Peter A. Cardelli, 84, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen, died Monday, July 9, 2007 in Justine's Personal Care Home, Allenport.Mr. Cardelli was born in Monessen on May 15, 1923, the son of the late Angelo and Louise Cardelli.He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church, a 63 year member of American Legion Thomas McKee Post 28, V.F.W. Allison-Lescanac Post 1190, life member of the Italian Society of Mutual Aid, Disabled American Veterans, Belle Vernon Musical Society, Monessen Firemens Clubs # 1 and # 2, and the Ukrainian Club.. He was retired from the former American Chain and Cable Co. Pages Division, in Monessen.He was a veteran of WW II, having served with the U.S. Army in the 34th Infantry, 35th Division in Northern France, Rhineland, Normandy, Asiatic-Pacific Theater and Phillippine Liberation, receiving four bronze stars.He is survived by his wfe of 60 years, Mary Olivio Cardelli, two sons, Jerry Cardelli of Bethel Park, Mark Cardelli of Belle Vernon, a daughter, Darlene Cardelli of Belle Vernon, a granddaughter, Cara Marie Iacoboni of Belle Vernon, two sisters, Dolores "Dee" Cardelli Faia of Santa Barbara, CA, Rose Murphy of Pittsburgh, a sister-in-law, Doris Cardelli of Royal Oak, MI, a brother-in-law, Joseph Olivio of Monessen, a uncle, Tony Chardello and wife Rose of Pittsburgh, and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Edward Cardelli.Friends will be received on Wednesday July 11th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM in the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. 441 Reed Avenue Monessen, (724-684-8750).Services will be held on Thursday July 12, 2007, beginning with a 9:30 AM Blessing in the funeral home, followed by a 10:00 AM Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.The V.F.W. Post 1190 and the American Legion Post 28 will conduct a joint service on Wednesday at 7:15 PM in the funeral home.
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