Arthur G. Bonivart M.D.

Bonivart, MD, 94, died peacefully at home Thursday, March 19, 2020.

He was a beloved husband to Elizabeth L. (Stewart) Bonivart and father to Jennifer E.

Born in Tiszagyulaháza, Hungary in 1925, Arthur was the son of Anton and Veronica (Bartok) Bonivart.

Following its revolution, Dr.

Bonivart chose to leave his native country in 1956; emigrating first to Ontario, Canada, then finding permanence in the United States in 1959.

He held a private practice in Pawtucket for many years, practicing general surgery until his retirement in 1990.

He was affiliated with Memorial Hospital, Miriam Hospital and Notre Dame.

He was a longtime member of the RI Medical Society.

He liked reading, learning languages and traveling -- often abroad; especially to ski.

He enjoyed peaches, a good port wine, and the services of the US Postal Office.

He loved the sport of tennis.

He spent many a day (and night) on the court, and long summers working in his backyard and swimming in his pool.

He jogged and rode his bicycle everywhere.

He also walked in his neighborhood, a late private practice he cherished fully.

Along with his wife and daughter, he leaves behind four siblings: Adel Scholtz of Grand Junction, Colorado; Erwin Bonivart of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Laci Bonivart of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden; and Istvan Bonivart of Budapest, Hungary.

He also leaves his brother-in-law, Laszlo Ujvary of Windsor, Ontario, Canada along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces who were dear to him.

Arthur was also brother to the late Vali Ujvary and his late older brother Antal (Tony) Bonivart.

Bonivart may be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.

Arrangements are entrusted to William W.

Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket.