Nettie Boni Passes

Published: July 3, 2009 10:40 am EDT

Sadly, we note the passing of Nettie Boni, 88, mother of Northwood Bloodstock president Bob Boni.

Boni, born in New York City on June 26, 1921, passed away on June 29, 2009. Graveside services were held on July 1, 2009 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Flushing, New York.

She and her husband Frank, whom she married in 1946 and lost in 2004, were harness racing enthusiasts and introduced their eldest son, Bob, to the sport in the early 1960s. She attended many of the races involving the horses that Bob campaigned, including Nihilator and Camtastic.

Nettie Boni is survived by her three children, Bob Boni, Lawrence Boni and Patricia Markos; a sister, Gloria Rossi; and four grandchildren, Allison and Brian Boni, and Michelle and Brittany Markos.

To honor her memory, donations should be sent to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at alz.org or mail to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Nettie Boni.

(SBOANJ)

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