Evelyn DiNunzio (1920 - 2017)

Evelyn M. (Blessing) DiNunzio, 96, died on June 17, 2017 at Londonderry Village, Palmyra. Born on December 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Mary Hess Blessing of Lebanon.

Evelyn was the wife of the late Frank DiNunzio, Sr., a well-known musician and restaurant entrepreneur in Central PA with whom she shared ownership in the Green Terrace Restaurant formerly in Cleona, and DiNunzio's Restaurant in Hershey. After she retired from their restaurants, she worked at Fenicci's, formerly DeAngelis Restaurant in Hershey, for over 25 years. She began her waitressing career at age 15 and worked to the age of 83. She loved her work, especially meeting people, and was a well-known hostess and waitress who was admired by all she served. Evelyn was a kind and generous person, and full of fun. She loved her Himalayan kitty, Tony, adored her family, loved to dance in her former years, and always loved to sing. She especially enjoyed singing to her fellow friends at the Fake House in Londonderry Village. Evelyn was a presence wherever she went.

Evelyn is survived by a son Robert DiNunzio of Warrenton, VA, a daughter Frances L., wife of Jay Ebersole of Hershey, a daughter-in-law Katja DiNunzio of Bressler, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, and recently a son, Frank DiNunzio, Jr., a granddaughter Carla Bikleman, a sister Lillian Miller and brothers Leon and Robert Blessing.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:30AM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 125 S. Spruce Street, Annville, PA 17003. Visitation will be from 10-10:30AM. Inurnment will take place in Grand View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Evelyn's memory to Londonderry Village, 1200 Grubb Road, Palmyra, PA 17078.
Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville is handling the arrangements.

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