Albert Bonifas, Jr.

Albert Bonifas Jr., 79, of Landeck, passed away from cryptococcal meningitis, Sunday, March 20, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. His Family.... He was born March 23, 1936 in Van Wert County to Albert and Mary Catherine (Picker) Bonifas, who both preceded him in death. On October 19, 1963 he married Eileen I. (Warnecke) Bonifas. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eileen Bonifas of Landeck; five sons, Jeffrey Bonifas of Findlay, Randy (Nancy) Bonifas of Landeck, Mark (Carey) Bonifas of Sidney, Scott (Heidi) Bonifas of Decatur, IN and Kevin Bonifas of Beavercreek; three daughters, Brenda (Chris) Mercer of Delphos, Cheryl (Scott) Warnement of Landeck and Jennifer (Robert) Carpenter of Landeck; two brothers, Art (Alice) Bonifas of Delphos and John (Lori) Bonifas of Alpena, MI; a sister, Dorothy (Elmer) Hoffman of Delphos; a sister-in-law, Jane Bonifas of Delphos; 17 grandchildren, Lindsey (Adam) Bockey, Emily (Kiel) Diller, Hayley and Sydney Drerup, Noel and Lani Warnement, Abigail and Dominic Bonifas, Ian and Andrew Bonifas, Katie (Clint) Pankop, Emily Osheskie, Joe, Molly and Rachel Bonifas, Alyxis and Alivia Carpenter; and one great-grandchild, Zoey Diller. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Aloysius, Norbert, Jerome and Richard Bonifas, and two grandchildren, Nicole Drerup and Brady Warnement. His Legacy.... Albert retired from Suever Stone Quarry after 54 years of service and he was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where he was an active usher, volunteer and sauerkraut supper organizer and worker. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Forester Landeck Branch 76 and the Eagles Aerie 471. Albert loved spending time with his family and enjoyed woodworking and gardening. His Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Landeck. The Rev. Dennis Walsh will be officiating. Delphos Veterans Council will conduct military rites following the mass at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 21 and 2-8 Tuesday, March 22 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Catholic Forester Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Parish Wake Service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Church bell and roof fund or to the Middle Point Fire Department and EMS. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Albert Bonifas, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.