Bernardo, Evelyn Gordon of Brooklyn, New York died peacefully on June 29, 2012. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she had seven siblings and moved to the United States after marrying and settled in Brooklyn, NY where she lived the majority of her life. Happily, she was able to go back to Cape Town twice. She worked part-time as a dressmaker and retired at 60. She was an active member of the Rosarians at Sacred Hearts/St.Stephens parish in Brooklyn. Her passions were cooking, traveling and being with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Scanno and husband Bill of Oradell, NJ; grandchildren Noelle Scanno and Kevin Williams, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Luciano Bernardo. Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday 4:00-6:00PM. Funeral service to follow at 5:30PM at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ. Funeral to depart Monday at 10:30AM for a graveside service at Ocean View Cemetery, Oakwood Heights, Staten Island, NY.