Daniel J. Berardi Sr. a lifelong resident of Canton died in the comfort of his home December 6, 2013. He was 90 years old.
He was a proud veteran of W.W. II serving in the Army Air Corp 816th Bomber Squadron where he flew in over 50 air missions over various countries in Europe as an airborne radio operator/ mechanic/and tail gunner in a B-17. For his bravery and conduct during many missions Daniel was awarded, among many medals, the Silver Star and the Air Metal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Dan retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1987 after 39 years. He was a member of the Canton Town Club, the Wampatuck Golf Course, the American Legion, and the Canton Bowling League.
Son of the late Candido and Mary Berardi. Devoted husband of the late Bridget L. (Martino) Berardi of Canton. Loving father of Sandra M. Berardi and her husband Steven Toner of Rockland, Daniel J Berardi Jr. of Sandwich, David P. Berardi of Quincy, Paul E. Berardi of Hanson, Michael J. Berardi and his wife Elaine of Stoughton. Loving brother of Francis Berardi of Canton, Gino Berardi of Falmouth, Gilda Colp of Fl., Joseph Berardi of Canton, Ann Kirk of AZ, Edward Berardi of Canton, and the late Richard and Robert Berardi. Dan is survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours in the Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St. Canton Tuesday from 3-8 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church 700 Washington St. Canton Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canton Veteran’s Dept. 92 Pleasant St. Canton, MA 02021