Bernard (Bernie) Herceg Sr., 88 of Endicott, passed away, Thursday, August 4, 2022 at UHS Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Julia (Bilka) Herceg and stepmother Bena; his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Betty Herceg; He is survived by four children, Karen (Don) Mastro, James (Sally) Herceg, Bernie, Jr. (Rachael) Herceg, Mary Herceg; his brother Robert (Kathy), his sister Judy (Rick) Matos; thirteen grandchildren, Angela (Brett) Walter, Julia (Carl) Paccio, Christa (Mitchell) Willie, Dominica Mastro; Noelle, Lucie and Michael Herceg; Alexis and Isabella Herceg, Connor, Noah, Logan and Emma Delery; nine great-grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bernie was a graduate of Union Endicott High School, Broome Technical Community College, drafted and veteran of the United States Army, 3rd Infantry Division – Rock of the Marne; he was an employee of IBM for over 30 years and an officer of the Quarter Century Club; he was a trustee of the Village of Endicott. He was a part-time employee of Leon Pucedo Funeral Home. Bernie was a strong supporter of Saint Joseph’s Parish in Endicott his entire life where he served as parish trustee, president of the school PSTA organization, parish historian, and organizer of many parish activities. He was a recipient of the Immaculata Award from the Diocese of Syracuse. He was an avid golf fan and loved to play the sport. He was a diehard New York Yankees and Giants fan. He enjoyed classic cars and owned several over the years. He was an avid supporter of all his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great grandchildren’s activities and sports. He enjoyed his morning “coffee club” meetings with his friends at local restaurants. He was selected in 2021 to participate in the Honor Flight to Washington, DC as a military veteran of the United States Army to visit the memorials of the respective wars that were fought in.
The family would like to thank Dr. Bowling, Jenn Green, and the entire staff of Endwell Family Physicians for their love and care of Bernie throughout the years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 9th at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, Endicott. Entombment will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10 AM until 11:15 AM. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bernie Herceg, may be made to St. Joseph's
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