Donald Leo Berard passed away on February 11, 2021 at 89 years old.
Donald was born August 21, 1931 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He lived in Blauvelt, NY for 46 years before moving to Cedar Crest Village of Pompton Plains, NJ in 2004. He was an employee of Marine Midland Bank for 39 years. He was a member of the John Secor post American Legion (member for 63 years and past Commander), the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks, Nyack Lions Club, and served as an Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army. He was a devout Catholic.
He is predeceased by his wife Rosalie Berard. He is survived by his daughter Donalee Berard and husband Jim Burton of Suffern, NY; son Alan and wife Nancy Berard of Manassas, VA; and grandchildren William and Oleva Berard. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.