Christina married BERDS, Peter Anthony on 13 Aug 1932 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Peter (son of PAGLIUCA, Carmen Anthony and Nellie) was born on 24 Dec 1910 in New York; died in Mar 1973 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Posted: Friday, April 17, 2015 9:35 am


John P. Berds, 82 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones and family. He was born March 5, 1933, in Niagara Falls, son of the late Peter and Christine (Knowles) Berds and was raised by his loving grandparents.

As well as loyalty to family, John faithfully served in the both the United States Navy for three years and the United States Air Force for 21 years. He served during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He officially retired from the military in 1973 as a T-SGT, after 24 years of service.

John enjoyed telling stories to his family about his travels around the world, having spent time on numerous continents and experiencing all that life had to offer. Afterwards he returned home and worked for many years in the maintenance department at both Niagara University and Heritage Manor in Niagara Falls. In his spare time he loved to read, swim and watch Yankee games. He was also on many bowling leagues through out the years.

John is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Marie (Chirumblo) Berds whom he loving wed on December 29, 1998. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine(Norwich) Wells; son, Raymond(Sherry) Norwich and daughter in-law Robin(late Stephen) Norwich; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Amanda(Michael Hamilton)Norwich, Jaci Wells, Kasey and Jessica Norwich, Elizabeth(Joseph Linnane) Norwich, Christopher Norwich, Christopher(Dana)Shoff and Stephanie Shoff; and his great-grandchildren, Melina, Rachel, CJ, Luca and RJ.

There is NO PRIOR visitation. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that charitable donations be made in John's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, New York 10001. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.

John married CHIRUMBLO, Marie on 29 Dec 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]