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- Richard A. Bernat
(Died April 23, 2015)
Richard A. Bernat, 57 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday April 23, 2015 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Amelia (Pantlic) Bernat.
Richard was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. He was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later attended Niagara County Community College. On May 22, 1983, he married Betty Lou (Champlin) Bernat at St. Michael National Catholic Church in Niagara Falls. For thirty five years, Richard was employed at the former Carborundum, now Saint-Gobain Ceramics Materials Company in Niagara Falls. In his leisure time, Richard loved camping and spending time in the outdoors. He was also an avid sports enthusiast, and enjoyed listening to country music.
In addition to his wife of 31 years, Richard is survived by his four children, Charles Lawrence (Rosana) Bernat of Mt. Dora, FL, Victoria L. Bernat of Lockport, NY, Stacey M. Bernat of Lockport, NY and Crystal R. (fiancé Kyle Criswell) Bernat of Wheatfield, NY, six grandchildren, Xavier, Amelia, Gabriel, Elijah, Kamron and Natalie, two sisters, Betty (Richard) Golaszewski of Wheatfield, NY and Judith (Derrick) Williams of Kissimmee, FL, as well as his sister-in-law, Marcia McGlarry and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased his brother Lawrence Bernat and sister Rose LaSalle.
Visitation will be held on Sunday April 26th from 2-3:30 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL 2730 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY where a service of remembrance will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Daniel McLaughlin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings in memory of Richard may be made to Forestview Church 12 Steps to Freedom Program 1250 Saunders Settlement Road Niagara Falls, NY 14305.
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Abt 1958 - 2015 (~ 57 years)