Obituary of Emerito Bermudez

Emerito Bermudez, 90, of Vineland, passed away early in the morning on June 28, 2022 with his wife Daisy, daughter Lydia Teresa, and son-in-law Julio at his side. He spent his final days with his children, and his grandkids. Emerito was born on November 2, 1931 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico to the late Fabian and Teresa Bermudez. He was employed with Casa Di Bertacchi until his retirement. He was an avid gardener and loved country living. He would often go with Daisy to flea markets. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, having studied auto mechanics while in high school in Cayey, PR. Much of auto mechanic tricks he passed down to his children. Emerito was a "Boriqueneer" with the US Army- 65th Infantry in Puerto Rico. He was in combat for nine months in the North Korean Conflict in 1951 and was later stationed in Panama. He received the Congressional Medal of Honor and was also honored by the Philadelphia Community while residing there several years ago. The family would like to thank the physicians and healthcare providers; Dr Renee Berna- Veterans Admin, Dr Kessler- Penn Cardiology, Dr Griffith- Clover Health, the Inspira Staff, Dr Omar and Healthfoods. He is survived by his wife, Daisy Bermudez; children, Noel Bermudez, Orlando Bermudez (Wanda), Olga Bermudez, Lydia Teresa Bermudez (Julio) and Roberto Vera; grandchildren, Justin, Andres, Bianca, Giovani, Maria Elena, Monica, Orlando Jr, Jessica, Catery, Agmerie and Marimar; one great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with his parents Emerito was predeceased by his son, Wilfredo Bermudez; and grandson, Wilfredo Bermudez Jr A funeral home visitation will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 10am to 12pm followed by a funeral service at 12pm from Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Bridgeton. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com