Bernard Joseph Tangredi

Bernard J. Tangredi of Palm Springs, Calif. passed away September 29, 2010. He was born October 5, 1928 to Nicholas and Theresa DiGioia Tangredi in New Haven, Conn. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947. He was a graduate of Commercial High School and also Collegiate Prep. While at school, he worked nights singing at the Seven Gables Towne House with Jerry Jordan Orchestra. In 1954, he relocated to California with the idea of continuing his singing career. He started working in insurance and became a Senior Premium Auditor for several large companies, a career that spanned more than 20 years. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Velardi; and brother, Nicholas Tangredi, Jr. He leaves two sisters, Carmel Malard of Hamden and Ann Tangredi of West Haven, Conn.; and a brother, Joseph and sister in law, Nettie of West Haven. There are also nieces and great nieces and nephews. The Tangredi family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Philip Dreisbach, Dr. Mohammad Mojarad, Robin Foley and all the technicians, his friends, Thomas Hughes, Steve Avila and Randall Mehl. Services will be held at the West Haven Funeral Home, 662 Savin Ave., West Haven, CT. No services will be held in Palm Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.