Maureen Bernadette Bonistalli age 75 of Port Richey, Florida died peacefully at home on September 2, 2022 surrounded by her husband and son after battling a long illness. Maureen was the oldest of three children and spent her career as a Language Arts teacher preparing her eighth grade students for high school. Maureen’s crowning achievement was her family; her husband, son, daughter-in-law, and her two lovely granddaughters. Maureen was an optimistic person who never complained when life threw her a curve. One of the greatest lessons she taught her family was never to ask “Why me?” Whatever came her way, she accepted with grace and moved forward in a positive manner. She was never a complainer, a true fighter. Maureen had a quick wit and beautiful smile. She is survived by her husband and best friend Don of forty four years, her loving son Brian, daughter-in-law Jordan, her beautiful granddaughters Grace and Emilia, brother Kevin (Julie) O’Hara, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Hugh (Kathleen) O’Hara. Maureen’s funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 5340 High Street New Port Richey, Florida 34652 on Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers voluntary donations may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation in Tampa, Florida or to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959
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