LEVINO F. VERNA

VERNA, LEVINO F. 72 - of Ocean City, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Pitman Manor in Pitman. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had lived in St. Petersburg, FL for many years and had summered in Ocean City many summers. He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, class of 1958, and the Philadelphia College of Art, class of 1962. Mr. Verna was a Dress Designer operating Levino Verna Designs in New York. He sold his designs to many major department stores, designer boutiques and designed for many celebrities and dignitaries. He also designed the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleading outfits in the 1970's. Mr. Verna was selected for the Outstanding Young men of America award. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Evelyn Verna and his sister, Susan Verna Tucker. Surviving is a sister, Evie North and her husband Warren of Marmora, NJ. His Funeral Service will be offered Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo,644 South Shore Road, Palermo, NJ where friends may call from ten o'clock until the time of service. Burial will follow in Seaside Cemetery, Palermo, NJ. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to either the American Cancer Society, South Jersey Region,1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08234 or Convent of Divine Love, 2012 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130.