Michael A. Bernat, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away on December 12, 2020 after an illness. Mike and his wife Carol Bernat lived and celebrated 52 wonderful years together. In addition to his beloved wife, Carol, Mike is survived by his son Michael Bernat, Jr. (wife Kim Bernat) his daughter Lisa Bernat, his daughter Colleen English (husband Richard English), son Kevin Rood, and his grandchildren, Ethan, George and Sarah. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Helen (Barry) Bernat. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Wayne and Sandy Maheu and his nephew Mark, as well as many dear friends.
Mike’s career include being a mechanic, a national guardsman, a fire fighter, and then as a sales rep in the insurance industry. He then had his own limousine business and built a clientele that he continued to drive for until retirement. Mike also took to Uber driving as he especially enjoyed the conversations with the many people he met. He loved to play golf, fishing and boating, playing cards, traveling and being with his family.
A memorial service will be held January 31, 2021 at 9:00 am at St. Christopher’s Church in Hobe Sound, FL.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Mike’s memory be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.