Joseph A. Bernardi, 67 beloved husband of Barbara Bernardi passed away on Wednesday, (May, 26, 2010). He was a resident of Naples, Florida and also lived in Niantic, CT. Joseph was born in Hartford He was the son of the late Dominic and Louise Bernardi. He graduated from Glastonbury High School (1960) and University of Hartford (1972). He was a member of The 141st Medical Company, Connecticut National Guard. (1963-1969) He joined the accounting firm of Primason and Weiner in 1965 and became a full partner. He became a CPA in 1974. The firm was renamed Bernardi and Company in 1999. He held various positions as Trustee and was on the Board of Directors for many companies. Joe was an active participant in Berlin Town Politics where he served as treasurer of the Republican Town Committee for many years. He became chairman of the Board of Finance 1981-1986. Joe treasured his three sons: Thomas, Michael and William and his baby grandson Christian. He loved his wife of 42 years and the life they made for each other. He also leaves his devoted daughter in law Laurie. Joe was a golfer extraordinaire. He was a member of Shuttle Meadow Country Club (1980- 2010) where he played golf and shared a special table with "The Boys" He was a parishioner of St. Agnes Church in Niantic The family wishes to thank the staff of The Yale Hospital for their care, support and understanding during Joe's final months A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Saint Joseph Church 195 South Main St. New Britain Saturday May 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Friends may call at The Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home 205 South Main Street New Britain Friday May 28th from 4 to 7 p.m. The family wishes to thank the staff of The Yale Hospital for their care, support and understanding during Joe's final months.
