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Roger L. Bernardi
Colonel (Ret.) Roger L. Bernardi, 80, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019 at Mary Washington Hospital. Roger was born on June 22, 1938 in White Plains, N.Y. to Lt. Col. (Ret.) Eugene Raymond Bernardi and Helen O'Connor Bernardi. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1991 after serving 30 years in the Field Artillery. Survivors include his wife, Martha Imlay Bernardi; son James L. Bernardi of Playa del Rey, CA; daughter Ann C. Bernardi (Aaron Rathgeb) of Fredericksburg, VA; and four granddaughters, Autumn Bernardi, and Helen, Kate, and Molly Bernardi Rathgeb. Marty's cousin, The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg, FL will conduct a Mass of the Resurrection at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, VA. The burial and military honors will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 22 at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Thomas, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to The U.S. Army Museum at the Army Historical Foundation, 2425 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22201, to the Warrior Retreat at Serve Our Willing Warriors, 16013 Waterfall Road, Haymarket, VA 20169-2126 or to any charity of your choice in his name.www.covenantfuneralservice.com
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Major Daniel Parker
March 14, 2024
As his Deputy Director for the Fire Support Department, I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable about the enter workings of the Army, Fort Sill and the Field Artillery. At put him at the top of my list of the officers I worked for and being around him. I remember closing the office with Carol (his secretary) late trying to prepare for his arrival the next morning. God bless you and family. Major Dan
Martin Smith
March 10, 2022
Roger Bernardi was the `Iron Major´ of my battalion at Fort Hood. He was a marvel to watch in the field: energy, intelligence, action under pressure, yet humor and understanding when it was most needed and appreciated by staff and troops. A real soldier we´ll always remember with affection.
John Mulshine
May 3, 2021
Knew Roger years ago at ARI archive in Monterey, CA. He and I bonded about our Army and Notre Dame connections. So sorry I waited too long to reconnect.
John
Jim Morvay
February 11, 2021
Still miss you bud.
John & Natalie Loughran
February 20, 2019
Mayor---Heroic soldier...dedicated American...Mentor...Notre Dame diehard...best friend. Our lives were enriched by your friendship and diminished with your passing. We will never take another sip of red wine without raising our glass to toast you. God speed
February 20, 2019
Col Roger Bernardi was a tremendous leader, mentor, and Soldier. As Director for the Fire Support and Combined Arms Operations Department at Ft Sill OK he heavily influenced the professional development of US Army and Marine Corps officers and NCOs as well as those of many of our Allied nations. We will always remember his professionalism, sense of humor, and dedication. He was simply a great man, admired by many.
LTG(Ret) Dave Valcourt, Brewster MA.
Charles
February 19, 2019
It was you that influenced me to serve. Thank you sir for getting me on a path to better myself. I'm certain your character helped inspire others as well to succeed in life. Rest easy for you are in pain no more.
Ron Zlotnik
February 19, 2019
Bear Rest in peace, my friend. And please find a Shady Grove in Heaven where we may all assemble for that last, great reunion.
Jim Morvay
February 17, 2019
Godspeed. I'll miss you buddy. And remember, where you are now, there will never be any doubt as to which key to press on that laptop.
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