Rudolph P. "Rudy" Bonaiuto, of Melrose, died at home surrounded by his family on March 24, 2016 at the age of 79. Rudy was born & raised in Malden and attended Malden schools. He resided in Malden for 30 years and Melrose for the past 48 years. Rudy worked as a Brick Layer for the Local #3 in Charlestown for over 40 years before his retirement. He loved hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, cooking, family gatherings, playing bocce with friends and climbing the grease pole at the St. Anthony's feast in Malden. Rudy was an avid boater and enjoyed traveling with his wife to St. Martin, Bermuda, New Hampshire, New York, Maine and Florida. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Rogers) Bonaiuto for 58 years. Devoted son of the late Sam & Mary (Nicholson) Bonaiuto. Loving father of Virginia M. Walker & her husband Robert of Salem, NH, Donna J. Foster of Melrose and Paul V. Bonaiuto & his wife Shelley of Chelmsford. Cherished grandfather of James, Christopher, Derek, Ashley, Robert, Nicholas and Allie. Caring brother of Marie Byrne of Medford, Lucille Zannino of Peabody and the late Salvatore Bonaiuto and Dolores Martin. Also survived by many special nieces, nephews & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, March 28th from 4-7PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 29th at 8AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose at 9AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rudy's name to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.