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John Bernard Obituary
of Owego
John Bernard, 85, of Owego, passed away Saturday, December 01, 2007, at his home surrounded with family. John was predeceased by his parents, Marino and Maddalena Bernarde; also his daughter-in-law, Sandra Bernard. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Clara Thurston Ross Bernard; three devoted children, John Bernard, Jr., Boonville, Michael Bernard, Owego; Kathy Cavano, Kingston; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Joel, Jack and his wife, Lori, Steven, Alison and her husband, Shea; great-grandchildren, Lexi and Brynn; brother, Frank Bernarde; sisters, Anne Ziac, Mary Zimbleman, Josephine Wharton; brother-in-law, Charles Ross; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Ed Franz, Russ Avis and Ralph Jarvis; dear friends, Anne Bernard, Mary Padula-Malchak and Bob Cavano. John was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army Air Force as a gunnery instructor. He owned and operated Bernard Electric in Owego for over 50 years, was a Master Electrician, and also retired from I.B.M. after 27 years of service. John has touched so many lives over the years, he will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends for a time of sharing Tuesday, December 4, from 2 to 5 pm. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St. in Owego. Burial will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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rick arnold
December 5, 2007
Mike..sorry to hear of your dads death. I was amazed the last few years as we would walk up those stairs in the barn for parts, that John was still able to do so. Then this past year when I would come he'd say "you know where they are " It was always quicker with him though, because somehow he knew where everything was!I'll miss his presence there.
Tom M
December 4, 2007
So sorry to see John's passing. Visiting from Poughkeepsie, I last saw him last winter/spring while stopping to make a purchase and found him outside where he had fallen. Called the ambulance, covered him up and got him comfortable till they arrived. He was a great Guy !
Bill & Lori Bourgeois
December 4, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.
Ellen Pendegar
December 3, 2007
I have been a friend and colleague of Kathy Cavano for many years. I am so sorry to hear about her father's death. She always spoke so lovingly about him and her whole family. I send my condolences to her and her family, especially her Mother. I know that you will take care of each other through this most difficult time. I also wish to send my condolences from all at MHA
Eugene V Johnson
December 3, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family of John Sr. I knew John through maintenance at IBM. John mentored me so many times for which I am eternally greatful. He was a kind, caring and giving man always stopping to help when needed. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sandra and Harold House
December 2, 2007
To the family of John Sr.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. John and Sandy Bernard were our very close friends, and losing Sandy was very difficult for us. We want you to know how sad we are for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Brad, Lorna and Evelyn DeSantis
December 2, 2007
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time. The DeSantis Family of Boonville, NY
Hank Robson
December 2, 2007
John and I have been fri3ndws since the early days of IBM. He was always willing and able to help anyone and willing to take the time to explain how I could do something and save him a trip to the house.I am sure he will be missed by his family and the many friends that he leaves behind. I don't know if I ever heard anyone say anything negative about John in the twenty five yeards that I knew him before transferring to Charlotte IBM.
My sincere sympathy to his entire family.
Hank Robson, formerly Newark Valley
Marcia Parry
December 2, 2007
Clara,John Jr., Mike, and Kathy, Even though I met and knew you and your dad for only eight hours on Thursday night, I hope you will know what a pleasure it was to take care of him. I hope my being there was a comfort to you as well as John. May you take comfort in knowing he knew how much you and your extended family loved him. Marcia Parry, Personal Care Aide for Family and Children's Society.
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