Bernard Darmetko

Bernie Darmetko, age 79, of Riverside. Army and Marine Combat Veteran. Born and raised in Wyandotte, Michigan, an Eagle Scout and high school hockey player. Beloved husband of Mary Rose Mangia; dear son of the late Anthony Darmetko and Louisa Darmetko, nee Noring; brother of Anthony (Rose) Darmetko and the late Edward (Lorraine) Darmetko; son-in-law of Rose Marie Mangia, nee Latham and the late Samuel Mangia; brother-in-law of 11; uncle of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Happy, dedicated guardian of Maddie and Cubby.

Member of American Legion Post 96 in Cicero. He served as Finance Officer for First Division and Fifth District of the American Legion in Illinois. Proud member of the 3rd Recon Association of Marine Veterans. Bernie was supportive and generous to friends, neighbors and family.

Visitation Monday, December 01, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral 9:30 AM to St. Mary Catholic Church 105 Herrick Road, Riverside, IL 60546. Mass 10:00 AM.

A live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. https://www.youtube.com/live/I1kgsBQCcTg?feature=shared

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside

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, 2720 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington, IL 61704, or Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, GPUSA, PO Box 1031, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 in memory of Bernie Darmetko.

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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