Frank N. Bongo

Frank Nicholas Bongo, 93, died peacefully on Monday March 16, 2020 at home with his wife and daughter-in-law by his side. Frank was born in his family home in Niantic, Ct on November 7, 1926 to Otto and Filomena (Farina) Bongo. He was predeceased by his older siblings Samuel, John and Sue B. Ranelli. At the age of 11, Frank witnessed the Hurricane of 1938 wreak havoc on his hometown. It was a memory he carried his entire life. After graduating from Chapman Technical High School in New London, Ct he enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army. He was deployed to Japan during the Allied Occupation after World War II and was honorably discharged in January 1948. In 1950 Mr. Bongo started a career in Banking as a teller for the New London City National Bank (now Bank of America). Frank earned an Associate’s Degree in Banking from the Stonier School of Banking/Rutgers University and after 40 dedicated years of service he retired as Vice President/Operations. On May 2, 1953 he married his sweetheart Sylvia Peterson in West Hartford, Ct. Upon their retirements Frank and Sylvia traveled throughout the United States and Europe. Until very recently, they spent their fall and winter months in the community of Vista Pines in Stuart, Florida. Mr. Bongo was a member of several civic organizations and boards during his lifetime including the Niantic Lions Club and the New London Elks. He was past president of the Crescent Beach Association and the Eastern Connecticut State University Baseball Booster Club. Frank leaves his dear wife Sylvia, son Thomas (Karen) and daughter Terri. Also, his grandchildren Thomas Jr (Sarah), Jonathan (Lindsey), Cara, Alicia (Kenneth), Alexandra and his beloved great grandsons Alan, Nicholas, Jeffrey and Jacob. Franks family would like to thank

Dr Brian Williams, Dr Brian Ehrlich and Dr Meghana Rao Brito for keeping him healthy over the years. He will be deeply missed. At his request, all services are private. Donations in his memory can be made to: The LAMBS Attn: Office of Development 365 Montauk Ave, New London, Ct 06320.

To honor Frank’s wishes, services will be held at the convenience of the family. Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, Niantic is handling the arrangements.