Aldo J. Liberi
Aldo J. Liberi of Glenolden passed away on August 12, 2017 at the age of 93.
Born in South Philadelphia, Aldo was the son of the late Armondo and Esther (nee Bovenzi) Liberi. He graduated from S.E. Catholic High School of Aeronotics.
Following membership in the PA Military Training Corp, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as an aerial gunner on a B-24 in the 5th Bomber Squad of the 13th Air Force, in the Pacific Theatre, U.S. Army. He completed forty three missions in the South Pacific.
During his active work years he was employed as a mechanical electrical engineer. In addition, he taught courses in drafting at the PA Institute of Technology, courses in home improvement for Sears and driver education at the Fernwood School for Driver Training.
Always active in retirement, he was a long-time volunteer at Friendship Circle Senior Center in Darby and served on the Board of Senior Community Services (SCS) in Delaware County and on the Advisory Committee at Friendship Circle in Darby, PA.
He always enjoyed playing pinochle with friends and in retirement he took up duplicate bridge which led to his leading the bridge games for more than eight years at the Friendship Senior Center.
He will be remembered for his kindness and thoughtfulness, always willing to do odd jobs of carpentry and electrical repair, particularly for seniors in Delaware County.
Each spring found him starting his vegetable seeds to ensure lots of tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and zucchini in his garden. His greatest enjoyment was spending time surf fishing at the Jersey Shore in the fall of each year, yearning for blitzers of “bass and blues.”
Aldo is survived by his wife of 66 years, Henrietta (nee Pfuelb) Liberi and daughters Diana M. Liberi of West Chester, PA and Lisa Maria Liberi of Conshohocken, PA. Also survived by four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1 Fatima Drive, Secane followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00am.
Entombment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friendship Circle Senior Center, 1515 Lansdowne Ave., Darby, PA 19023.