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According to the funeral home, the following services have been scheduled: Visitation, on October 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., ending at 5:00 p.m., at Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY. Visitation, on October 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., ending at 9:00 p.m., at Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY. Service, on October 11, 2022 at 11:30 a.m., at St. Ignatius Martyr R.C. Church, 721 W. Broadway, Long Beach, NY.
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AnnMarie Savino
October 3, 2024
We miss you every day Bernie...we'll never forget you, thanks for making our mornings spent listening to you, so special. RIP
Laurie Henkin
October 2, 2024
I am a long- time listener of WABC 770AM Radio. Bernard, I miss your presence on the air. You were a wonderful inspiration to many folks. Keep up your watch over your family and friends. Laurie Henkin - Scarsdale, New York
susan giggey
October 2, 2024
RIP Bernie
Angela M. Zago
October 1, 2024
Bernard you are greatly missed. I pray that you are at peace and watching over your family. I miss listening to you
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Patricia Wolslagel
October 1, 2024
I weep silently for you Bernie , you and Don Imus, some days gave me a reason to get up and face the day................ I keep hearing in my head " Which Doesnt Belong And Why" when I hear or see a funny situation...... You would have loved the politics going on now......... PEACE OUT , man.............
Angela Vaccaro
October 1, 2023
I only discovered Bernard McGuirk, listening to Bernie and Sid in the morning radio on WABC, and what a refreshing radio show! Sadly, this was only for about a year before he died but what kept me listening was the wit, humor and common sense not heard anywhere else. A great loss to the station and to humanity! Condolences to the family on this anniversary.
Thomas Norris
November 10, 2022
RIP, you are missed already !
You are in our prayers!
Mary Ann Murphy
October 29, 2022
Bernie, you will truly be missed. I have a fond memory of running into you at Penn Station on my way to work. You were in deep conversation with someone with your glasses on your head just like I do and I didn't want to bother you. I will miss your humor and intellect. Rest in eternal peace.
Laurie Henkin
October 19, 2022
Bernard was a major part of my family's morning routine for many years. He was a unique individual, a man of countless virtues and talents. He was a superb intellect and a kind, gentle man. Listening to him on WABC Radio was always a treat. He was blessed with a wonderful family. He can rest in peace and out of his pain.
Laurie Henkin, Scarsdale
Michael S Bendon
October 14, 2022
Bernie brought joy, laughter and intellectual challenge to my life. God bless Bernie and the family. When they play "which doesn't belong and why" in heaven, the answer will never be "Bernard McGurk."
Patricia Ellen Wolslagel
October 13, 2022
Bernie.......thank you for the many , many hours of enjoyment you gave to me on the IMUS show during a dark time in my life. You will never know how much that meant to me. The sadness will not end for me, you were truly loved.
Pat Wolslagel
Ft. Myers, Fl.
Janice Dooner Lynch
October 12, 2022
It has been almost a week, and I still can´t believe that Bernie is gone. Despite his long illness and suffering, it was such a shock to hear that he actually left us. Bernie was so entertaining with Imus for so many years, especially as Cardinal O´Connor and other characters. But then with his own show with Sid, Bernie revealed another side of himself-a very intelligent and well read patriot who was incredibly well versed in all the issues of the day. I was so honored to have been a contestant on "Beat Bernie," and surprised to be the second contestant ever to actually beat him in June 2020. It gave me a chance to talk to him, which was the biggest thrill of all. What a kind and humble man, in addition to being a unique talent who can never be replaced.
My deepest sympathy to his wife Carol, his children Brendan and Melanie, his father, and the rest of the McGuirk family. Many thanks to them for allowing his funeral mass yesterday to be live streamed so that those who could not attend could pay respects to Bernie virtually and witness the heartfelt eulogies given by Melanie, Bo Dietl, Sid, and Mike Breen. I pray for his family and closest friends and colleagues during this very sad time, and for Bernie of course as well. Rest In Peace, Bernie. You are now one of the multitude of angels in Heaven, and you will always be greatly loved and greatly missed God bless you always.
Mary Ellen Weinel
October 11, 2022
Dear McQuirk Family,
As I traveled every morning to work, Bernie was that reassuring voice that made sense of life on that particular day as current news unraveled. When Bernie´s death was shared the other day, I sobbed like I lost a brother.
