SALVATORE D. BONDI (Sammy Carl)

SALVATORE D. BONDI (Sammy Carl) May 4, 1938 – October 19, 2023 Sammy Carl passed away peacefully and quietly at the Mindemoya Hospital on October 19, 2023 with the sounds of Rhonda singing quietly to him. Sammy was born May 4, 1938, to Rose Scaletta and Carl Bondi. Rose passed away with the birth of Sammy and he was lovingly welcomed into the home of Rose’s sister, Josephine Scaletta and Carl’s brother Charles. They became his mother and father. Sammy lived with his family in Newmarket for 73 years until Josephine passed in 2011. Sammy spent his teenage and early adult years working very hard and diligently in the family produce business (Rusto’s Fruit) with his uncles, up until the closing of the business in December 1973. He then spent the next 37 years participating in the day program at Community Living Newmarket. Those years were to be some of Sammy’s most enjoyable. He made many friends and thoroughly enjoyed the many social activities that he eagerly took part in (sometimes to the chagrin of his mother!) With the passing of Josephine in 2011, Sammy went to live in Mindemoya with his “brother” Sam. There he was fortunate to find a place in a group home, under the care of Community Living Manitoulin, where he quickly made many friends. He received wonderful care while there and his 12 years in Mindemoya were very good years. He began to experience some medical issues that slowed him down but the loss of his sight, several years ago, was a challenge that he was never able to accept. Sammy leaves behind his “brother” Sam (Yvonne) in Mindemoya, his much loved “sister” Nina in Hamilton as well as his half-sister Sandra Carruthers (Clark) and half-brothers Wayne (Mary) and Barry. He also leaves many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sammy’s greatest joy in life was engaging with his many family members. Sammy’s funeral will be held at St. John Chrysostom Church on Friday October 27, 2023 at 10 am. Internment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the St. John’s Parish Hall. Visitation will be Thursday October 26, 2023 from 2 to 4:00 pm and again from 7 to 9 pm. All arrangements are through Roadhouse and Rose, Newmarket. On-line condolences may be made to RoadHouseAndRose.com. In lieu of flowers donations to Community Living Manitoulin or Community Living Newmarket would be appreciated.