Terlizzi, Bruno C. Lt. Col. Retired (also known as Johnny or Terry to neighbors and friends) went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2013.
A WWII and Korean War Veteran, U.S. Army. He retired as a LTC August 1962. A graduate of South Philadelphia High School, Terlizzi attended OCS and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. Infantry on 5 November 1942 at Fort Benning, Georgia. He led an Infantry Platoon in combat in WWII. In Korea he was Captain CO of King Company 5th Regt. Combat Team. Seriously wounded on July 18, 1953---he was air evacuated via "MASH" to the Hospital Ship USS Repose and then on to a US Army General Hospital in Japan.
After 22 years of Army Service he returned to Philadelphia joining the Real Estate Firm of Bernard C. Meltzer and Associates retiring as Vice President of Marketing.
Survived by son, Christophe P. (Jane Byrd) and daughter Marie (Robert) Dobbs. Predeceased by grandson Pierce. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, Cecilia Dobbs, Page, Peyton and Parker Terlizzi. Loving uncle of Roseann (Bob) DiGiovanni. Sadly missed by great nieces Carmelita Orsini and Gina (Darrin) Donlon. Adored great-great uncle to Brandon, Lauren and Adriana. Loving companion of Antoinette Mullin.
Bruno was an active member of the South Philadelphia High School Alumni Executive Board and an active member of the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Korean War Memorial. He was also a Life Member of the American Legion Post 5, The Reserve Officers Association, "MOWW" and many other military organizations.
A long time member of St. Paul's Church and dedicated supporter of the National Shrine of St. Rita. He was the "go to guy" for those who needed help in the neighborhood.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Mon. from 7 to 9 pm and Tues. from 9 to 10 am with a Eulogy at 10 am TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, NW Corner Broad and Wharton Streets, Phila. Funeral Mass Tues. 11 am at St. Paul Church, 10th and Christian Streets, Phila., PA 19147.
Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetary, Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to St. Paul's Church at the above address.