His pure honesty guided me daily in a crazy world. He worked all throughout COVID and tried to make sense of the virus. I sadly lost my husband to COVID so I share Carol´s loss of amazing men. Life hands us challenges we never expected. May all the angels in Heaven welcome Bernie and offer him a front row seat to review and stand as our lives are welcomed in heaven for jobs well done. May the wind be at his back always and may the good Lord hold him in the palm of his hand
Linda
October 11, 2022
Mere words can never truly express how fortunate we all were to have Bernie wake us up in the morning. He gifted us each day with his extraordinary intelligence, great sense of humor and great empathy. His life was an inspiration to all of us. As many have conveyed, although I did not know him, I was heartbroken and many tears were shed. I will truly miss this ray of sunshine that brightened my days. May his family find peace and comfort knowing how this wonderful man positively touched so many lives. My deepest condolences to his family.
Bob Splane
October 11, 2022
Bernie was the best. Listened to him for thirty years while traveling the Northeast. He was like family. May his family be comforted by their love and memories of this special man.
Pam knox
October 10, 2022
Bernie, I am heartbroken that you are gone from us. I prayed that you would be coming back in to the studio everyday. You were such a beautiful bright spot in my life everyday. You made all the bad stuff happening in the world right now a little more bearable for me. I´m sure a lot of people feel that way about you. You gave us hope. I love you Bernie. I´m so happy that I got to see you ( and sid) with Bill Oreilly at the paramount in Huntington. You were unbelievable. My deepest condolence´s to your beautiful family. You were a great husband and father. On top of that you were a wonderful person. The world was a greater place with you in it. My days won´t be the same without my Bernie in the morning. Rest In Peace. Love Pam k.
Mark Blake
October 10, 2022
My deepest condolences to the McGuirk family. For almost
30 years you´ve been there for me
and many more every morning.
I can´t believe I´ll never hear that NY voice of reason, common sense, laughter and honesty again. Tell Imus hello. I thank God for you and your life. May you Rest In Peace & may your memory be eternal.
Matt from FL
October 10, 2022
Bernie, I love you bro. Holdz it down up there..
Peg Parrish
October 10, 2022
Bernie, you made my mornings better for three decades and I will always remember your voice, your laugh, your shenanigans and jokes, but most of all, I will remember you for your character, your smarts and your kindness to everyone. I pray for your family, friends and co-workers and hope our pain eases a little bit each day while we try to figure out a world without Bernie. It is going to be very tough for a very long time but we will think of you every day and smile.
Jerri
October 10, 2022
Bernie, thank you for all the great laughs and times. I am so sad for you and your family. You were one of a kind, absolutely magnificent.
Jerri
Elizabeth Baione, Vincent Baione
October 10, 2022
On behalf of my husband Vincent and I, we offer the family our prayers and heartfelt sympathy. Bernie was an integral part of our mornings for decades. We will miss him terribly. I never before cried and mourned as I have this past week for a person I never met. It may seem a foolish thing, but to both of us, we felt as though we knew him. He was in my prayers at Mass every Saturday evening. We followed his struggle and are sad he never recovered. But in a grater sense he is free from pain and earthly trials and in the arms of God.
Tim
October 10, 2022
May his gentle soul rest in peace. I like many will miss his voice in the mornings where he always delivered the facts with great humor and authority. His family can be very proud of him. Legend!
Jeantte
October 10, 2022
So sorry about Bernie's passing. I will truly miss his humor and insights on all different topics. You left us all to soon. Prayers for your family. RIP
Sandy
October 10, 2022
I will miss you Bernie. Thank you for living in my lifetime. You added to it.
Robert S. Santander, Esq.
October 10, 2022
Dear Bernie :
I have been a fan of yours since the IMUS days.
I agree with the fans who have written tributes on your behalf - you were superbly well read/well informed, smart, creative, funny, you had a way of uplifting people.
Now you belong to the Ages, no more suffering, no more pain.
I am grateful to have been a fan of yours - unpretentious, honest, genuine.
I will never forget the joy you brought me.
We will all carry on without you, but your mark on all of us, and on this world, will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace,
Robert S. Santander, Esq.
Pleasantville, NY
Valerie Heller
October 10, 2022
Dearest Bernie you will be missed and my heart breaks for your family your friends and your family on WABC
elizabeth werner
October 10, 2022
A true gentleman and scholar. The way you spoke of your wife and children showed what a lovely man you were. It's a little less bright with your passing. Rest in the arms of the Lord. My prayers are with your family.
Frank
October 10, 2022
I'm sad Love Bernie Frank Macedonio Family
The DeFilippo Family
October 10, 2022
We love you Bernie!!! You made our days and lives better!
