BERNICE MARY ACCARDO

Bernice Mary Accardo (nee Cremaldi), age 93, born in Patterson and a longtime resident, more recently resided in Slidell and Youngsville, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021 at home in Youngsville with her family beside her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson with her cousin the Rev. Angelo Cremaldi officiating. The recitation of the Rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. As Bernice always put the wellbeing and happiness of her family and others before herself, she would graciously accept if someone chose not to attend during these resurgent pandemic times. However, her immediate family will welcome attendance of guests who will follow the familiar precautions for everyone’s health safety.
Bernice is survived by her three loving sons and their families to whom she was devoted, Mario J. Accardo and his wife Barbara of Sunset, Mark A. Accardo of Youngsville, and Joel A. Accardo and his wife Victoria of Huntsville, AL; five beloved grandchildren, Jeremy L. O’Banion and his wife Jennifer, Aaron M. Accardo, Angela J. Pierce and her husband Jason, Jim E. Stiltner and his wife Jessica, and Katarina H. Moretto; and three cherished great-grandchildren, twins Dylan & Adam O’Banion, and Tully Accardo; one godchild Craig Accardo and his wife JoAnn; and many other fine nieces and nephews. She truly loved them all and wanted them to know that.
She was preceded in death by her much beloved husband Joseph M. Accardo, her father Anthony Cremaldi, her mother Lena Gendusa Cremaldi, and brother Cosimo Cremaldi.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary Inc. of Patterson.