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Michael Bernardo Obituary

Michael John Bernardo
September 14, 1962 - October 7, 2024
Michael John Bernardo, 62, passed away on October 7, 2024, at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is survived by his life partner, Kazuko Boatman, and his only son, Joseph Michael Bernardo. He was born in New Haven on September 14, 1962, a son of the late Diane Bernardo Panzo and the late Nicholas "Buddy" Bernardo. Michael is also survived by his step-mother, Mary Roberts, sister, Kelly Krasnow, and brother, James Bernardo, as well as his beloved nephews, Jacob, Hunter (Liana), and Parker Krasnow, and niece, Hannah Krasnow. He also leaves his aunts, Beverly and Judith Perillo.
Michael left a lasting legacy among all his peers as a true professional, with a career spanning over 40 years, in the Las Vegas gaming business.
Services were held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sign Michael's guest book and see his complete obituary at www.portofuneralhomes.net .

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Published by The New Haven Register on Jun. 15, 2025.

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Carmela Bernardo Marino & Family

June 20, 2025

Jimmy, Kelly & Family
So sorry for the loss of your Brother Michael You are all in my thoughts and prayers Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for Michael's Family. God bless you all,

Rob, Donna & Karen Frandy- Hamden

June 19, 2025

We are very saddened of Michael's passing. He was such a a gentle, kind person. May he rest peacefully. He is with his loved ones. Thinking of all of you!

Ann Riccio

June 15, 2025

I have so many wonderful memories of you and the fun loving sensitive little boy you were.The amazing friendship you had with my son Eddy .I miss those beautiful times I pray that the 2 of you are together in heaven laughing and imitating Jacky Gleason and the Honey Mooners I am so proud of the man and amazing father you became Rest In Peace and know how much you are missed especially by your Sister Kelly and Family and the Riccio Family

John Cascio Jr.

June 15, 2025

Dear Kelly and Family,
I´m so sorry to learn of your brother´s passing. May he rest in peace. My deepest condolences.

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