[updated 1/11] Lifenotes: Juri Bunetta
MusicRow extends sincere condolences to Al Bunetta and his family on the passing of his son, Juri Bunetta, yesterday (1/9).
The 19-year-old died from injuries sustained during a single-car accident on Interstate 65 on Saturday night.
He was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center, where he later died.
Al Bunetta has managed and overseen the careers of John Prine and the late Steve Goodman for over 30 years. He is a Grammy winning producer, music publisher, and co-founder of award-winning Oh Boy Records.
The Bunetta family thanks friends and loved ones for their thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time.
A service will be held on Friday January 14th, 2011 at 3 PM at
Rehoboth United Methodist Church
2601 Cage’s Bend Rd.
Gallatin, TN 37066
Flowers are welcome and appreciated at the church. The family asks that any donations be made in Juri Bunetta’s name to Small World Adoption Programs, PO Box 1109, Mt Juliet, TN 37121 or online at www.swa.net.
If you have any questions, please call 615.742.1250 x2 or email info@ohboy.com.
Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Bunetta family — terrible tragedy. So sorry to hear the news.
Al and Dawn, you are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.
Love you both and you are in my heart and prayers. Juri was a beautiful young man and will be deeply missed.
I know how heartbreaking this must be. My condolences to the family…
Al and Dawn; your boy was an extraordinary, beautiful child. It is unimaginable. We are heartbroken for you.
We are heartbroken for you, Al and Dawn. Juri and his story have been such a part of all our lives. The love you shared with him was so huge, and that you shared him and that love with all of us, such a blessing. We are praying for you, crying with you, and standing by you in love with all we have within us. May God cover you in His grace as the angels welcome one of their own back into heaven.
Al and Dawn, I am heartbroken to hear this news. Juri was a lovely, delightful child. May your overwhelming and unbridled love for him bring you some small peace in this time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers to you.
chris rogers
Al and Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about Juri. My heart is broken. I wanted to call you but I can’t find the words to make you feel better. I will always be here for you. I know you are surrounded by family and friends who love you at this time of deep sadness. My love and prayers go out to all of you.
Al and Dawn, there are no words I can summon that could comfort losing your beautiful boy. The entire Purcell family will always be grateful to you both for the compassion, love and support you have always offered to our family, especially after our fathers death and ever since. You ARE family to us and we as a family cry with you and want to hold you close as you grieve. Sending all the love and healing we have.- Sarahbeth Purcell
Al and Dawn,
We love you so much and are sending prayers for strength and peace in this painful time. Juri was so blessed to have your love. We are always here for you,
Love,
Marc and Katie Cook Pisapia and the entire Cook Family
i am so happy to have known him and proud of juri, and you both, for what you did together in 14 short years
but i am so sad. i miss him being here, being juri.
always here for you, it aint the same or even close, but i am here as are so many wonderful friends and family you have there in nashville and all over the world.
his service was fitting of a person who inspired so many people, people are so touched to have known this fine young and gentle boy/man
i have never been thru anything quite like this, there was no road map for you or anyone else, yet dawn and al, you have been incredible and i dont know how, but you have kept it together, in such a way that juri would be so proud.
speechless but rambling, nonetheless, i love you and the rest of the clan.
Al And Dawn.
I was just searching for you on Facebook and I found this article. I was going to tell you that Me, Spencer and Harmony are going to be in town for Spring Break and that Spencer wanted to see Juri while we were there.
I don’t know how to express my sympathy for you both. I don’t understand why there is so much pain in this world. Juri was such a beautiful child. Being around him you could see the love and kindness that he carried with him always and that was a reflection of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and embedded in our hearts forever. Penny, Spencer and Harmony.