I had the distinct pleasure of working with Bernie on a number of occasions and in a variety of settings.  Whatever, the circumstance he never took himself to seriously and was a pleasure to be around.  So, goodbye Bernie, we will always have  Chicago.

I just learned of Bernie's passing.  My condolences to the Osborne family.  I worked with and for Bernie at ABC News.  He was a great friend and a true professional.

Dad you will be missed but not forgotten. RIP

In thinking about Bernie, I can't ever remember seeing Bernie angry.  He was always happy and he always treated you and everyone with total respect. Bernie was a genuine human being.  I can't think of anyone who knew Bernie who could ever say anything but that was a good friend and person you wanted to be around.  I will miss him and his bright smile and his big bellowing laughter.

Funny - for some reason Bernie came into my thoughts yesterday and now this sad news.  I will always remember Bernie never refusing to take my call or being there when I had a question or needed help with a Treasury / News problem.  He will be missed by myself and all those whose path he wandered upon and crossed.
Barbara Cerame (Franklin Park, NJ)

Bernie hired me in 1974.  He was very influential and helped me throughout my career.We remained good friends.

I worked for Bernie at ABC.  He was a wonderful boss and great newsman.  He will be missed and remembered

Bernie was my first boss at ABC news and I will remember him with great fondness always.
Marnie Inskip O'Neill

Bernie was my first mentor at ABC. We worked together for more than twenty years. For most of those years we were joined at the hip .I have so many fond memories... He helped me buy my first house by rounding UP my salary….for the banks due diligence. He taught me almost everything I knew about remote operations. He was instrumental in launching my career. But some of my fondest memories were when we were having fun…..like the time he did his Mongo imitation and slugged a horse that scared us. Or the time he threw a live lobster on our lunch table. I asked him why did he do that…..he said cause I couldn't catch the fish that was in the damn tank. I will never forget him.RIP,Big Brother

My sincere sympathies to Angie and the girls.  Joe and I were recently remembering when your family came up to ski and stay at Sugar Hill so many year's ago.  He was a wonderful friend and mentor.

Bernie will always be remembered by all of us who worked
with him on assignments overseas. Heartfelt sympathies to the Osborne family.

Renate Gozlan, Paris

A great loss to those who knew him. RIP Bernie.

Bernie took me under his wing at ABC News.  He was a great mentor and friend.  I remember him fondly.  My deepest sympathy to his family.

I remember seeing Bernie a few years back at our ABC News reunion lunches.
He was such a likeable and smart man.  He will be both fondly remembered and deeply missed.

This is a great loss to all who knew and worked for Bernie.  I will be forever greatful to him for his wisdom, encouragement and trust in my abilities to cover all those great overseas assignments.  My deepest sympathies to the Osborne Family.

We worked together on many projects at ABC News, he was a rock.

R.I.P.  Bernie. My condolences to his family.

I first met Bernie in 1979 when I came to work at ABC News.  We did many historical news events around the world.  He taught me the ropes and welcomed me to his team.   May the wonderful memories you all shared... help you to get through the great sadess you're feeling at this time.

Sharon Sforza Brender, Washington DC

RIP Bernie, it was a pleasure to know you and work with you and especially learn some of the workings of ABC News from you.

Very sad to learn of Bernie's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

Bernie was such a gentile Giant...I love working with him...my sympathies to his family!

Bernie was truly a professional. I learned quickly when assigned to remotes that it was best to follow his lead. He was calm, competent and confident...qualities which the team around him would pick up on. Oh, he had a bark, but it was reserved for those who were intent on complicating things rather than solving problems. He understood that job one was to make it possible for everyone else to do their jobs. It was a privilege to work with him. RIP, old friend.

My deepest sympathies go out to the Osborne family.  I first met Bernie in January of 1973, when I showed up at ABC News when I was 19 to be interviewed by him.  Bernie started telling me what I'd be doing there, and I interrupted him, saying, 'Wait a minute, I told Personnel that I didn't want anything to do with numbers!" He retorted, "Well, that's all there is here, this is the BUSINESS OFFICE!" Oops.  He took care of everything in the calm manner, that is so Bernie  I remember it like it was yesterday.

OBITUARY

Bernard Osborne

2 December, 1936 – 14 November, 2013

Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel

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