Bernard A. "Bernie" Prince
Bernard A. "Bernie" Prince
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Rochester: Saturday, September 13, 2025, at age 94. Predeceased by his wife, Doris [Gentile] Prince; infant daughter, Sharon Prince; grandsons, Joseph Ladd and Kevin Ladd; great granddaughter, Jocelyn Gonzalez; brothers, Gordon, Kenneth, Robert, Richard, and Ronald Prince; sisters, Monica Rothbauer and Lorraine Fichtner. He is survived by his children, Sharon (Lee) Hemmerich of FL, Patricia Ladd of FL, David Prince, Sandra Prince of FL, Gary Prince, Gail (Richard) Simons, Michael (Eileen) Prince, Daniel (Tara) Prince, Carol Prince (Dave Pullaro) of FL, Kristine (Steve) Brickler, and Lynn (Jeff) Knauf; 26 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Christine Prince and Marti Prince, Robert & Betty Gentile; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Bernie was a retiree of the Rochester City School District and was known as a fastpitch softball pitcher at Kodak Park.
No prior calling. On Friday, September 19, all are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 10:30 am at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Turning Point USA (https://donate.tpusa.com) in his memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Barb
September 15, 2025
Bernie was always happy and very pleasant to care for when he was at the Legacy.
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