Jennifer (Treat) Bonamico

Jennifer Treat Bonamico, 58, beloved wife of Carmelo "Carl" Bonamico, began her new life on April 10, 2024.  She was born in New Haven, CT on September 30, 1965 to Robert and Jeanette (Testori) Treat of Middlefield.

Jennifer grew up in Middlefield, attended Regional 13 schools and graduated from Mercy High School, Class of 1983.  She attended the University of Rhode Island and received a Bachelor of Science Degree and certification as a Dental Hygienist. She had a 38-year career as a dedicated Hygienist and also a Certified Personal Trainer.  Jennifer loved traveling and she and Carmelo made numerous trips (56) in the United States, Europe and the Caribbean during their 32-year marriage.  Jenn also enjoyed her flowers, music and photography and compiled an electronic library of over 14,000 pictures of her life with Carmelo, family and friends.

In addition to her husband, Jennifer is survived by her parents Bob & Jeanette, her brothers Matthew A. Treat (Holly) and Michael E. Treat (Alexis) as well as her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Antoinetta and Natale Bonamico. Jennifer is also survived by her brothers-in-law and her sisters-in-law, Nicholas and Patricia Giardina and Stuart and Maria Woods.  She will be cherished in the memories of her nieces and nephews: Andrew, AJ, Nicholas and Caroline Treat, Daniel and Sam Giardina and Melissa Morello. Jennifer was predeceased by her sister Kelly Anne Treat.

During her illness and home hospice, Jennifer was supported by many friends and relatives.  The family wishes to thank them all for their prayers and kindness. Special thanks to her close friends, Renee, Liz, Brenda, Adam, Allison, Johnny, Kurt, Janelle and Diane.  Their visits to Yale New Haven Hospital, Gaylord, the Masonic Home and Home Hospice were an inspiration to Jennifer and all our family.

 Her husband Carmelo provided loving daily care for the term of her Home Hospice.  Jennifer's family would also like to thank the doctors and staff at Smilow Yale New Haven Hospital, Gaylord Hospital, Masonic Home and Home Hospice for the kind and compassionate care provided over the past 14 months.  A special thanks to Tom and his staff during the home hospice care.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Middlefield Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2024 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm St, Wallingford.  To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares.com.

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