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John A. Bernardo

1964 - 2021

John A. Bernardo obituary, 1964-2021, Amsterdam, NY

BORN

1964

DIED

2021

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De Stefano Funeral Home - Amsterdam

1414 State Highway 5S

Amsterdam, New York

John Bernardo Obituary

John A. Bernardo, 57, of Florida Ave, Amsterdam New York, owner of J. Bernardo Contracting, passed away suddenly Friday November 26, 2021, from COVID related illness at St. Mary's Health Care Amsterdam New York. Born January 22, 1964, in Schenectady New York, he was the first son of Shirley (Buzzo) Bernardo and the late John S. Bernardo. John was the proud owner of J. Bernardo Contracting. He loved his family, camping, and fishing. John was well known by his sense of humor, scaring people, along with the love and respect he showed everyone. He married Karen Rutecki Bernardo on June 2, 1990. Survivors include his wife, Karen Bernardo; daughters: Angelina Bernardo (Mike Blake), Rachel Bernardo (Joshua Shimkus), and Sicily Bernardo (Tommy Hulett); 4 grandchildren: Jaida, Lina, Ana, and Kash who he loved dearly. Mother Shirley Bernardo; siblings: Mark Bernardo, Jeff Bernardo, Jamie Bernardo (Stefany), and Tina Bernardo (Raymond). Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and lifelong friends. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at De Stefano Funeral Home, Rt. 5-S, Amsterdam with the Rev. O. Robert Demartinis officiating. Calling hours will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. De Stefano Funeral Home 1414 State Highway Rt. 5-S, Amsterdam, NY 12010, (518) 843-2755.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Nov. 28, 2021.

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Michael Taylor

November 29, 2021

He will be missed eternally. Many great memories that will never be forgotten. All around great guy. Best friend and brother.

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Taylor Karen

November 29, 2021

Karen, I'm so sorry for you and your family, my heart hurts for you all. John was like brother growing up and I feel like I've lost a family member. He was a good husband and father. I know how much you and the girls meant to him. He will be terribly missed. Stay strong and I know your hearts will heal because wouldn't want any other way.

Esther Shaver

November 28, 2021

I am so sorry for you lose John was a very good man and will be missed my all that knew him

Nick Litts & Sarah Willams

November 28, 2021

To the Bernardo Family we are so sorry for your loss John was such a great person he impacted everyone he met

Laurie Canizzaro

November 28, 2021

So sorry for your loss;John was a good guy ;he helped my mother keep her house going for years.He always brought her flowers for christmas and her birthday.

Josie Bernardo

November 28, 2021

My head is still processing the facts. I can´t even believe this is real. I have known you since I was 16 years old. So many memories built to last a lifetime. You are the man that continued the family traditions for everyone. I´m just sorry that I didn´t make a lot of them as much as I wanted to. You will always be remembered for your hard work, your kindness, your family values, and most of all, your unique humor to jump out of nowhere to scare and give a big laugh to everyone in the room. I know you will continue to watch over everyone from where you are. I just hope you don´t continue the scaring from where you are (joke) Rest In Peace Johnny!

nicholas bernardo

November 28, 2021

my best memerys with my uncle he was always about his family and was always on the go nothing ever stopped him will be very missed imma miss you this makes me very speechless to know that u had passed away but atleast you are up there with grandpa i will always love and miss you fly high uncle john

Claudia Bouck

November 28, 2021

I worked with John a long time ago in Amsterdam. He was always upbeat and talked allot about his wife. I was very happy to see him get his business. My prayers and condolences to all the family. May God comfort you at this time.

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