Felix A. Cardella, Jr.
October 24, 1927 — July 10, 2018
Felix A. Cardella, Jr., 90, of Ruth Street, Shenango Township, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Haven Nursing Home. He was born in New Castle on October 24, 1927 a son of the late Felix A. Cardella, Sr. and Jennie (Tedescko) Cardella. He was married to Frances (Elorie) Cardella on December 12, 1953, she survives in New Castle. After graduation Felix worked for Oscar Levine Clothing Store, then as a bell hop at the Castleton Hotel, he was a laborer at Johnson Bronze, a brakeman for P&LE Railroad, then for 24 years was an electric equipment repairman for Barletto Equipment Company. In 1970 he started his own company, Cardella Appliance Repair for 45 years. He was a social member of the Moose, Knights of Columbus and Sons of Italy and a member of St. Joseph Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending many sports activities of his grandchildren. He was an avid Steelers fan and collected antiques and enjoyed visiting flea markets.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four children, Felix A. Cardella, III and wife Jacalyn of Pittsburgh, Vincent N. Cardella and wife Anna of New Castle, Gail M. Germanski and husband David of New Castle, and Gino J. Cardella and wife Lori of New Castle, one sister, Marlene DiThomas of New Castle, and ten grandchildren, Vincent and Christopher Cardella, David, Matt and Leah Germanski, Philip, Paul and Justine Cardella, and Allie and Carlie Cardella, and three great grandchildren, Austin and Lilliana Cardella and Tyler Germanski.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Marie Bullano.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 13, 2018 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.
A Blessing Service will be held Friday, July 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Father James Downs will officiate. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Felix A. Cardella, Jr., please visit our flower store.