren; Jordana (Chris) Conger of Lebanon, OH., Olivia and Jacqueline Bonardi of Buchannan, MI., Tiziano Bonardi of Ceresco, MI., Mario Bonardi of Niles, MI., Camden Bonardi of Jamestown, OH., daughter in law; Teresa Bonardi of Springboro, OH., and five great grandchildren.  Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Memorial contributions may be made to Pheasants Forever, PATH International or Cowboy Up!.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.henryfuneralhome.org