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August 24, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Robert W. Berndt, age 78 of Wayne and formerly of Elmwood Park, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. His family was all gathered at his bedside.
Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Cataffo), loving son of the late Alfred and Ann Berndt. Devoted father of Lisa Berndt of Wayne, Michele Melfa and her husband Frank of Wayne, and Robert and his partner Matthew of Ohio. Adoring grandfather to Nicolette and Frank J. Melfa of Wayne, and Michael J. Sabino of Wayne. Also survived by his brother Ronald Berndt of New Milford. He was predeceased by his sister Elaine in 2009 and brother Alfred many years ago.
Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1956. He worked at Lockheed Martin building and repairing aircraft and then worked with Flash Global Logistics in Pine Brook until his retirement in 2010. He earned exempt status as a volunteer firefighter in Elmwood Park, where he served for many years. During his retirement, while driving through Wayne one day, he spotted flames coming from the windows of a home. He was credited with rescuing six people from their home that day, most certainly saving their lives. He was a modest hero, but enjoyed receiving an honorable mention in the newspaper for his bravery.
Robert was an easy going, friendly man who could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He enjoyed music, was a big Elvis fan and like to watch sports on TV, especially football and the Washington Redskins. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Friends wishing to make a donation in Robert’s memory are asked to please consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
August 24, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Robert W. Berndt, age 78 of Wayne and formerly of Elmwood Park, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. His family was all gathered at his bedside.
Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Cataffo), loving son of the late Alfred and Ann Berndt. Devoted father of Lisa Berndt of Wayne, Michele Melfa and her husband Frank of Wayne, and Robert and his partner Matthew of Ohio. Adoring grandfather to Nicolette and Frank J. Melfa of Wayne, and Michael J. Sabino of Wayne. Also survived by his brother Ronald Berndt of New Milford. He was predeceased by his sister Elaine in 2009 and brother Alfred many years ago.
Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1956. He worked at Lockheed Martin building and repairing aircraft and then worked with Flash Global Logistics in Pine Brook until his retirement in 2010. He earned exempt status as a volunteer firefighter in Elmwood Park, where he served for many years. During his retirement, while driving through Wayne one day, he spotted flames coming from the windows of a home. He was credited with rescuing six people from their home that day, most certainly saving their lives. He was a modest hero, but enjoyed receiving an honorable mention in the newspaper for his bravery.
Robert was an easy going, friendly man who could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He enjoyed music, was a big Elvis fan and like to watch sports on TV, especially football and the Washington Redskins. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Friends wishing to make a donation in Robert’s memory are asked to please consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.
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