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Nelson P. Viola, Jr.

August 26, 1933 — December 25, 2023

New Berlin

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Nelson P. Viola, Jr., 90, of New Berlin, formerly of Connecticut, entered into rest Christmas morning, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 26, 1933, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a son of the late Nelson Patrick Viola and Ruth (Ferris) Smith.  In July 1957, he married the former Sharon Jane Whalley, who preceded him in death.

Nelson was a 1953 graduate of Central High School, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

He served in the Army from September 30, 1953, until his honorable discharge August 24, 1955.

Nelson was employed as a Jeweler at David Harvey Jewelers, Spectors Jewelers, and Michael’s Jewelers.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Sharnel J. and Edward Pilko of New Berlin; one son and daughter-in-law, Nelson “Buddy” P., III and Deborah A. Viola of Wexford; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Florence Viola of Connecticut; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Robert Liptak of Florida; and 8 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 6, at the Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 308 Market St, New Berlin, with Rev. Alice Rauch, officiating.

A fellowship meal will follow the service.

Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.

Leave condolences and memories online at www.rouppfuneralhome.com.

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church

308 Market St, New Berlin, PA 17855

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