SPC Anthony John Bernabei
May 11, 1996 ~ August 7, 2017
SPC Anthony John Bernabei, 21, of Weirton, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Monday, August 7, 2017 in Steubenville, OH. A Weirton native, he was born May 11, 1996 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of John J. “JJ” and Sue McKitrick Bernabei. He was also preceded in death by his grandfathers’ John Bernabei and Ray McKitrick.
Anthony graduated from St. Paul’s Grade School, attended Madonna High School and was a 2015 graduate of Weir High School. He was actively serving in the United States Army Infantry Division, where he had just returned home after being deployed for 9 months on the front lines in Afghanistan. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in New Cumberland, WV.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Audra and Abigail Bernabei; paternal grandmother, Nancy Bernabei and maternal grandmother, Lucy McKitrick all of Weirton. Anthony was dearly loved by many cousins; Kassi and Nikki Robinson; Luke and Caden McNamee; Chase, Austin and Michael McKitrick; Stephanie, Paige and Raelyn Pittinger; Saya Campbell and Ally Furman and Owen and Ellie Totten. He was also surrounded by a wonderful, supportive group of friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday 12-4pm and 7-9pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be held Friday from 9 until the 11am funeral service at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV. The Reverend Billy R. Carpenter will officiate. Interment will follow with military honors by the United States Army in New Cumberland Cemetery, New Cumberland, WV.
We give God thanks and praise for Anthony’s life. We know that our glorious Lord has escorted Anthony from the valley of the shadow of death to a house of many mansions. All praise and glory to God forevermore.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 386, New Cumberland, WV 26047.
So Sorry for your loss. Prayers
Kathy & Doug Shaw
Gone too soon. All our thoughts and prayers to the Bernabeis.
May God bless you all.
Mark and Jenny Cummings
We are so sorry for your loss, keep the faith. Donald and Rosemary McHugh
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Lisa Hervey
Our deepest sympathy to the Bernabei family. A young life taken to soon. May Anthony rest in peace and may God give you comfort and strength Joe and Janice Pepe
I’m praying for all of you at this saddest of times. There is no consolation when someone so young dies. Our faith teaches us that there is an afterlife, and that is the hope that we must cling to. If that is true and I believe it is, then I know Angela was the first one greeting him with outstretched arms!! He is in good company. God bless you and give you strength.
JJ, Sue, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you look for comfort and strenghth. .May Anthony Rest In Peace and your loving memories of him bring you peace. Love, Bob and Iris
JJ, Sue and family, words cannot begin to express our heartfelt sorrow for your loss. May the Lord give you the strength and peace that only comes from our Savior, Jesus Christ. How very grateful I am for your son’s service to our country, knowing because of brave warriors like him, we are safe and free. Thank you, Anthony, rest easy serving our Savior in the great throne room in heaven.
With love and prayers,
Terry Karas
Anthony Lombardi
Being in english class our senior year talking and goofing off
Words can not express the sorrow and pain we feel for the loss of your son. We are praying that God will bring you and your family comfort at this difficult time. Dan and Linda Spanovich
My Thoughts N Prayers for your family.
Our prayers are with the entire family at this time. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely Joe and Susan Mullenbach
So very sorry for your loss prayers for your family at this difficult time. Thank you for your service young man
Deepest Sympathy and Prayers for your family, May your faith continue to give you strength , We are deeply sorry for the loss of Anthony.
Lonnie,Christine,Jake and Shelby Wade
On behalf of the West Virginia Patriot Guard, we thank you for your honorable and faithful service to our great Nation. May God welcome you with open arms as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
Rest easy now, Specialist. God Speed.
Joe Cumblidge
State Captain
West Virginia Patriot Guard
We would like to thank Anthony for his service. He did what few of us would. Please know you have our deepest sympathy, support and prayers
Bill and Denise Blakemore and family
We would like to thank Anthony for his service. He did what few of us would. Please know you have our deepest sympathy, support and prayers
The Blakemore Family.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of SPC Anthony John Bernabei, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army, SPC Anthony John Bernabei, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
So sorry for your loss.
Dear JJ and family,
Words cannot fulfill the loss of the heart.
But, my prayers are with you at this time of grief.
So deeply sorry to hear this incredibly sad news.
Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Many heartfelt thoughts and prayers,
Wendy (Francis) Tortorello
JJ and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your faith bring you comfort and strength. My deepest sympathies are with your family.
Jenny Hamann
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Kevin Tephabock
Dear Bernabei family,
Although there are no words quite appropriate to express our sorrow for the loss of your beloved son and brother, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jim and Nanette Reitter
Sue, JJ and the Bernabei Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family during this difficult time. Jennifer (Reinard) Lambert (from Mirabella)
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PREYING FOR U ALL FRANK AND ALICE COMOROSKI OF NORTH CAROLINA
Dear Sue, JJ and Audra and Abigail,
We are so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by the love and kindness of your family and friends, knowing that your son and brother will rest in the arms of God.
