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BERNARDIS Jr., Paul Lee
Retired Owner & President of Capital City Planing Mill Inc., Paul was born in Sacramento on May 13, 1923, and passed away in his native city on August 30, 2004. He was married to Stasia Hobrecht in 1947, and is also survived by his six children, Christine, Paul III (Kathryn), Michael (Emily), Brian (Carol), Tim (Claudia), Peter (Peggy), and his grandchildren, David, Matthew, Michelle, Nicole, Whitney, P.J., Kelly, Colleen & Lilly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bernardis Sr., as well as his sister, Eleanor Babich. Friends are welcome to attend a vigil service at Sacred Heart Church, 1040 39th Street, on Thursday at 7:00pm. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to be offered for the repose of his soul will be held at the church on Friday at 1:00pm. Private interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Brothers High School or to St. Mary's College of California. W.F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Directors.
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Robert Clark
September 11, 2004
I only knew Paul through the wonderful stories of Brian and Carol. I know he will be deeply missed. May Paul rest now in God's peace.
La Verne Wheeler
September 5, 2004
Brian - my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I know what a wonderful son you have been, and that you remained a comfort to your Dad in his last moments. God's blessings on you and your family.
La Verne
Piper Cafferata
September 2, 2004
Brian,
I'm so thankful that your father had you and your family by his side. It must have been a comfort to him. Even though I never met your father, I know he must have been a wonderful person to have a son like you. The loss of a parent is never easy, but your memories of him will always be with you. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Neal Cardosa
September 2, 2004
Sorry for your loss. I've come to know your parents through Mercy Pharmacy. I will miss Paul a great deal.
Carla Olsen MacDonald
September 1, 2004
Chrissy,
I have many fond memories of your Dad and his happy smile from our college days. I am thinking of your family at this time of great loss.
Carla
john breslin
September 1, 2004
I dealt with Mr. Bernardis & Capital City Planing Mill back in the 70's while employed with the Lynn Fetch Construction Company; and had the highest regard for him and his company. My condolences to the family.
Deborah and Philip Stein
September 1, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Your father was a lucky man to have so much love around him throughout his life.
Don Broun
September 1, 2004
Dear Brian and Carol,
I would like to express my sympathy for the loss of your father. I have prayed for you over this past year regarding your father's situation, and I lift you up to our Lord and Savior now as you grieve the loss of Paul Junior's life here on earth.
Warm regards, Don
David Eiri
September 1, 2004
My deepest condolences to the family. I'm sure your father was happy to have you stand by him.
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