Brian Bonanni ’81

Brian died July 23, 2016, while kayaking in Auburn, N.Y.

Born and raised in Trenton, Brian came to Princeton from the Peddie School and majored in biology. He received his doctorate from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and completed his eye surgery residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Cooper.

Brian owned and operated his own practice, Gotham Lasik, in New York City. As the website for his practice states, “His interest in vision and sports stems from his original research at Princeton on the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular and nervous systems.” Not only talented and industrious, Brian possessed a kind heart. He was one who always listened, who could make others feel better, and who could make his friends laugh out loud, especially during the late hours and anxiety of senior year at Princeton. Brian was an avid wine collector and food connoisseur as well as a lover of the arts.

He is survived by his long-time partner, Christopher Coffee; his mother; his brother and his family; and other family members. To all who knew and loved Brian, we send our condolences.