John Bernabei
October 17, 1938 ~ November 7, 2004
John Bernabei, 66, of Weirton passed away Sunday November 7, 2004, at his home.
He was born October 17, 1938, in Weirton, WV, the son of Mary Fabian Bernabei, and the late Anthony Bernabei. His brother Angelo, and his sister Angela Bernabei, also preceded him.
John retired from Weirton Steel Railroad, and also the Follansbee Pharmacy, where he was a supervisor. He was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 year club, and St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. John served his country in the US Air Force. He was a mentor, hero, and a great friend. His greatest accomplishment is that he was a perfect family man, a perfect father, and a perfect husband.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Nancy Gordon Bernabei, of Weirton, WV; son, J.J. Bernabei, and his wife Sue of Weirton; daughters, Paula Cordray, and her husband Ken of Concord, NC; Joanna Bernabei, and her husband Joe McNamee of Columbia, MD; Patricia Robinson, and her husband Dave of Weirton; brother, Patsy Bernabei, and his wife Marie of Toronto, OH; and grandchildren, Kassi and Nikki Robinson, and Anthony, Audra, and Abigail Bernabei.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-9 PM, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
J.J. We at the ISG (Weirton Steel) Finished Products Warehouse are sorry for your lose. You dad was a friend of ours when he worked on the railroad and switch our cars. He spent time talking with us. He will be sadly missed. I met you for the first time when I brought my mother up for a meeting a month or so ago.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tim and Nicole
Dear Nancy, Mary, JJ, Paula, Patty, Joanna and Patsy and families. I wanted you to know that I have been thinking about you. You all have been in my prayers for a long time and will continue to remain in my prayers.
The Bernabei Family, I am sending my deepest sympathy and keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this loss. I remember seeing Mr. Bernabei deliver medicine to my neighbor’s house, and he always took the time to say a few encouraging words to me. This truly showed what a terrific person he was. Again, with my deepest sympathy—Lisa
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved father, husband, and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Our deepest sympathy to all…When we pass from death unto eternal life with our Lord, we have nothing but the MEMORIES of those we have loved. We pray that God will comfort you in this time of grief. You will always have John’s memories and stories to share. Love, John ‘Bub’ and Shirley Milush
JJ and Sue and Family, Deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Linda Romanelli, AAA
Joanna, I always remember, with a smile, the times when we were in college and your parents came to visit – all the basketball games. Your dad was such a wonderful person, always making me feel like part of your family too. He always had a smile on his face. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace now. Please let me know if there is anything my family and I can do for you and your family. Love, Nikki, Todd, Trevor and Ella Schlater
Dear Nancy, J.J.,Joanna & Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on your loss. John was truly a great person and he will be truly missed by many people. He always had a smile or encouraging word for everyone — and what a great father he was! So supportive and always ready with a boost of confidence. May our Dear Lord be with all of you at this time and in the days ahead and may you feel his peace and comfort surround you. Love, Josie and Sam Cekinovich
Dear Bernabei Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a loved one. In my 14 years of coaching, Mr. Bernabei was probably one of the finest fathers of any kid that I had the pleasure of coaching. He always had a perfect perspective of what the game of basketball really meant. He was truly one of the nicest people on the earth. I have never heard anyone say anything negative about him. He will be missed by the West Liberty community.
Joanna and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We only met John this summer at the wedding but could see that he was a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To the Bernabei family, I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about the passing of John. He was always so kind to my mother and to our family. You are all in my heart and prayers. If there is anything that I can ever do for you, please don’t hesitate to ask. All my condolences. God Bless, Tania Chamma
Dear J.J. and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. John was such a warm and gracious gentleman. Always with a hello and a smile.He truely was an asset to your buisness and a pleasure to deal with.When I was sick he was always such a help bringing what I needed and even putting the supplies away for me. To say the least he went above and beyond the call. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now in your time of sadness. Remember the seperation and loss are only temporary and solice is found in our lord with the reunion he promises. Kevin & Carrie Kafton
So, sorry that John has gone. I remember him from bowling and at his moms. He is with his mom and sister now, all looking down and watching over all. I think this is wonderful how you can leave a message like this. I am glad I found it. So, so, sorry that it is so late. I miss them all….always Estella