Your neighbors, Garen DiBartolomeo and Janice McSherry
Our Dearest JJ, Sue, Audra, Abigail, and Family, Please know how very very sorry we are to hear of the loss of precious Anthony. You all are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Much love, Ginny and Lucy Graham
I am so sorry for the loss of Anthony. I thank him for his service to our country. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa (DiMatteis) Sentich
JJ and Sue: When Ethan called Monday night with the news, I was in shock and absolute heartbreak. Although I hadn’t seen Anthony since he was four years old, I remember helping choose his baby gift, as if it was yesterday. I also want you to know how moved I was to read your tribute about his service. As the father of a soldier, I completely share your sentiment and your pride. Please know that you — and the whole family — are in my thoughts. Kell, on behalf of the entire Levendorf family
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wuz Jeffe
Dear Bernabei family: Words can not express your feelings of loss. Even though we did not know, Anthony, We heard so many wonderful things about him. You had to be very proud , that he was serving our country for each one of us. May the Lord, surround you with compassion, strength, the Holy Spirit, and much love. We believe as Christians, that someday we will greet Anthony again with Jesus. Prayers of love lifted to the heavens. Blessings, Patti and Joe Barnabei
My deepest sympathy to the Barnabei family. As a veteran, I thank him for service our country! I am sure Weirton is very proud and as a fellow Weir high Alum I know he will be missed by family and friends!
Dear JJ , Sue , Audra and Abigail, Patty and I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy on the loss Anthony. We are grateful for his service for our country. He and your family will be in our prayers, Robert and Patty Capito
Dear JJ, Sue & family…Jim & I r so very sorry for the loss of ur precious Anthony. He lookd to b the perfect example of a fine young man. R hearts truly ache for all of u. We also thank & have the deepest respect for his service to his/our country. We will keep u in r prayers & know that God will comfort & carry u thru this time of sorrow. Know that Anthony is at rest & at peace. Love & many prayers…..Pam & Jim Clarke
JJ, Sue, and family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. May God wrap his arms around you at this difficult time. Our sincere thank you for letting Anthony make the decision to serve our country and protect us here at home! He was our angel then will forever be your special guardian angel along with our former neighbors, Mary and Angela. He is with them along with your dad-JJ. Our hugs and prayers to all of you. Gerry, Melanie and Chris Donofe
Words can not express how very sorry I am about Young Anthony. All my Love and Prayers are with You and the Family. Call me if I can help in any way. 304-277-8341. I Love Y’All. Cousin Tommy.
So sorry for your terrible lost i cant imagine your pain i have a son his 21 i can’t .
God be wt you’s y are in my prayers.
I’m a Greeter from Walmart Weirton,
Ligia Cronin
JJ , Sue & Family
Words can not express how so very sorry we are. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Andrea Burns
JJ and family: I was very sadden to learn of your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that a prayer of strength, comfort and peace accompany this message. I have strong faith and belief in prayer, and will continue to pray for you and your family. Fred Wagoner
Dear Bernabei family: I was shocked and very saddened to learn of Anthony’s passing. I pray that as time goes on the Lord will bless you and grant you the strength, peace and grace in dealing with your loss. My most sincere condolences are with you as well as my prayers.
Anthony: Thank you for your service Sir. HOOAH!
JJ and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. It’s sometimes difficult to understand God’s plans, but know that God has a special plan for Anthony. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
JJ: My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God be your source of strength during this very difficult time. I am sure there are no words to comfort your hearts, but know that we are lifting all of you up in prayer! God bless, Crystal Francis
JJ, I know we don’t know each other very well, but I just wanted to leave you & your family my heartfelt sympathy. The loss of a child is a pain that no one should ever have to endure. It pains me to know what you & your family are going through right now. My faith is what keeps me going. Looking forward to being reunited with my Sarah for eternity is what keeps me going one day at a time. God Bless you & your family during this most difficult time. To Anthony thank you so much for your brave service to our country. May you rest in eternal peace!
Sue,
May peace be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love & Prayers,
Charlie & Gidget Carr (Lyons)
Out hearts go out to J.J., Sue, Audra, and Abigail in addition to all other family members and friends. All of you are in our prayers during this difficult time of loss, sadness, and sorrow.
Thank you Anthony for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
Bill, Karen, & Montana Skinner
Sue, JJ, and entire family of Anthony: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Tommy and I will continue to pray that you feel God’s arms wrapped around you now and forever. I am so very sorry that I am not in town to pay my respects to you in person. Thank you for having a son who loved his country and joined the army to keep us all safe. Now, God has Anthony safe in His arms. May God’s light shine upon you. Love, Marilyn and Tommy Charnie
Dearest Sue,
There just are no words. I’m praying that each of you feels God’s faithful, loving presence as you face this loss. Much love to you, J.J., Audra, and Abbie, and to all those that loved Anthony, of which I know there are MANY!
Peace be with you.
Missy
JJ, Sue, and family, our sincere deepest sympathies during this incredible difficult time. Prayer to all. Gracie and Frank Corona
To JJ and all the Bernabei family. My deepest sympathies,thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your beloved son Anthony. I am so sorry. Dawn M Smith RN WMC
I am heartbroken for Anthony’s family, Let your memories help you through this very difficult time. Thank you Anthony for serving your country. May you forever Rest In Peace,
Sue and JJ. Words can’t express the hurt you have inside right now. Thank you so much for your sons Service to our Country. Heaven has gained another Angel. May God Bless you all and may he grant you strength thru this very dark time in your lives. Amen!!!
JJ and Sue so sorry for your Loss wasn’t able to come up just had surgery or I would have been there I dearly love you guys never will forget you I remember Anthony when I would run into Sue at Dicks the kids was with her Anthony wasn’t a stranger he did most of the talking he was dress in his camfloge like he was going hunting I know you both were proud him I seen his service picture he grew up into a fine young man take of yourselves love Mary Conley