Celeste E. Berner (nee DiPierno) – Of Sebastian, formerly of Jensen Beach, passed away peacefully at
home surrounded by family, after a long illness, on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Age 93.

Celeste was born December 17, 1926 in New York, NY. Preceded in death by her parents Achilles and
Julia DiPierno, of New York and two sisters Chloe DiPierno and Annette DiPierno both of Ormond Beach,
FL.

Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Jack D. Berner (1993), with his military career they
traveled the country and abroad.

Together they raised three children; a daughter Jacqueline Stastny of Jensen Beach, two sons Steve H.
Berner Sr. and his wife Misty of Sebastian, FL, and Gary P. Berner who passed late last year, 2019. Also
survived by two brothers Gerald DiPierno and his wife Lillian of Wappingers Falls, NY and George Deane
of Riverdale, NY; a sister Colette Bordonaro and her husband Vic of Palm Coast, FL.

Loving grandmother to 18, great grandmother to 10, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Those who knew her best, loved her kind and giving heart, and her concern for her family and friends.
She had a long, well lived life. Celeste will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services for Celeste will be held at Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home, 950 SE Monterey
Road, Stuart, on Friday, July 31, at 12:00 – Noon. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of
services. Interment Fern Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Dementia and
Alzheimers Foundation @www.alzfnd.org will be appreciated.