Love and god bless you and your family, The DeFilippo Family
Judy
October 10, 2022
Absolutely the best part of my day forever! Just loved Bernie! God bless his soul & his family!
Rich Mccahey
October 10, 2022
My condolences to the entire McGuirk Family. Long time listener. Always the Best.
Tony Triola
October 10, 2022
Rest In Peace to one of the all time greats! You brought smiles and laughter to millions making life better in this crazy world. Condolences to your family and loved ones you will be missed!
Tony T. New Windsor
Robert Nigro
October 9, 2022
Rest in peace You will be missed by one and all, great American and surely great family man, now you walk with God
Joseph cisek
October 9, 2022
When I heard of,Bernies passing,a sadness came over me.I wish it wasn't so ,you and sid are loved by millions I am so sorry
Mary Coffey
October 9, 2022
I was heart-broken when I learned of your untimely passing earlier this week. It doesn´t seem real. I will miss hearing your voice each morning during my morning routine and my commute to work. Like many others, I feel like you were a friend I never got the chance to meet. The world has lost a smart, funny, kind, and loving person. My sincere condolences go out to the McGuirk family. He was such a special person. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to get through this very difficult time. God Bless you all and God Bless Bernie! Rest In Peace my friend!
Susan
October 9, 2022
Thank you Bernie for everything. You've been a a true hero and I will always be grateful for your reassurances during covid. I know you are in a better place.
Angela M. Zago
October 9, 2022
Bernie I will miss you so very much. Thank you for the years of knowledge and entertainment you provided. May you be at peace and watch over your loving family. God Speed you will never ever be forgotten. My deepest condolences to the McGuire family you are all in my prayers.
Kris W.
October 9, 2022
My Beautiful Mom would say, "when your time comes.. you can't do anything about it."
Bernie, I've already wondered if you met my dearly departed. I hope and pray that our souls unite, forever ~
May God continue to guide, protect and care for your loved ones.
Thank you for a job well done!
Amen
Ellen and Dan Leddy
October 9, 2022
My husband and I want to express our sincere condolences to the McGuirk family. We know the most important thing in Bernie´s life was his family. We were loyal listeners of Bernie and Sid and we looked forward each morning to hear Bernie´s voice. Nobody could match Bernie´s wit and wisdom. WABC listeners will never forget Bernie. May you all be comforted by your wonderful memories of a great man. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ute Bischoff
October 9, 2022
My deepest condolences on Bernie´s passing. Never knew him in person but I consider him family. May our Lord bring comfort and peace to his family. I´ll say a few Masses and Rosaries for Bernie
Susan
October 9, 2022
Been listening (and laughing) since the Imus days. Huge loss. Sympathies and prayers to the McGuirk family
Linda Witting
October 9, 2022
I did not know him personally, but loved him from the Imus years,I cried when I heard of his untimely death and cannot stop thinking about him,I loved Bernie Im so sad
Vincent sullivan
October 9, 2022
I feel like I lost a friend i never met!
Been listening to him forever.
He was so funny smart entertaining respectful kind .
He will never be replaced .
Morning drive time won´t be the same .
God bless your family
Frank and Am
October 9, 2022
Bernie we loved you. We're heartbroken. Rest easy now. We will never forget you.. prayers for your family and Sid... To a true warrior, may God Bless you and hold you in the palm of His Hand, dear friend.
Angela Vaccaro
October 8, 2022
Shedding a tear for the great mind I recently discovered on the radio. I did not get to hear your wisdom for very long, but it will be missed terribly.
As you are laid to rest, may your family and listeners find comfort and solace in the tremendous legacy you are leaving behind.
John B
October 8, 2022
Just a WABC listener who loved Bernie. You will be missed.
Cathy Daleo
October 8, 2022
Our condolences to the McGuirk family. Bernie was a true talent and a real gentleman and family man. Kind, warm , and intelligent. A joy to hear his voice first thing in the morning. You will be truly missed by all who knew you. Rest in peace,sweet prince!
Cathy and Anne Marie
Rhonda and Alison
October 8, 2022
We appreciate how Bernie was a dedicated and loyal family man.
We loved hearing him every morning. A great loss. Our condolences to Carol, Brendan, Melanie and his dad. Rest In Peace. God Bless. Rhonda and Alison
Carol
October 8, 2022
Bernie, you were the first voice I would hear every morning for years !!!!
You will be missed very much by me!! I cried when I heard you passed away ... cried for a friend I never met. RIP Bernie !!!
Joe Mulligan
October 8, 2022
My one hour commute was made easy by listening to Bernie and Sid.
