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Peter Bardach Obituary
Mr. Bardach, of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Newton, N.J., died November 30, 2013. Peter Michael was preceded in death by his longtime partner and companion, Mrs. Gene Babcock of Lynn Haven and Franklin, N.J., and his partner Priscilla Miller of Lynn Haven. He leaves behind Priscilla's children, Brad, Paul, Dusty, Howard, Pat, Barbara, Susan and Lynn.
Prior to his retirement in 1993, Mr. Bardach enjoyed a lengthy career in the fields of advertising and broadcasting. He was employed for 25 years by Foote, Cone and Belding in New York, where he served as Senior Vice President Broadcasting. In 1972 he founded WSUS FM in Franklin, N.J., which later expanded into television WUSU Video 8. In 1987 he founded WRBA, Bay 96 Radio, in Panama City, Fla.
During his retirement, and up to the time of his death, he was an active volunteer at WKGC Public Radio at Gulf Coast Community College. He produced and broadcast the weekly "Showcase of Show Tunes," "WKGC On Stage," "Peter Michael's Place," and was co-producer and host for "Emerald Coast Studio."
A private memorial service for family and friends will be held at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, kindly send contributions to the WKGC Foundation, at Gulf Coast College, Panama City, FL.
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2403 Harrison Ave.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Bardach
Jerry Waters
December 6, 2013
I met Peter 55 years ago. He was a wonderful friend.....
when I think of him it's always in terms of his appearance
and personality - always GLOWING !
December 5, 2013
Peter Michael....I will always miss you...I always look for you, at your favorite parking spot....at WKGC...and will miss your valuable words to me, concerning radio...you was always considerate....
Barbara Stevens
December 4, 2013
Peter was a dear friend and mentor. He was always like a father (and grandfather to my son) and he will be missed dearly.
Rick Bolger
December 3, 2013
He was truly a positive force in the Sussex County community
Larry Tighe
December 2, 2013
I began WRNJ in Aug. 1976. Peter showed up at the door and gave this neophyte friendship and guidance in the rough and tumble world of the broadcast business. The industry has lost a giant.
Larry Tighe
WRNJ Radio
December 2, 2013
A genuine and faithful friend.
Larry Tighe
Joe Knox
December 2, 2013
Peter was a great broadcaster and friend when I started WJRZ in New Jersey in 1976 and while I was President of the NJ Broadcasters Assn.
Pete Arnow
December 2, 2013
Thank you for all of your help and support when I was in New Jersey.
Pete Arnow, WMTR, WDHA-FM
Bob Pell
December 2, 2013
Peter was both a good friend and a personal hero to me. His legacy of charity and humility stands as an example to all of us. I shall miss him more than words can express. My deepest sympathy for the family's loss.
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