John Anthony Bernard

John Anthony Bernard

John Bernard Obituary

Visit the Funeraria Alvarez de Paterson website to view the full obituary.

John Anthony Bernard, born on July 16, 2006, in Paterson, NJ, passed away on July 17, 2025.

He is survived by no noted family members or friends.

Visitation will be held on July 27, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and again on July 28, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Funeraria Alvarez De Paterson, located at 267 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513.

A Mass will take place on July 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's R.C. Church - Paterson, located at 399 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501.

Burial will follow at Crest Haven Memorial Park, 750 Passaic Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012, starting at 11:00 AM on July 28, 2025.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Funeraria Alvarez de Paterson

267 Park Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07513

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