Esther (Spector) Bonelli

Esther Spector Bonelli, formerly of Glastonbury, CT passed away in New York City on November 5th at the age of 98. The daughter of David and Rebecca (Chotiner) Spector, Esther spent most of her life in Glastonbury, a town which she loved. She was a founding member of the Glastonbury Jewish Community Group, and later helped to found Congregation Kol Haverim. An avid painter of American Folk Art; she turned her creative talents to pottery after retiring from Hartford Hospital. She was a key member at the Wesleyan Potters and served on the board for several years. Her welcoming hospitality and exceptional cooking and fine baking skills, made the Bonelli home a favorite place for family, friends, and coworkers. Esther was predeceased by her husband Charles Joseph Bonelli, siblings Beatrice, Ida, Mac and Lou Spector. She is survived by her son Jonathan (Marsha), daughters Deborah and Charlotte, granddaughter Rebecca Schonfeld (Danny) and great grandson Jake, the joy of her heart. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers, Sondra, Elcy, Nellie, Gillian, Andrea, Valentina, and Juliana. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 9th at noon, at Congregation Kol Haverim in Glastonbury; followed by internment at the Kol Haverim Cemetery , Jordan Lane Extension, Wethersfield. Shiva will be held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 at the home of Jonathan and Marsha Bonelli, 200 East 90th Street, NY, NY. Donations in Esther’s memory may be made to Boys Town Jerusalem, 209 W. 29th Street, Suite 6250, NY, NY 10001 https://boystownjerusalem.org

Donations in Esther’s memory may be made to Boys Town Jerusalem, 209 W. 29th Street, Suite 6250, NY, NY 10001 https://boystownjerusalem.org

Shiva will be held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 at the home of Jonathan and Marsha Bonelli, 200 East 90th Street, NY, NY.