Bernadine Ann Eppolito

May 24, 1935 - March 9, 2022

Bernadine Ann Eppolito, age 86, passed into Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Masonic Village. She was predeceased by her husband, James J. Eppolito. Daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Magaleski) Viniarski, she was born in Nanticoke, PA. She graduated from Nanticoke High School, received an A.B. from Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, and a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. From 1952 until 1970, she was a member of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters and taught in PA, NJ, and MD. Her teaching career spanned 41 years and she retired in 1995 from the Willingboro School District where she was employed for 25 years and taught first at John F. Kennedy High School and then Willingboro High School in the English and Social Studies Departments. In her retirement years, she was an active member of Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Holly, NJ, participating in Eucharistic Adoration, in the adult and bereavement choir, serving as a Lector, and from the time of its inception at Sacred Heart and was actively involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She was a member of NREA, NJREA, BCREA, and WREA. Brothers Chester, Norbert, and Eugene predeceased her. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Jill (Metcalf) Viniarski of Mountain Top, PA; step-daughter, Shirley Olef Cannon of Luville, FL; step daughter-in-law, Barbara Eppolito of Marlton, NJ; many nieces, nephews, and step great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may attend her viewing on Friday, March 18 at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly from 9-10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 260 High St., Mt. Holly. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hainesport. In Bernadine’s memory, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 260 High St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060.