Samuel “Vision” Bonano, 38, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on the morning of January 3rd, 2022, at his home. He was the loving husband of Tanya Marie Bonano.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Wilma Ivette Medina and Carlos Luis Bonano. He attended Manheim Township High School before being homeschooled and got his GED through the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania.
Despite his visual impairment, Samuel lived a fulfilling life. He enjoyed riding his bicycle, playing basketball, and wrestling during his youth. He loved watching wrestling and would go to pay-per-views when he could. His favorite sports teams were the Giants and the Yankees. As a child, he would let his sister Amy put headbands on him and call him “Samuelo”.
He loved playing video games and would often beat others in fighting games such as Street Fighter as well as wrestling video games. He loved to sing. He also had a passion for rapping and making music. He was a lyrical genius. He loved to laugh and crack jokes to make others laugh with him. If he was a fictional character, he would be Ernie from Sesame Street.
He loved watching tv. His favorite tv shows were the Simpsons, Hey Arnold, Family Matters, and South Park. He could tell what episode of the Simpsons you were watching just by playing a quick clip of it and could also mimic the voices of the characters in South Park. He loved watching wrestling from his childhood into adulthood. He enjoyed listening to podcasts of action heroes and watching Bruce Lee movies.
He worked at the Blind Association and was an honor worker which led to his picture being placed on billboards and advertisements for the company.
His and his wife’s motto was “Let’s do stuff!” and they loved to dress up before going out together. He loved playing kickball with his daughter, Maya whom he considered the light of his life.
He is preceded in death by his son Jayen L. Bonano, his first wife Ruth A. Bonano, and his father Carlos Luis Bonano. He is survived by his second wife Tanya Marie Bonano, their daughter Maya Rae Bonano and Deanna Ashley Bucks, and his son Devin James Bucks. He is also survived by his mother Wilma Ivette Medina, his brother Carlos E. Bonano, his sister Amy Evette Bonano, his brother Jeremiah L. Bonano, his younger brother Abraham Bonano, and his younger sister Crystal Yvette Miranda along with a host nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service in the place of 141 E. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on Monday January 10th, 2022 at 11:00am with Pastor Joel officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10:00am until the time of the service.
Deb Klopp says
Sammy, my son in law. I love you. I loved your smile, your happy go lucky attitude. So were so affectionate !
What a great father. A believer in the Lord. A great rapper.
I am so sorry you were needed in Heaven. Rest in peace. We will miss you. Till we meet again
Mom
Keisha Finks says
Samuel WAS AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING I was very privileged to met him I remember him being very opiniated and also Very outspoken. As a young young man.. when I first met him he sure would tell you the truth . The world needs more people to walk in confidence as He did. He was an encouragement to manyyyyyyyy people. I send my deepest condolences to His family for their Loss. Glory be to The Most High.
HIS Will is perfect and We do know His promises are life to those who believe. May Samuel Rest in peace. May the Grace of the Lord Be with your spirit. Amen
From Carlos’ Friend Keisha ❤
Barbara Fishel says
Sammy, even though our paths only crossed for a short time you will always have a special place in my heart. You will be greatly missed. I am thankful that I have some fond memories of our times together. Rest In Peace , friend.
Kelly Slovak says
I didn’t know Sammy long, but I had the pleasure of getting to know him and his family when I cared for his daughter Maya as an infant at World of Learning Academy in Lancaster. He was an amazing father to her, and a very kind, caring, and hilarious person to be around. Sammy would drop Maya off and spend an hour just hanging out chatting with myself and my co-workers about almost everything. Sometimes we couldn’t get rid of him :). When the day care closed down we lost touch with Sammy and his family, but we never forgot them. I send my deepest and sincerest condolences to Sammy’s family, words cannot describe how deeply sorry I am for your loss. He will be greatly missed by so many. Rest In Peace sweet Sammy.
Virginia Bimbi Medina says
Wilma and family,
I send my sincere condolences I pray God gives you strength and peace at this time.
Love Bimbi
Peggy Heidel says
So very sorry for your family’s loss…. Anyone that came in contact with Sammy learned something from him…
Memories from meodow green. Teaching him to swim….sitting in the park outside the pool talking…
After years of not seeing him, to run into him and his daughter at the McDonald’s playground, he got to meet Coty’s kids. And to enjoy watching my grandkids play with his daughter brought joy to both of us…. The next generation!!!
Rest easy my friend…
I will always remember your hugs..
Love
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Ms. Peggy( I told you that you could just call me Peggy, you said no. It was your way to show respect for me…)
Erica McNier says
So sorry for your loss…. I knew Sammy when we were kids…always hanging out In Meadow Green….he was a great friend….sending my condolences to the family ❤
Russel yukon says
I remember when I first met Sammy he was friendly kind and a great guy. I guess that’s why we became such close friends pretty quickly. I remember hanging out after work or just talking on the phone about music wrestling or just life in general. I’m going to miss the times that we had may have it not been many it was still memorable. I am going to miss you my friend my brother may you rest in peace
Tammy says
I send my condolences to the family. Sleep easy my friend.
Bruce W Gainer says
I’m so wholeheartedly sorry for your loss. May everyone we’ve lost along the way look over our shoulder and guide us till our ends. God bless Sammy.