Albert E. "Phil" Bubnis, Sr., 99 formerly of Shenandoah Heights died Monday evening, December 6, 2021 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Shaft, Lower William Penn on April 25, 1922 he was a son of the late Matthew and Rose (Madonis) Bubnis.
He was a decorated World War II Army Veteran. He received the American Theater Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Phil's Rendezvous Café, Mahanoy City. Earlier he was a supervisor at the former Litton Industries, a large defense contractor in Long Island, New York.
He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and the former St. George's Church. Phil was also a member of the Mahanoy City American Legion Post 74.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife, the former Marie Rosetti in 1969 and three sisters, Anna, Fran and Leona and four brothers, Joseph, William, John and Leonard.
Surviving are his son, Albert E. Bubnis, Jr. and his wife Mary of Wingdale, New York; one grandson, Matthew Bubnis and his wife Samantha of Dover Plains, New York; one great-grandson, Dominic Bubnis; his niece, Rose Marie Barton and her husband Mike of Minersville; additional nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends survive.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 9:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Military honors will follow the Mass at the church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, New Rochelle, New York will be held at the convenience of the family. A viewing will be held on Friday morning from 8:00 am until 9:00 am in Divine Mercy Church.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook below.
Viewing
Divine Mercy Church
Friday, December 10, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
232 West Cherry Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Mass of Christian Burial
Divine Mercy Church
Friday, December 10, 2021
9:00 AM
232 West Cherry Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Interment