Bernard L Minetti

Commander Bernard L. Minetti USN, Ret., of Peachtree City, Georgia died September 10, 2022 in Sharpsburg, Georgia at the age of 91. He was born July 15, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Bernard J. and Ettorina Minetti.

Bernard was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He entered the Navy in 1951 and became a Commissioned Naval Officer in 1954. He was a Naval Aviator and retired as a Commander in 1977 after 25 years of service. As an ordained Deacon in the Catholic Church, he served God his entire life.

Bernard was a devoted husband, father, and God-Father. Though we know he is in the Hands of God, his absence on earth leaves a great sadness behind. He will be forever missed.

Commander Minetti is survived by his daughter, Bernadette Timm; son, Michael Minetti; sister, Marilyn Barletta; and brother, Richard Minetti. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Patrecia A. Minetti.

A visitation will be held at 6PM Monday, October 3 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona. A Mass will be held at 10:30AM, Tuesday, October 4 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, Arizona. Interment will take place at 12:30PM, Friday, October 7 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona.