Elvio Robert “Buzz” Boldrini passed away on January 21st after a long illness. He was born in Eynon, PA on March 10, 1924.
Elvio was a United States Army Veteran having served with the 5th Army in Rome Italy during World War II. An interpreter he worked with officers in charge of the flour mills in the Rome area. At meetings between Mill owners and officers he would translate from English to Italian and Italian to English. He also translated news from Italian newspapers to see that instructions had been carried out regarding the printing of information released by allied officers. He also edited items to be released to Italian Press concerning food distribution and supply. While in Italy he met and married his beloved wife, Ada Moccia. During his work as an interpreter he bumped into a girl on a staircase and caused her to fall and tear her stockings. He felt terrible and searched high and low for a new pair of stocking for her. Once found he tracked Ada down and replaced the stockings and stole her heart. After an eleven month courtship they married at the Santo Spirito Church in Rome, Italy on July 6, 1945. After just one week of marriage Elvio got word they were sending him to Japan. He did all he could to stay in Italy. He pleaded with his superiors arguing that it didn’t make much sense to send an Italian interpreter to Japan. Eventually he got word that he would stay in Italy. They spent almost five months in Turin, Italy before moving to Eynon, PA.
After his return from the service, he received a BS degree in Chemistry from the University of Scranton under the GI Bill. He went on to found Custom Chemicals Corporation, an international leader in pigment and urethane innovation. He also was president of the VFW I Eynon, PA and served on numerous boards and church organizations.
Elvio was a devout democrat who would read several newspapers cover to cover. He enjoyed fishing, was a workaholic, loved to talk politics, was a devout NY Yankees, NY Giants and NY Jets fan, but his true love and dedication was to his family.
In addition to Ada, his loving wife of 64 years, he is survived by his devoted daughter Brenda McCann(husband Dan) of South Salem, NY; sister Alma Cordelli, of Peckville, PA, his precious grandchildren, Jerrold Boldrini of S. Wallingford, Ct., Nicole Faugno (husband Mike) of New Fairfield, Ct, Jesse McCann, of Bronx, NY, Maia Star McCann, of NYC, NY and his adoring great grandchildren Christopher, Claudia and Enzo. He was predeceased by his son Bruce in 1992.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 2-6 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne. Funeral services will be held 9 AM on Monday, January 25th from the funeral home then to Our Lady of the Valley Church, 630 Valley Rd., Wayne where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be offered.
Entombment will follow at the Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimers Association, 400 Morris Ave., Denville, NJ 07834-1365 would be appreciated.