William Bernardo

1950 - 2017

William “Bill” Bernardo, died unexpectedly at the age 66 on April 20, 2017. Son of Elizabeth R. “Betty” (nee Fusco) Bernardo and Albert Bernardo both deceased. Survived by his longtime partner Deborah Johnson. Bill was born in Chester, PA on October 20, 1950. He attended Ridley High School, he then received a degree in Accounting from Bloomsburg University in 1972 and his MBA from Southern Illinois University in 1976. Bill had an illustrious career in the Aerospace and Naval Technologies/Shipbuilding industry for over 35 years. He began his career at Teleflex Aerospace Research and Development as a Controller. He then was chosen as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Naval Technologies and Shipbuilding. In 1996 Bill moved to Triumph Controls, North Wales, PA and in 2000 became their President until retirement in 2016. Bill currently consulted to the Aerospace industry and was a board member of several industry leading aerospace businesses. Bill was an avid golfer known for his putting ability and strategic placement of his ball marker. He loved going out on his boat with his buddies and Debbie. Bill traveled extensively and was the local expert on “best places to eat around the world”. Bill was loved and respected by all who knew him and he will be dearly missed by all his friends.