Fil Bonica Passing

Redlight · Unread post by **Redlight** » February 5th, 2024, 8:39 am

I have just been informed of the passing of Fil Bonica. Fil was a long term member of the "G" and shared is knowledge on the Mutt. He lived on Cape Cod Mass. and was a fixture on the forums both here and on G503. He will be missing by all.

Unread post by **rickf** » February 5th, 2024, 9:12 am

Thanks for letting us know. This is a sad day. I have known Fil for close to 20 years and I have to say he was a unique person. Some would say he was brash and obnoxious but that was just Fil. Once you got to know him he would give you the shirt off his back to help you out. One thing about Fil is that you always knew where he stood on any subject as he was not afraid to let you know about it. He will be missed.

Redlight, Please pass on our condolences from the g838 and all of it's members.

Rick

Hambone · Unread post by **Hambone** » February 5th, 2024, 9:33 am

Wow! I just talked to Fil last week, he didn't mention any ailments, Fil was a great guy and will be missed, RIP Fil.

kmam · Unread post by **kmam** » February 5th, 2024, 9:46 am

Very sad news. Even though I am on the other side of the world and never meet forum members, it feels as though we are all friends. My condolences to his famiy
Howard

ltsimp · Unread post by **ltsimp** » February 5th, 2024, 10:19 am

Phil was a great contributor and helpful member here. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

Horst · Unread post by **Horst** » February 5th, 2024, 12:42 pm

One of the gentlemen I met in person. Pretty sad.

FoxMike · Unread post by **FoxMike** » February 5th, 2024, 4:27 pm

Sad to hear about Fil. Read a lot of his posts and bought some of the neat accessories he had made for the m151.

Redlight · Unread post by **Redlight** » February 5th, 2024, 11:02 pm

I will pass on the comments, and prayers to his family

199th mp · Unread post by **199th mp** » February 6th, 2024, 5:13 am

sad to hear of this. Fil helped me get mine back on the road with a steering linkage part that no one else had at the time.

Unread post by **rickf** » February 6th, 2024, 8:06 pm

I knew I had a picture, just had to find it. This was at Gilbert in 2012 hanging out at my camper. Left to right is Fil, Ron Hill, Myself and Scott whose last name I cannot remember. All members here.

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Maine Mutt · Unread post by **Maine Mutt** » February 6th, 2024, 8:10 pm

Fil was my biggest reason to visit the Weare rally each year. He always reserved parts and knowledge tailored to my challenges of my restoration. A fair portion of my m151 is from his inventory. Very sorry to hear his passing, condolences to his family and friends.

wolfeman738 · Unread post by **wolfeman738** » February 7th, 2024, 2:30 am

Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers to the family.

Rossco · Unread post by **Rossco** » February 7th, 2024, 3:16 am

I was very sad to hear of Fil's passing, he was a great help to me in both with advice and the supply of parts in the recommissioned of my A2, one of the good guys you meet in life. travel safely my friend

svramselaar · Unread post by **svramselaar** » February 7th, 2024, 5:43 am

sorry to hear he past away
i met fil with his son years ago at Beltring England

csmith · Unread post by **csmith** » February 7th, 2024, 6:31 pm

So sorry to hear this, Fil was such a knowledge base to the G8 world, a wonderful personality. I was able to swing by his way once while traveling Boston area and we grabbed a bite and a beer and talked Mutts. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.

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