Obituary of Bernice Marie Orlando

ORLANDO - Bernice Marie, 80 years old, of St. Petersburg, Florida died on May 20, 2014. She was the much loved child of the late Carl and Anna (Saukas) Nunziato. She came from North Bergen and Toms River, New Jersey. Her degrees include; Fairleigh Dickinson University AA, Temple University Bachelor of Arts, Masters in Business Administration and continued in the Doctorate Program. She was a retired Executive for Xerox Corporate and an Adjunct Instructor at Florida Metropolitan University, graduate and undergraduate programs, School of Business. Some of her achievements include; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Alpha Lambda Delta (scholastic sorority), Presidential Scholar at Temple University and Magna Cum Laude during her academic career. In addition, she co-authored "Let's Talk Fed", a federal administrative manual for Xerox field personnel. She also received many awards at Xerox Corporation; Region Manager, All Star and customer quality awards. Bernice was an adventurer who began traveling in her 30s. She saw much of the world and loved to see different cultures and life-styles. In her retirement she played golf, bridge, went to ballroom dances, was a member of the Advisory Council at Eckerd Senior College and a co-chairperson for two years. She was also treasurer of the Russian Heritage Organization and assisted with the scholarship program. Bernice was a member of the American Legion Post 125 at Gulfport and a member of the Science Guild of St. Petersburg. Bernice leaves behind her sons Joseph, wife Tamlyn (Shusterman) of Marlton, Carl, wife Teresa (McCormick) of Marlton, John of Cherry Hill, and Frank of Marlton, grandchildren Laura, Michael, Matthew and Sarah and great-grandchildren Sophia and Noah and many loving friends. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11 AM at Madonna Church (in the cemetery), 2070 Hoefleys Lane, Fort Lee, NJ. Burial of her ashes will be placed with the family at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee, NJ. McCorry Brothers Funeral Home handled the arrangements.