CHELMSFORD- Emery W. Bionelli, Sr., a longtime Chelmsford resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Billerica Crossing. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary F. (Shields) Bionelli.
Emery was born in Somerville, MA on November 20, 1931. He lived in Chelsmford for many years before recently moving to Billerica.
Prior to his retirement, Emery worked in security for Northeastern University and Securitas. He also spent many years at Sylvania as a Project Manager.
Proudly he served in the Air Force during the Korean War. In his spare time, Emery enjoyed camping and his favorite hobby of trains.
Emery is survived by his children; Emery W. Bionelli, Jr. and his wife Ruth of Lowell, Steven V. Bionelli and his wife Debra of Billerca, Nancy J. (Bionelli) Eaton of Dunedin, FL, and Richard E. Bionelli and his wife Tammy of Madison, VA. He is also survived by 9 granchildren and 6 great-granchildren. Emery is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bionelli and his sister Norma Howard.
A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 1 o'clock at Pine Ridge Cemetery, 130 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford. Kindly meet at the graveside.