Mr. Pasquale "Sonny-Pat" Candeliere, age 83 of Bordontown NJ, formerly of East Boston, died Tuesday in the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton NJ. He is the husband of Dorothy (Iritano) Candeliere with whom he shared more than 51 years of marriage. Mr. Candeliere was born in East Boston, son of the late Pasquale and Lillian (Belbin) Candeliere. Referred to as Sonny or Pat, he was raised and educated in East Boston. Mr. Candeliere is a graduate of Boston University where he received his teaching degree. Sonny is a veteran of the U.S. Army, fought during the Korean War, and was justly awarded the Korean Service Medal. He was an educator, he taught elementary school children in the Trenton NJ. School system. Pat was handy with a camera, enjoyed photography and in earlier years enjoyed dancing and travelling. He was active in his community with the Elks in NJ and was instrumental in aiding handicapped children through his efforts in the lodge. He had an eye for fine woodworking and could almost be called a woodworking master craftsman. Mr. Candeliere has been a resident of NJ since 1960. In addition to his wife, Dorothy, he is the brother of the late Alice Sorrels. Cousin of Robert and Edward Candeliere of Winthrop. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 am. from the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 306 Main Street Medford, followed by a funeral mass in St. Clement Church 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 pm. Services will conclude with entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pasquale's name may be sent to the charity of your choice.