unexpectedly August 2, 2018 at the age of 69.
He is survived by his wife Carol; his children Jackie Schramm, Heather and Monica Bergnes, Jennifer
Deimen and her husband Steven, along with his two beautiful grandchildren Gigi and Maddie. He is
predeceased by his father Joseph A. Bergnes Sr., mother Gladys Lopez-Bergnes, and sister Louise A.
Bergnes.
Joseph was born in Manhattan, NY on January 14, 1949. He graduated from the University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine in 1977 and started working in Winter Haven where he serviced the
community for 32 yrs. He was a well respected doctor, a devoted father, avid boater and pilot.
Per his wishes he will be cremated and a private service will be held for family only. The family is grateful
for the condolences, but declines flowers. If so inclined any donations can be made to the American
Cancer Society.