Bernice was born in Yonkers, New York on December 27, 1925.
She was employed by Traveler’s Insurance Company where she worked as an Insurance Underwriter for more than 20 years. Bernice was a devoted parishioner of Christ the King Church. She volunteered as a Religious Education teacher and Eucharistic Minister. Bernice celebrated fifty years as a member of the Third Order of St. Francis at Sacred Heart Church. She spent several years as a member of the Father Solanus Guild dedicated to keeping the inspiring memory of Father Solanus Casey alive.
Bernice is survived by her sister Rita Carey, her children Colleen and (Jimmy Brandon), Kate and (Frank Ruperto), Cindy Madera , Nancy and (Greg Ferguson). She has several grandchildren, great grand children, nieces and nephews. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Christ the King Church on Monday July 30th at 11am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to the Monastery of St. Clare, 70 Nelson Ave, Wappinger’s Falls, NY 12590.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Ave.
Yonkers, N.Y. 10703
(914)965-5488
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