In Memory Of Lt. Bernie Digiulio, former Centredale volunteer FF and retired career FF
DiGIULIO, BERNARD D. "UNCLE B" (RET. LT. N.P.F.D.), 86, passed away January 27th in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Lombardi) DiGiulio. He was the beloved husband of the late A. Maureen (Landry) DiGiulio. He worked for various construction companies throughout his life. He was one of the first 10 members hired as a member of Local 2334, life member of the Centredale Fire Dept, Woonasquatucket Valley Firemen's League, RI State Fireman's League, Smithfield Memorial V.F. W. Post 2929, Smithfield Senior Center, A. A. R. P., N.P. Retired Police Officers and Firefighters. Bernard was a WWII Navy Veteran with the Seabees in the South Pacific from 1944-1946. He also was an avid Yankees fan. Bernard was the father of Deborah A. Voller; grandfather of David P, Jr. and Dayna A. Voller; brother of Rita Ruggiano, Anne Hawkins and the late Edward A. DiGiulio. Visitation will be held Thursday, 4-8 p.m. with a funeral on Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Funeral Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, followed by burial with Military Honors in the RI Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02906.pontarellimarinofunerals.com