Cecilio Bernabe Jr.

July 17, 1949 - August 3, 2020

Cecilio O. Bernabe, Jr., age 71, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Our beloved Cecilio, "Boy" was born July 17, 1949 in Quezon City, Philippines to the late Cecilio Bernabe, Sr. and and Esperana Ona Bernabe. He was the fifth of 10 children, four preceded him in death. Boy married Lourdes, "Ludette" Bernabe in 1974 in Toronto, Canada and two children, Cedric and Cecile, were born from this union. The family moved to Virginia in 1985. Boy spent the last 25+ years doing home remodeling projects, where he used his toolbox of skills to fulfill the needs of so many, often charging less than he should, because he had such a big heart. He also catered many events, for family and friends, where word of mouth brought him so many referrals. His smile lit up a room, his kindness reached so many, he truly was the "darling" of the family. Cecilio is survived by his wife Lourdes, children Cedric Bernabe and Cecile Burton; daughter in law Maricel Aguirre and son-in-law Josh Burton; grandchildren Sebastian, Alyssa, Jaiden, Kayla, and Callen; siblings Wendelina, Esperanza, Edgardo, Leodegario and Orlando, and their spouses and children; and so many more extended family members. The family was with Boy and received friends on Monday, August 10th, followed by a prayer service at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. The family will hold a Catholic mass for Boy on Friday, September 11th at 10am at St John’s Catholic Church in Leesburg, Va, followed by his burial service. Due to Covid-19, the family understands if you are unable to attend. Extra masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing will be observed at the church.