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Peter A. Cardelli, 84, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen, died Monday, July 9, 2007, in Justine's Personal Care Home, Allenport. Mr. Cardelli was born in Monessen on May 15, 1923, the son of the late Angelo and Louise Cardelli. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, a 63-year member of American Legion Thomas McKee Post 28, V.F.W. Allison-Lescanac Post 1190, life member of the Italian Society of Mutual Aid, Disabled American Veterans, Belle Vernon Musical Society, Monessen Firemen's Clubs No. 1 and 2, and the Ukrainian Club. Mr. Cardelli was retired from the former American Chain and Cable Co. Pages Division, in Monessen. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army in the 134th Infantry, 35th Division in Northern France, Rhineland, Normandy, Asiatic-Pacific Theater and Philippine Liberation, receiving four Bronze Stars. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Olivio Cardelli, two sons, Jerry Cardelli, of Bethel Park, and Mark Cardelli, of Belle Vernon, a daughter, Darlene Cardelli, of Belle Vernon, a granddaughter, Cara Marie Iacoboni, of Belle Vernon, two sisters, Dolores Dee Cardelli Faia, of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Rose Murphy, of Pittsburgh, a sister-in-law, Doris Cardelli, of Royal Oak, Mich., a brother-in-law, Joseph Olivio, of Monessen, an uncle, Tony Chardello and wife Rose, of Pittsburgh, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Cardelli. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 441 Reed Ave., Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held Thursday, July 12, beginning with a 9:30 a.m. Blessing in the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com. Members of V.F.W. Post 1190 and American Legion Post 28 will conduct a joint service on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home.

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