Bernard Darmetko Obituary
We bid farewell to Bernard Darmetko of Riverside, Illinois, born in Wyandotte, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 21, 2025 at the age of 79. Bernard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Bernard's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anthony Darmetko and Louisa Darmetko; his brother Edward Darmetko (Lorraine); and his father-in-law Samuel Mangia. He is survived by: his wife Mary Rose Mangia; his brother Anthony Darmetko (Rose); and his mother-in-law Rose Marie Mangia. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 1st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. (9445 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 at 9:30 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (105 Herrick Rd, Riverside, IL 60546). A Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to: 3rd Recon Association, 8 Aspin Ct., Pittsburgh, PA 15215 in memory of Bernie Darmetko or The American Legion Department of Illinois (https://www.illegion.org), 2720 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington, IL 61704 in memory of Bernie Darmetko.
