And death a destination.
And Life is a journey:...
From defeat to defeat to defeat -
Until looking backward or ahead.
We see that victory lies
not at some high place along the way,
but in having made the journey, Stage by stage,
a sacred Pilgrimage -
to life everlasting."
BERNESSER, Catherine Butler on November 16, 2021 of Mount Sinai, New York. Beloved wife of the late George J. Bernesser. Loving mother of Craig Bernesser, Robin Marino and Lynn Cross. Cherished grandmother of Catlynne Bernesser, Skylar Bernesser, Dennis Cross Jr., Ryan Cross, Jillian Cross, Heather Crane, Frankie Marino and Michael Marino. Adored great grandmother of Juliana Crane, Walter Crane, Dominic Crane, Michael Marino Jr., Carmella Marino, Richie Marino, Paul Cozzi, Joseph Cozzi, Riley Cross, Isabella Cross and Mason Cross. Funeral Saturday, November 20, 2021, 12 pm. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.