Bonnie L. Sculco

January 17, 1957 ~ May 20, 2025

Bonnie L Sculco, 68, of Newburgh, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. Born January 17, 1957 in Newburgh, New York, she was the daughter of Thomas Thompson and Leona Stanford Thompson.  On May 15, 1984, she married Garfield Monroe Jr., who predeceased  her on January 17, 1996.  On June 14, 1997, she married Dominick Sculco,  who survives her at home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Kevin Monroe, and granddaughters Emma and Rowan Monroe of Greenville, North Carolina, as well as her brother Thomas Thompson of Libby, Montana, sisters Shari Lauricella (Eddie) of Pleasant Valley, New York, Julie Rudd of Newburgh, New York, Kelly Haven (Scott) of Cunnings, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews.

Bonnie worked as an LPN at Sylcox Nursing Home and at TASA, a program to aide and support young mothers, until her retirement. Bonnie was an avid baker and home cook, carrying on traditions and recipes she learned from her Nanny. She enjoyed teaching her granddaughters how to cook when they came to visit. Bonnie was known for her feisty nature and rough exterior, but she had a soft heart. She would help anyone in need. But above all she loved her family and friends. She could meet anyone and have a conversation with them.

A visitation will be held on Sunday June 1st from 2:00pm-5:00pm with a funeral service at 4:30pm at Brooks Funeral Home located at 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550.