John Bergin Obituary

Dear Fr. Jim, All of these loving tributes to your dear brother have to bring you much joy and consolation! I remember him fondly from his time here in Techny! He was one of a kind! A great priest and a great person! Sr. Priscilla

George taught me how to laugh again. He saved my life.

Jim, so sorry for your loss. George was a big part of our family. He will be missed here in Dracut,Mass. I dont think i have ever met a more kinder, gentler man. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers

Ill never forget his funny stories, especially at Miramar in Duxbury when he use to make us laugh serving dinner at our retreats. RIP father!

To Father George's family,
I first met Fr. George over 40 years ago and all that time I considered him one the best priests I ever met. He had a joy in him that made him special. He would almost always make you laugh.
We had a Mass at my house for family members and George was the celebrant. Well more people showed up than expected so I had to ask George to stand in the doorway to say Mass. I always remembered that he filled the doorway. He was big man in stature and heart. What a wonderful man.

Found Father George's funny business card......Many fond memories of his time here in Duxbury, Mass... He roared with laughter when I told him...my Granddaughter...then two years old....thought he was a Teletubbie in his green vestments.......We were both born in 1938...he in August....me in October......Guess the folks in the hereafter needed a laugh...or a story.... Save a place for me up there Father.......Rest in Heavenly Peace........

Thanks so much to all of you for the wonderful memories of my big brother. I know he is now at peace, celebrating with the Lord, with Mom and Dad, and the family and friends who have welcomed him to heaven. I knew he had touched the lives of many, many people, and that's a huge consolation during these difficult days.

There are so many thing I will miss about Father George. His great big comforting hugs, the twinkle in his eye, his ability to see the humor in daily life, his support, his advise, and his friendship. I am forever grateful that he was part of my life. He married my daughter and baptized my grandchildren. He left his mark on my heart. Rest In Peace.

Big George, I just read in csj news about you passing. I was greatly saddened. You were a gentle giant who was so kind to many people.You and your humor will be greatly missed. I now pray to you. My prayers for your brother Jim. I so enjoyed seeing you both together interacting with your mother. Go in peace.Thanks George. Loving energy Kathleen Short csj

You will be greatly missed by many people who loved you dearly, George.

Oh Gee...I just learned of Father George's passing.... When my Grandchildren were little...I brought them to Mass...and Fr. George walked up and down the aisle regaling us with laughter... My Granddaughter thought he was a green Teletubbie. (He wore green vestments that day).......and when I told him this...he roared with laughter.... He was born in August of 1938...I came along in October of 1938.......He would say to me.....What happened??? Look at us!!!! I told him to use lipstick and hair color as I do.... Hair color.....maybe....lipstick...never..... Very fond memories of him here at Holy Family, Duxbury, Mass....Rest in Heavenly Peace Father.....and when I come over.....give me that friendly wave........ Blessings to his family and his community.......

Fr. George was so many things to our family in addition to being a wonderful priest -- friend, counselor, and, on occasion, babysitter. In his babysitting capacity, he demanded to be called "Fr. Mom."

Like so many other families, he baptized our babies, married our couples, and helped us bury our loved ones.

The world is a better place because he so openly shared his humor, wisdom, and love with us all.

He was part of my family before I was born, and will remain part of it now.

Dear Jim and family,

My heart hurts with you today as the news of George's passing reached me. Along with all the sadness are all the fun (and funny) memories our family has of him. I think he performed every Mack/Mazza/Barra wedding, funeral and baptism for the past 40 years. He became a part of our families histories. Hopefully I can get in touch with you somehow in order to get a prayer card or two.

What a Gift he has been to all of us.

Peace and Love, Jeannie Mack

Fr George,
I will always wear my Indian Dress and let you wear my black in Heaven while we have our coffees once in Duxbury, then over the phone and now in Heaven. I always saw the best in me through your eyes.
Love ya

Dear Fr. Jim,
Your dear brother was a special person. He will be missed by so very many people whose lives his life has touched. May you draw peace and joy from the knowledge of the great peace he brought to so many lives.
Know that you are in my prayers!
Sr. Priscilla

Fr George was a real, rare and wonderful gift in this world and in the life of my family!
George had a way of making you feel special, cared for and loved. I liked most of his jokes and loved him when he was pained.
I'm going to miss my friend, but I take great consolation in knowing that I will see him again. And given George's abundant personality, I wonder how he replied when he heard the Lord say Welcome home my good and faithful servant.
Rest in Peace my dear friend.
Rick Donaruma
Pepperell, MA

Father George, Married my husband and me, baptized my children and renewed my parents vows. Fr. George has been and will always be a special part of my family. I heard from Fr. George a couple weeks ago - he said he would pray for my father who was sick. I knew something was wrong when I did not hear back from him after I sent updates.
A message from Fr. George was like getting a big hug. He was so warm, positive and happy. I will greatly miss my friend Fr. George. He was greeted by my dad when he arrived in Heaven, I'm sure of it!

