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 | April 4, 1926 Torrington, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | June 6, 2021 (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.