Dee Bernardin

Dee Bernardin was magnetic. She was raised an only child by her doting mother and her father who worked as a tailor and dressed her in beautiful custom outfits. Her Italian heritage inspired her cooking, her glamorous style, and her love for Frank Sinatra. She adored her German Shepherds Smokey and Brando. In 1956, she met her husband, Bob. She was married to the love of her life for 64 years. Together they raised 5 children in a stable and loving home in Elmhurst, later becoming grandparents to 17. They enjoyed dancing, playing Scrabble and cards, and vacationing to St. Augustine and Miami Beach. Dee was charismatic and had a beautiful laugh—she showed her family how to live life to the fullest. Her infectious energy uplifted her children and left them feeling like they could do anything. She made them feel as special as she was.