Addo Bonetti

Addo Bonetti
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office 1967–1979
Succeeded by	John J. Miscikoski
Constituency	175th (1967–1973) 65th (1973–1979)
Personal details
Born	(1926-04-04)April 4, 1926 Torrington, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	June 6, 2021(2021-06-06) (aged 95)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lois E. Sjogren
Military service
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Purple Heart

Addo E. Bonetti (April 4, 1926 – June 6, 2021) was an American politician and Marine who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 175th and 65th districts from 1967 to 1979, as a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his political career he had served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

Bonetti was born in Torrington, Connecticut, and educated at Torrington High School. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Marine Corps where he would be given the Purple Heart after being wounded at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Following his service in the Marines he entered local politics in Torrington with campaigns for a seat on the Democratic Town Committee, Board of Tax Review, and town clerk.

He was elected to the state house from the 175th district and did not face significant opposition until the 1972 election. In 1972, he and Representative John J. Miscikoski were both moved into the 65th district and Bonetti was initially defeated until the primary was invalidated and a new one was held in which Bonetti won. He served in the state house until 1979. Bonetti died in 2021.