Ellen Marie Bonanno

March 31, 2020

Bonanno, Ellen Marie (nee Carlos) passed away March 31, 2020 at Christian Health Care Center in Wycoff, New Jersey. She was 89 years old. Born in Englewood, New Jersey on March 17, 1931 to Robert John and Ruth Carlos (nee Knudsen), Ellen graduated from St. Cecilia’s High School. She studied classical opera singing, was known for her beautiful soprano voice, and was often the soloist at weddings, funerals, and in her church choir. She was a flight attendant with American Airlines in the early 1950s, and subsequently was employed at Arabian American Oil Company in New York City until her marriage in 1956 to James Bonanno, Jr. She was a resident of Demarest New Jersey for more than 60 years. Ellen is survived by four children: Marie Therese (John) of Chester MD, Elizabeth (Robert) of Chester Springs PA, Jay (Suzana) of Park Ridge, NJ, David of Cave Creek AZ, three grandchildren: James (Anna) and Jonathan Bonanno and Lauren Pitts. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Robert John (2011). A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.