Craig L. Bamberger, 60, of Bedford passed away September 27, 2016 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH following a lengthy illness. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on April 29, 1956, the son of Ronald and Betty Lou (Miller) Bamberger. He has resided in Bedford for the past ten years, coming from Sparks, NV.
He was raised northeast Maryland He received his mortuary training at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL and entered the funeral service profession following graduation. In time, Craig found his way to New Hampshire and became a valued funeral professional and pre-need counselor with Bennett Funeral Home in Concord, McHugh Funeral Home in Manchester, Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home in Nashua and St. Laurent Funeral Home, also in Nashua. Craig’s dedication and compassion helped many people along the way until his retirement earlier this year due to illness.
He was a devout parishioner of St. Raphael parish and a member of the Concord Rotary. An avid bicyclist, he participated in a host of charity rides.
Family members include his wife, Mimi (Hannon) Bamberger of Bedford; two daughters, Crystal Schreffler of Elkton, MD and Charlotte Bamberger of Bedford; a grandson, Ethan Schreffler of Elkton, MD; a sister, Cindy Kevstetter and her husband Steve of Mill Hall, PA as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 5 to 7 PM in the McHugh Funeral Home, 283 Hanover St. corner of Beech St. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday at 10 AM in St. Raphael Church, 103 Walker St., Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Benedict Academy, 103 Walker St., Manchester NH 03102 or the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Rd., Merrimack NH 03054.
Care for Craig and his family has been entrusted to his friends at the McHugh Funeral Home of Manchester. To leave messages of condolence please visit www.mchughfuneralhome.com
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