May the angels welcome you to your eternal reward.
Rich McELLIGOTT
October 8, 2022
BERNIE ,a friend to talk/workout with at sports club,many years met him in my town at PT.Lookout, BERNIE and his great Son would watch the 4th of JULY Fireworks FROM THE CORNER OF LIDO.GREATMAN RIP.
Leah Abela
October 7, 2022
I am so sad at the passing of Bernie ...I only found Bernie and Sid in the morning a couple of years ago ...Bernie was incredible and I will miss his voice so much ...and his intelligence...I have so much respect for him and really thought he was going to beat this ...Heaven had gained an amazing Angel ..Rest In peace and condolences to his family to get through this ...
Joe ODonnell
October 7, 2022
I'm devastated. Bernard was one of the funniest, most outrageous, most entertaining voices in radio. But he was also a gentleman's gentleman. I will never forget how warm and welcoming he was to me and my 16-year-old son, Michael, back in 1996 when my son wrote a letter to Imus' brother Fred, who in turn got Michael a (very rare) invitation to sit in the radio booth for an hour and watch the Imus in the Morning program live. Imus' assistant stopped me at the studio door, saying just my son was allowed in. But Bernard, who I had conversed with on the phone for close to a decade at that point, quickly blew off her edict and allowed me in as well. When an hour passed, that same by-the-book assistant came in and said, "Time to go." Once again, Bernard stepped in and allowed us to stay for the remainder of the show. Then, he had us wait a half hour in his office with him and Chief Engineer, Lou Rufino, before escorting us back to Imus' private office for a brief, but oh so memorable, meeting with the greatest radio personality of all time himself. 58 years on this planet, and that 4-day weekend with Michael is still the greatest weekend of my life, and Bernard was a huge part of making it so. You were taken way, way too soon. You will be missed.
Francis McFadden
October 7, 2022
Teigh La Dia
Nancy Pupke
October 7, 2022
Heartfelt Condolences to Bernie´s wife and children.
You were an amazing Talent Bernie and I enjoyed being a loyal fan and daily listener of yours for over a decade . Your intelligence coupled with your authenticity and humor packed a powerful punch and you will be missed dearly . After a life well lived, onto eternal paradise and the peace you so deserve. N. Pupke , Malverne, NY
Cindy Nelson
October 7, 2022
My sincere condolences to Bernie´s family and friends. He was one in a billion. I will miss hearing him on BERNIE and Sid in the Morning. Rest in Eternal Peace, Cardinal
Mike N.
October 7, 2022
I met Bernie once back when he was with WFAN . He was representing FAN at Irish Times Pub in Holbrook. We had a couple of beers and you could see he was as genuine a person that you could ever meet. Been listening to him for over 30 years and even though I hardly knew him I feel like I lost a dear friend. He will be sorely missed.
Mary Jane Spillane
October 7, 2022
I will miss Bernie so much. WABC is the first program I turn on every morning. Have been listening since the Imus days and
now with Bernie and Sid!
What a great guy. Rest In Peace Bernie!!
Eric from Merrick
October 7, 2022
Bernie, will miss hearing you during my early morning walks. Spoke to you a couple of times last summer when you hosted with Pete King. You were a helluva listen. Used to see you riding your bike on the boardwalk in Long Beach. You and Sid were made for each other and you have left us and your family with great memories... wish the show could have gone on a whole lot longer. You´re a good man. Condolences to your family. RIP my friend.
Lucille
October 7, 2022
Rest in peace Bernard although I was a new listener you made my drive to the train station in the morning very interesting. You will be missed. My condolences to the McGuirk family.
Matt and Meg Segal
October 7, 2022
My wife and I loved Bernard every time we heard him. He had great perspectives on life and when we heard him on Imus he always provided a laugh when we needed it. And when he was the Cardinal, he gave lots of free publicity to FedEx with his hat.
Lary Cozzolino
October 7, 2022
To my Favorite radio host
Listening a long time
Heart broken as many
Never to forget
To your family ...we pray
for strength and peace
May God Bless you
Lary Cozzolino West Hempstead NY
Valerie Augenthaler
October 7, 2022
I´ve been listening to Bernie on the radio for at least a half a dozen years. He was my morning buddy. I am heartbroken. What a lovely man and my heart goes out to his entire family. Valerie Augenthaler
Nancy Sweeney
October 7, 2022
Brilliant mind, acerbic wit, caring and creative spirit, devoted husband and father. Bernie, your life was a blessing to many. Requiescat in Pace.
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