Obituary of Gerard Joseph Bernhardt
Gerard J. Bernhardt of West Henrietta, passed away September 7, 2019 at age 60.
Previously deceased by parents John W. and Natalie V. Bernhardt and twin infant sisters Kathleen and Denise Bernhardt.
He is survived by siblings, Maureen (Jerry) Stables, Susan (Bill) Barnes, Natalie White, John (Liz), James, Dennis (Renee), Matthew (Toni) Bernhardt and many friends.
Gerard (aka Rig) was born in Mineola, NY, moved to West Henrietta where he attended and graduated from Roth High School. He worked for many years as a screw machine operator at Sybron Taylor and Bausch & Lomb. In recent years he was employed as a custodian at McQuaid Jesuit High School where he treasured his time working with the staff, employees and students. He was also an avid Mets fan.
Evening calling hours for family and friends are FRIDAY, September 20th, 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 3325 S Winton Road.
A gathering of family and friends for food and sharing of memories will begin at the Holiday Inn Marketplace, 800 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623 on SATURDAY, September 21st at 12:00 PM. Inurnment will be Saturday 21st, at 11:00 AM at Pine Hill Cemetery, Rush NY.
Gerard had great love for his many nieces and nephews: John, Jeanine, Katie, Susan, Bill, Carolyn, Matthew, Olivia, Allison, Emily, Maggie, Grace, Mitchell, Will, Sean, Austen, Kamren, Mary, Matthew, Stephanie, Angela, Daniela, Kenny, Savanna, Joey, Joel, Alexa, Dominic, John, Jaiden, Kaiya, Natalie, Jack, Elizabeth, Harrison, Kristen, Samantha, Melanie, Jace, Vivianne, Lilah, and Logan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Golisano Children's Hospital, UR Medicine, 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester 14642 , Click HERE to Donate or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, 38105. Click HERE to Donate