Bonita Paternostro Graff Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 8, 2025, at the age of 96, Bonita Paternostro Graff (Metairie, Louisiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luke Paternostro and Anna Brushia Paternostro; her siblings, Rita Paternostro, Antonia "Nina" Mistich (Raymond), Joseph Paternostro (Louise) and Barney Paternostro (Joyce); her husband Milton John Graff, Jr.; her sons, Milton J. Graff, III (Diane) and Michael J. Graff (Pam); her grandchildren, Nicholas Graff (Treasa), Nicole Graff Paretti (Louis) and Ryan Graff; and her godson Raymond Mistich.
She is survived by: her sister Francis Paternostro Perret (late Gerald); her grandchildren, Dominic Graff, Andrew Graff, Cecilia Paretti and Marie Paretti; and her godchildren, Francis Celina Calderone and Stephen Paternostro. She is also survived by five loving nieces; seven nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church (4921 W Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA 70001). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, Masses said for her soul are preferred.
