Bernadette Chianese
May 26, 1944 - May 6, 2019
Bernadette Chianese, 74, of Bordentown, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on May 6, 2019 at home. She was born on May 26, 1944 in Trenton, NJ. She graduated Trenton High School in 1962 where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Phi Sorority. She continued a lifelong friendship with the other members and still even met with them occasionally for lunch. After starting her family, Bernadette worked as a Legal Secretary for State of New Jersey Department of Justice for 25 years before retiring. She was an avid bowler, and also loved to play tennis and golf. What she loved most was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Katherine Halinsky. Bernadette is survived by her children, Joseph and Cynthia Chianese of Florence, Robert and Amy Chianese of Hamilton, Jill and Jeffrey Wilson of St. Charles, Missouri; a sister, Marion Mazuch; and eleven beloved grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, May 10, 2019, 6 - 9 pm at Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1863 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton, NJ. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church in Bordentown. Interment will follow in the Colonial Memorial Park in Trenton. Online condolences can be given at www.murphyfh.com.
Bernadette Chianese, 74, of Bordentown, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on May 6, 2019 at home. She was born on May 26, 1944 in Trenton, NJ. She graduated Trenton High School in 1962 where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Phi Sorority.... View Obituary & Service Information