Joseph Francis Bernatitus

Joseph F. Bernatitus, 86, of Aurora, NC passed away Monday March 14, 2016 at his daughters home in Newport. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the church where he was a member, White Hill Free Will Baptist Church of Aurora. He is survived by his six children, Joanne Bernatitus of Newport; Matt Bernatitus of Baltimore, MD; Micki Bernatitus of Newport; Pat Bernatitus of Duluth, GA; John Bernatitus of Baltimore, MD; Kate Bernatitus of Newport News, VA; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three brothers, Leo Dunham of Raleigh, NC; Robert Dunham of Baltimore, MD; Richard Dunham of Bel Air, MD; sister, Jane Boeshc of Joppa, MD. Preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Guy Dunham; wife, Dorothy Bernatitus; sister, Ann Pilkerton. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Christopher H. Noe Funeral Service Licensee, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Service Information Memorial service will be held at a later date