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Oct. 28, 2025

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Bernard Gerard Obituary

Gerard - Bernard H., of Blue Point on October 23, 2025. Proud Navy veteran of the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart. Bernard was a longtime teacher in the East Islip School District. Beloved husband of the late Ellen. Loving father of Keith (Cynthia),

Kevin (Denise), Michael

(Ardra) and Gary (Eileen). Cherished grandfather of Jake, Patrick, Eric, Kiersten, Matthew, Megan, Nate, Riley, Courtney and Jack. Memorial visitation 4-7pm Tuesday, October 28, at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Highway, Bayport, NY 11705. Graveside serice Wednesday, October 29, 11:00am at Blue Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernard's memory may be made to the Autism Society of North Carolina.

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

Published by Newsday on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Oct

28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, Bayport

683 Montauk Highway, Bayport, NY 11705

Oct

29

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Blue Point Cemetery

23 Madison Street, Blue Point, NY 11715

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Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home

683 Montauk Hwy, Bayport, NY 11705

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