James "Jimmy" Berner

James "Jimmy" Berner, age 66, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away at home surrounded by family, following a brave battle with cancer on March 15, 2024. He was born in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia to the late Earl and Mary (nee Garlick) Berner.
Jim was the beloved husband of Kimberly (nee Kerr) and was married for 25 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Alexis and Brooke Berner. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Joseph (Michele), Lawrence (Leslie), and John (Dawn). He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Long (late husband Robert). Jim will be greatly missed by his many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He will also be sadly missed by Daniel McIntyre, Daniel Lodes, the Circle, fellow FOP Lodge #5 members, Walden Security co-workers, and by all who knew him.
Jim was a retired Philadelphia Police Detective, whose impressive career within the department spanned over 37 years. He dedicated 20 of those years to the ATF Arson and Explosive Task Force, where he served as a Task Force Officer. Jim continued his service beyond retirement and was actively working as a Court Security Officer at the James Byrne Federal Courthouse.
In his free time, Jim loved reading his Kindle, eating Ice Cream on the Wildwood Beaches, running, fishing, bike riding, and spending time with his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Life Celebration; Friday March 22nd from 6 to 9pm at the John F. Givnish Life Celebration Home 10975 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 and Saturday March 23rd from 9 to 10 am at Maternity BVM Church; 9230 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10am. His Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to Police Survivors Fund in care of FOP Lodge #5; 11630 Caroline Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.
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