Alfonso Mateo Bernabei, 78, passed on May 30, 2022. He was born to Roberto Bernabei and Sofia Bernabei in Lizzano, Apulia, Italy on September 02, 1944.

He married Maritza Bernabei in 1964 and they lived together in Galveston, Texas. Together they raised 3 children. Loredana Ware, Gabriela Contreras, Nicola Bernabei. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren. Gabriela Bernabei, Daniela Bernabei, Roberto Bernabei, Vaughn Ware Jr, Valerie Ware, Jose Contreras, Lizbeth Contreras, Amy Contreras, Jessica Contreras.