Bernardo "Bernie" DeLellis

BERNARDO   “BERNIE” DELELLIS, SR.

On Tuesday, April 5^th, 2016, Bernardo “Bernie” DeLellis of Shunk passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital following a lengthy illness.  He was 78 years of age.   Born May 2^nd, 1937 in Pastena, Italy (near Rome), he was the son of  Pietro and Catherina (Persicone) DeLellis.  Bernie emigrated to the United States in 1953 and proudly became a U.S. citizen.  He served  his newly adopted country in the U. S. Army from 1956 to 1960.   For 35 years he was employed as a mechanic for the Scott Foam Rubber Co., retiring in 1998.  Prior places of employment include Buono Brothers Bakery, Penn Steel and the Quality Market in Chester, Pa.  For most of his life in America Bernie resided in Delaware County, just outside of Philadelphia, until 2000 when he moved to Sullivan County.   He was a member of the Endless Winds Fire Co. in Shunk, serving as Fire Police Lieutenant, The Wheel Inn Club, Canton Lodge 429 Loyal Order of Moose. He also held memberships in the  VFW and the Sons of Italy in Delaware County.  He was an accomplished wine maker and cook, and his skills at pig roasting were well known throughout the area. He was also an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting and fishing.   Bernie was a man with a firm belief in the Lord  and  participated in the Christian fellowship at Shunk United Methodist Church.   Bernie enjoyed the company of family and friends, sharing a meal in the Italian tradition.  His hospitality knew no bounds, and his home was always open.   He was a devoted and loving husband and father, and a true and loyal friend to many.

     He is survived by his wife, the former Rhoda Norton, at home, sons Bernie DeLellis, jr. (& Andrea)  of Cochranville Pa. and  Lt. Col. Eric DeLellis, USA Reserve (& Teri)  of Aston, Pa., stepchildren Cherish (& William) Holland of New Albany and William Westbrook of Maine, ten grandchildren and two sisters.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

    Calling hours will be 10 a.m. until noon, Friday, April 8^th, at Shunk United Methodist Church.  Services will follow at noon with Pastor Jerry Schmidt officiating.  Interment will be in Ellenton Cemetery. 

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