Obituary of Jacqueline Bilardi

Jacqueline Bilardi, 79, of Old Forge, died Tuesday at the Hospice of Sacred Heart, Scranton.  She was the widow of the late Julius Bilardi who passed away in 2015.

     Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Festino Corbett.  She was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s Class of 1957.  She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge.

     Jacqueline displayed a love for all animals. She was also a best friend to whomever she loved. “Jackie,” as she was affectionately known, loved her children with all her heart and soul. It was also with this same heart and soul that she taught them about God and never ceased to presence Him in the life of her family.

     Surviving are two sons; David and his partner David Major, Long Island, NY, Christopher and his wife Kelly Ashton, Old Forge, three sisters; Janet Corbett, Lenox, Mary Hartman, Old Forge, Melanie Aston, Springbrook, two granddaughters; Samantha and Gianna, a grandson, Dylan, nieces, and nephews.

     She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Jason, and her special dog, Drivey.

     The funeral will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge, followed by a mass of Christian burial at the Prince of Peace Parish – St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, 123 West Grace Street, Old Forge, PA.  Interment Old Forge Cemetery.

     Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the funeral home Thursday evening 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

     Memorial contributions may be made in Jacqueline’s honor to the Griffin Pond Animal
Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township, PA  18411.