Fishkill – Elizabeth Bernabo, age 85, of Fishkill NY passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born in Peekskill, NY on June 5, 1936 to parents John and Ethel (Matthews) Anastasi. On December 26, 1954 she married her love Victor Bernabo at Assumption Church in Peekskill, NY. Victor pre-deceased her in 2015.
For many years, Elizabeth owned and operated Betty's Deli in Peekskill. She greatly enjoyed bowling, camping, crocheting and ceramics. She had a pet cat Sonny whom she loved very much. She was a member of St. Joachim's Church in Beacon. More than anything, Elizabeth was very family oriented. She cherished the time she got to spend with her children and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters: Karen (David) Greener, Karol (Tim) Tyrrell, and Kristina (Barron) Rathjen; her son: Victor (Dawn) Bernabo, Jr.; her grandchildren: David (Janelle) Greener, Adam (Iyana) Greener, Stephanie (Victor) Greener-Nazario, Cindy (Mike) Subach, Timothy (Christina) Tyrrell, Leanne (Stu) Carnes, Sarah Rathjen, Amy (Rich) Turbe, Jennifer (Kyle) Rathjen, Michael (Tara) Bernabo, Amanda Bernabo, Kayla Bernabo and Dante Bernabo; her great-grandchildren: Lillyana, Logan, Isabella, Jaxson, Grace, Adam, Mila, Ellie, Michaela, Rowyn, Sully, Myra, Carter and Eli; her brother John (Michelle) Anastasi, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on June 9, 2022 at St. Joachim's Church in Beacon, followed by inurnment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc.
In memory of Elizabeth, donations may be made to the American Heart Association www.heart.org