Reno Bernardo
October 3 1931 - June 23 2008
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday June 26th 2008 4:00-8:00 pm
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Prayer Service
Thursday June 26th 2008 at 7:45 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
GAC
Thursday June 26th 2008 at 5:30 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
Funeral Mass
Friday June 27th 2008 at 10:30 am
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
313 North State St.
Westerville
, Ohio 43082-8825
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Obituary
Reno Joseph Bernardo, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 23rd 2008 at his home. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. A member of the GAC, AIG and the SFI. He retired from the construction industry and hotel development after 40+ years of dedicated service. Reno was very devoted to his family and never met a stranger. His generosity was felt by all who knew him. He is eternally loved and will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Feliciano and Maria, brothers; Tony, Enio, Dan(Mary), Leno(Rosemary) and John(Rose Marie), sisters Flora(Robert)McMillen and Claudie(Gene)Posani and brother-in-law Edward Buklad. Survived by his loving and supportive family; wife of 51 years Mary Frances, children Joseph, Thomas(Marianela) and Julie(Allen)Godfrey, grandchildren Helena and Reno Godfrey, Sabrina, Samantha, Lance and Thomas George Bernardo, sisters Elea Buklad and Gina(Louis)Parker, sisters-in-law Ida and Mary Bernardo and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. The Bernardo family would like to extend a special thanks and appreciation to all the doctors, nurses and aides for the wonderful care given to Reno over his last 6 months. Friends may call THURSDAY, June 26th 2008 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 pm with GAC service at 5:30 PM and catholic Prayer Service at 7:45 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on FRIDAY, June 27th 2008 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 North State Street, Westerville, Ohio, Rev. Fr. David Gwinner, Presider. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO GATHER AT CHURCH FOR THE FUNERAL MASS Interment will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 North High Street, Lewis Center, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
A tribute to a Father and a Husband.
Dad,
you loved us unconditionally. You worked for us tirelessly. You provided for all our needs. You put us through college and built us a wonderful home. Your work ethic was immeasurable. Your honesty unmatched. You never met a stranger. You always made everyone feel special. Once someone met you, they never forgot you, ever. You touched all of our lives with your kindness. You were a generous man, whatever you had you would graciously share. You were a good friend to many. When the love is great, the hurt and the loss feels even greater. You will be dearly missed here on earth because of all the great love that is felt for you, But you are in a better place now. no more of the pain and suffering you endured for much of your life. You hardly complained when you think about how many battles you fought each and every day just to stay with us for as long as you did. You were a strong man and tough fighter. You set a great example for us and taught us many of the important lessons in life, regarding hard work, drive, determination and most of all integrity. Today you are in heaven with Jesus your Savior and the rest of your brothers, sisters, mom and dad. I am sure it is a day of great celebration there and probably a great deal of arguing. You made it no secret how very proud of us you were to anyone who would listen. I can only hope you knew just how very proud we are of you. You gave us a wonderful life and many great memories to celebrate. Thank you. We love you dad.
Condolences for Reno Bernardo
From : Joyce Haessly
To : www.johnquint.com
Date: June 24th 2008
My love and condolences are being sent to all of the Bernardo family. I feel blessed to have known and been a part of Reno's family. I am honored to have known such a gentle, loving family man as Reno. I pray that God's ever present love is known to all of Reno's family.
From : Mike Kelly
To : Tom Bernardo and Family
Date: June 24th 2008
Tom so sorry for your lose. Your Dad was a real gentleman. I still can recall the converstions we had sharing beers in Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas. He was a great story teller and a real genuine and lovely human being. A real classy guy and he raised you well. He will be missed by all who ever had fortune to have met him but God needs new members of his " band " up there. Again Tom all my best to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Mike Kelly P.S. We miss you coach!
From : Beth Timmins-Vivian
To : Tom Bernardo
Date: June 24th 2008
Tom, I am so sorry to hear about your father. Although I never met him, I did have the pleasure of speaking to him when he would call for you at the office - which was often- and he was a sweetheart! It sounds like he touched many lives and will be truly missed.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
P.S. This place is just not the same without you. All the best to you, Mare and the crew!
xoxo Beth
From : Doug & Lynn Rawson
To : Tom Bernardo
Date: June 24th 2008
Tom,
Lynn and I both wanted to express our sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your father. I first met your dad close to 15 years ago and he was just terrific and additionally he and my own Dad both served with the Marines in Korea, I think this is why we hit it off so well. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Keep the faith.
From : Caron Cleveland
To : Tommy and Family
Date: June 25th 2008
Words cannot express my sadness in your loss. To see the two of you together was truly the definition of family.
From : Robert and Debbie Bernardo
To : Bernardo Family
Date: June 25th 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
From : The Zanato's
To : Tom Bernardo and Family
Date: June 25th 2008
Tom and Family
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
Mine and Miriam's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott
From : The Phillips Family
To : Allen, Julie, Helena, Reno
Date: June 25th 2008
Our thoughts are with all of you during this time and the days to come. It has only been 2 1/2 years since my father's passing and know all too well the emotions you are feeling right now. Our love to all of you!
Faith, Kurt, Emily and Ryan
From : Quez
To : The Bernardo Family
Date: June 25th 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Tommy, you were blessed to have spent the last few years of your life as close as possible to your dad. He was extremely proud of you. I can still see him sitting inside your restaurant, enjoying every moment of the stories being passed back and forth about his crazy sons and our transgressions in Italy. His smile was ear to ear and you could not mistake how proud he was of you. He will be missed.
Con amore...Ching Ching
The Marquez Family
From : Shane Platt
To : Tommy B
Date: June 26th 2008
Tommy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You have been such a tremendous influence on me and I know that you got your talents from your father. I am thankful for that influence and for everything that your father taught you! God bless you and your family!
From : Bob and Phyllis Haegele
To : Mary, Joey, Tommy and Julie
Date: June 27th 2008
Mary, Joey, Tommy and Julie
We were so sorry to hear about Reno this morning. Reno was a big part of my life and I remember so many great times with him. He was tremendous friend to our family. Please accept our condolences. I look forward to seeing all of you when I am back in Ohio. Coach Haegele
From : Barbara Webster
To : Mary
Date: June 27th 2008
Mary... Dick and I were sorry to read of Reno's death. I think it was after Dick's 1994 heart attack that he and Reno were in Riverside rehab together. And you and I would walk the walking track behind the hospital while the guys did their exercises. We have thought of the two you through the years and I remember our walking times with fondness. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know your family is a comfort to you.
From : Joe & Barb Brunetti
To : Tom Bernardo & Family
Date: June 27th 2008
Tom .... I was devistated to hear the bad news... Barbaras and my love and prayers go out to you and your family. I didn't have the oppertunity to meet him but knowing the worth in the man he raised and hearing the stories about him, I am sure he will be missed by all. If there is anything you ever need just ask.
P.S. your shoes are pretty big to fill... your missed