Obituary of Alfred J. Bernardini

Alfred J. Bernardini, "Freddy", 84, of Fort Myers, Florida and Vineland, NJ passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers, Florida on July 1, 2016. Born in Vineland, NJ, on February 18, 1932, Fred graduated from Vineland High School, Class of 1949, and from Villanova University with a degree in Finance. He moved to Fort Myers, Florida and became a resident. Fred took over his father's plumbing business, AJ Bernardini & Son, and turned it into a thriving mechanical contracting company, Bernal Mechanical Contractors. Fred was a Master Plumber and a member of Local 322, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Known for his kindness and generosity, Fred was honored throughout his life, receiving the Gregor Mendel Award, as well as being honored by the Hendricks House. As a young man he was a volunteer fireman in Vineland, and served in the Naval Reserves. A tireless worker, Fred also served on the board at Sun Bank, was a partner in BDGS and Bernardini Realty, a commercial realty company, and was a contributor to the Willow Grove Fire Co. Fred was predeceased by his wife, Rose Helen (McGowan), and his two sons, Jeffrey and Michael. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce (Fixler-Jakemer); sons, Alfred (Adrianna), Steven (JoEllen), Gregory (Michele) and Gary Fixler; a brother, Dr. Joseph Bernardini (Cyndee), 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, July 9th at 11am at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Isidore's Church, Vineland. Fred will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Family and friends will be received on Friday evening from 6pm to 9pm at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland and again on Saturday morning from 9am to 10:45am at the CHURCH. Memories, thoughts and prayers may be extended to the family by visiting dlfuneral.com.