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1953

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2019

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DEBORAH BERNARDI Obituary

BERNARDI, Deborah (Skerry) A lifelong resident of South Boston, died December 6, 2019, surrounded by her devoted and adoring friends and family. Deborah was born in 1953 in South Boston, Massachusetts. She is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, James 'Barney' Bernardi (Ret. BFD), of South Boston. Devoted mother of Melissa Anderson and her husband Kenneth, Jaime Bernardi and her husband Tim Bothwell, and Tia Bernardi, all of South Boston. Loving and doting grandmother to her world, James and Joey Rose Bothwell. Lifelong and dearest friend of Melody and Joseph Curtis of South Boston. She is the daughter of the late John V. and Mary T. Skerry of South Boston. Sister, best friend, and partner in crime to the late Maureen Curran of Milton, also sister to the late Brian Skerry of South Boston, John Skerry, Jr. of Pembroke, Beverly O'Connor of Pembroke, Barry Skerry of Kingston, and Marc Skerry of South Boston. She is survived also by many nieces and nephews. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, on Tuesday, December 10th, from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid Church, 841 East Broadway, South Boston, on Wednesday, December 11th, at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Bernardi may be made to South Boston Catholic Academy, 866 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2019.

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Patricia Marsters

December 2, 2025

Miss you Debbie

MaryAnne Miller

December 2, 2023

Your family and friends were blessed to know and love you. Always in our hearts

Nazzie

December 2, 2023

Another year of sadness for us on earth remembering loved ones God bless us all Barney

Kathy Welch

December 3, 2020

Thoughts and prayers for Debbie’s family and friends. God bless you.

Tom & Pat Marsters

December 2, 2020

Thinking of you Barney and your family. ♥

Jerry Sparrow

June 8, 2020

My belated sincere condolences to the Bernadi family during their time of mourning. Jerry Sparrow

Tom & Anne (Dom's sister) Laquidara

December 28, 2019

Dear Barney, Sorry is never enough at a time like this but know that we are thinking of you with love.

Joe Narduzzo

December 12, 2019

Barney so sorry to hear of your loss of Debbi a true lifelong friend of ours may she Rest In Peace.

Mary Beth Woods

December 11, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time Jimmy. The Powers Family .

December 11, 2019

Barney and family,sorry for your loss RIP
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Tom and pat Marsters

December 9, 2019

To Barney and your family. So sorry for your loss. Tom and Pat

Bobby and Kathy Welch

December 9, 2019

Dear Barney and family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loving Wife and Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the happy memories of Debbie carry you through this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Bobby and Kathy Welch

MaryAnne Miller

December 9, 2019

Barney and family, please know that Michael, Kathleen, and I are sending spiritual hugs, love, and prayers during this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your sadness. Debbie had a glow of goodness that will continue to give you strength in these dark days. God bless all of you, and Godspeed to your sweet Debbie.

Maryann Harty

December 9, 2019

So sorry for your loss.
"coats" was a sweetie, always at ma's with Dorothy and Kathy for tea.

Priscilla Murphy

December 9, 2019

Sending warm thoughts as you travel this difficult road.
Sincerely,
Priscilla Murphy

December 9, 2019

Condolences from Jaime's team at State Street Global Advisors. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.

December 9, 2019

So sorry for the families loss.may the God and father who binds up the broken-hearted, comfort strengthens and soothed all those who mourn.may God sustain the families and friends .my deepest sympathy and condolences to the families during this difficult time of grief and pain.
- GP/LM

Karen Bany Cassino

December 8, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss Barney and to your family. Debbie was a wonderful person. May she Rest In Peace.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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10:00 a.m.

St. Brigid Church

841 East Broadway, South Boston, MA

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