Lifelong Staten Islander Mario Celardo, 79, of West Brighton, a retired factory worker who took part in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, died yesterday in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze.
Born in Mariners Harbor, Mr. Celardo settled in West Brighton with his wife, the former Norma Bruno, in the mid-1950s.
For 36 years, he worked for Procter & Gamble at its former factory in Port Ivory. He retired in 1986.
A World War II veteran, Mr. Celardo served in the Army, stationed in the European theater of operations. A paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, he was discharged in 1946.
"He was very proud of being involved in the Battle of the Bulge," said his son, Michael.
Mr. Celardo played the saxophone and clarinet and performed in various venues around Staten Island. He enjoyed oil painting and listening to jazz. He also liked to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes, and was interested in and studied history.
He graduated from Port Richmond High School in 1941.
Mr. Celardo was a parishioner of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, West Brighton.
"He was a devoted family man," said his son.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, Norma, and his son, Michael, surviving are four brothers, John, Joseph, Frank and Edward.
The funeral will be Monday from the Harmon Home for Funerals, West Brighton, with a mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in St.. Peter's Cemetery, West Brighton.
Staten Island Advance June 21, 2003
Lifelong Staten Islander Mario Celardo, 79, of West Brighton, a retired factory worker who took part in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, died yesterday in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze.
Born in Mariners Harbor, Mr. Celardo settled in West Brighton with his wife, the former Norma Bruno, in the mid-1950s.
For 36 years, he worked for Procter & Gamble at its former factory in Port Ivory. He retired in 1986.
A World War II veteran, Mr. Celardo served in the Army, stationed in the European theater of operations. A paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, he was discharged in 1946.
"He was very proud of being involved in the Battle of the Bulge," said his son, Michael.
Mr. Celardo played the saxophone and clarinet and performed in various venues around Staten Island. He enjoyed oil painting and listening to jazz. He also liked to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes, and was interested in and studied history.
He graduated from Port Richmond High School in 1941.
Mr. Celardo was a parishioner of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, West Brighton.
"He was a devoted family man," said his son.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, Norma, and his son, Michael, surviving are four brothers, John, Joseph, Frank and Edward.
The funeral will be Monday from the Harmon Home for Funerals, West Brighton, with a mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in St.. Peter's Cemetery, West Brighton.
Staten Island Advance June 21, 2003
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