Bernard "Bernie" Paestella's Obituary
Bernard “Bernie” Paestella, 89, of Liverpool, passed away Monday at the Francis House surrounded by his loving family. A native of Herkimer, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Bernie was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and loved his trips to Speculator in the Adirondack Mountains. He was also an avid NY Yankee fan. Bernie was a Job Superintendent with Santaro Industries for over 30 years, retiring in 1988.
Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Corrine (Lutz) Paestella; his children, Richard (Janice) Paestella of Florida, Patricia (Wayne) Murphy of Liverpool, Linda (Jack) McCarthy of California and John Paestella of Liverpool; six grandchildren, Billy (Cheryl), Wayne (Nicole), Jessie, Wendy (Jason), Mandy and Missy; two great-grandchildren, Teaghan and Kaden along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 9:00 am in the THOMAS J. PIRRO, JR. FUNERAL HOME followed by a funeral mass in celebration of Bernie’s life at 10:00 am in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Liverpool. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (Corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Francis House, 108 Michael’s Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
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