Guy Bonne Obituary, Death – On the morning of November 27th, 2022, Cantor Guy Bonne passed away peacefully in his home. He was the only spiritual leader at Temple Sholom in New Milford, Connecticut, where he served for many years. Guy was born on October 18th, 1970 in the city of Haifa, in the country of Israel. He started out on his path as a musician by taking
At the age of seven, I started taking piano lessons at the music conservatory in Haifa. Even as a young child, he had an innate connection to classical music, and as he grew older, his talents blossomed to become an essential and significant component of his life. He developed a profound connection not only with the music but also with the individuals who had taught it to him. He developed profound connections that would last a lifetime with his instructors.
Guy was a medic in the Israeli Defense Force and served in that capacity for a while. After completing his mandatory military service, he continued his education in music at the Rubin Academy of Music within Tel Aviv University, where he received a Bachelor of Music and Arts degree in voice performance. He continued his education at the Vienna Conservatory in Vienna, Austria, and then moved to New York City to pursue his passion for music and his dreams of becoming a musician.
His studies at Hebrew Union College’s Jewish Institute of Religion, which he began in 2001, allowed him to combine his love of music with his love of education, Jewish philosophy, and wisdom. In 2005, he was given the ordination necessary to become a Cantor, and he later joined the American Conference of Cantors. He was the sole spiritual leader of Temple Sholom in New Milford, Connecticut, and served the synagogue communities of Temple Shalom in Succasunna, New Jersey, and Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park, Long Island. Most recently, he was called to serve as the sole spiritual leader of Temple Sholom in New Milford.
Guy would always make sure he was surrounded by the music he cherished; he enjoyed listening to and analyzing it, delving deeper into it, reading about it, and instructing others about it. It was always in service of the greater purpose of connection and to enrich the lives of others through learning and relationships that he continued his education and broadened the scope of his knowledge, both musically and in the arts. He never stopped studying. He invigorated the desire for education that existed within his community and fostered friendships with people of varying ages.
Those who studied with Guy or had any other interaction with him that involved music would develop a deep appreciation for what they had learned. His knowledge was limitless, and his passion for music could be felt through the room. He was humble in his teaching and generous in his sharing of all that he had to offer; he was always giving of himself without expecting anything in return.
Guy is survived by his cherished mother Dinah, his brother Tzachi and his wife Galit, along with their three children, and Guy’s cherished son Ben. Guy is also survived by his beloved mother. His loved ones and the many friends he had will mourn his passing deeply.