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you

I will miss you Fr. Bergin

George,
You will be greatly missed by me! Thank you for all you did for me over these past 50 years. The "tours" you took us on will be remembered forever!
Sister Sue

Father George. He saved my family here in Duxbury Massachusetts. He was a dear friend and his visits were always a bright and happy welcome. He will be greatly missed but all that knew Father George know exactly where he is.....up in heaven. He will always be in our hearts and minds. Love you Father George. The Magee's

I often think of Fr. Bergin, one of our favorite teachers at St. Clement High School in Medford, Massachusetts. He had a great sense of humor and often referred to us jokingly as "you rotten kids." He always kept us interested in his classes, stimulating great discussions, and always kept us laughing. One day, Fr. James Bergin substituted, calmly introducing himself as Fr. Bergin with no initial explanation, keeping a group of teenagers briefly stunned. The sense of humor definitely runs in the family. I remember his "Escape to Wisconsin" sticker on his briefcase. So sorry for your loss, Fr. James Bergin & all of your community. Enjoy Heaven, Fr. George Bergin, & keep them laughing up there! God bless you always! Love, Mary O'Neill Kinler, St. Clement High School, Class of 1983

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

Fr. Berlin, taught me how to ski, was their as a guidance through highschool and also married my husband and I....a true love

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Father B has a special place in the hearts of the many students he touched at St. Clements over his years there (Somerville, Massachusetts). Supah supah - a famous phrase of his! Rest In Peace. Diane M Fabiano

You may be gone but you will always be remembered by me and my family for officiating at five or maybe six of my children's weddings. Condolences to your brother and to the Divine Word Missionary for their loss of a great priest. RIP Father B

I have such wonderful memories of Fr. Bergin from his days at St. Clement School. Rest in eternal peace Father.

Dear Father Jim,

No words can convey our sadness for your loss. No two brothers could ever come close to the example of brotherly love than you and Father George. We can't think or pray for one without the other and that will never change for us.

We cherish our Wisconsin memories (bat and all). We felt the love between both of you and your Mom and we often pointed that out to Dave and Erin.

We know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him into His Kingdom where we one day will join him. At least that is what Father George's business card promised.

We love you Father Jim and join you in mourning a great priest and an amazing friend and your brother.

Jack and Ginny McGahay

Father Bergin was one in a million he was always so jolly and always so positive about life he gave the best bear hugs in the world in 1992 he married me and my husband and he also came when both my children were baptized marriage and Baptism both at St. CLEMENTS in Medford Mass also when my husband passed he came to my house to spend the day with me and my children I honestly can't say enough about wonderful man My family loved him so much may you sleep with the angels now Fr. Bergin you will be missed so very much I love you to the moon and back xoxo

Fr. George was an imposing yet gentle figure.
Loved by all who knew him.
He'll be missed.

Fr. Bergin was one of my favorite teachers at St. Clements. We loved him for his great sense of humor, wonderful teachings, and his kind heart. Our world was a better place because of him. He will be fondly remembered by the many that were fortunate enough to know him. Rest in heavenly peace.

Fr. George, a friend and counselor for nearly forty years, changed my life more than he ever knew. He helped hundreds of people find their way to God, from St. Clement's, Duxbury, Techny to his missionary work. Rest peacefully with Christ,

FB what can you say about a man who's heart was as big as he was.

He played such a role in the lives of myself & my parents.

He led their marriage encounter group, was there for the funeral of my grandmother & my dad, along with both my weddings.

Would always ask how "mom" was when he went home to visit. We were so sad when he told us that his "little" brother was pulling rank & bring him back west.

My favorite high school memories of him;
Magazine drive battling against Sistet Catherine for #1 position, especially the year there was George the Bear.

Then the sign at the front of his room, " contrary to popular opinion God's last name is not damn."

FB enjoy your visit with dad I'm sure he had a drink waiting for you.

Xoxo
Leona M. Vocino
St Clement HS class of 84

Father Bergin was my religion teacher at St. Clements High School. He was an incredible person and I had the great honor and priviledge of having him marry my wife and I. Rest in eternal piece Father Bergin....

Father George, thank you for being you. You've been a wonderful part of our family. We will cherish the memories we have of you throughout the years. Thank you for all the laughs, visits, and time spent with us. You will be greatly missed by all of us, but now you rest in the eternal life you lived for. With much love, the Brigida and Littlefield Families.

Fr. Bergin was my 10th Grade Religion teacher at St Clements in Somerville he was my best and funniest teacher, including college. He married me, and he baptized my children. I will be forever grateful for his kind nature and his sense of humor, he will be for forever missed. May He Rest In Peace.

Fr. B was a much loved family friend. I have fond memories of him visiting our family through the years - Fr. Jim and mother Bergin as well. He officiated my wedding and the weddings of my 3 sisters as well. We will miss you.
Deepest condolences

He married, buried and baptized our family. Big George has been part of my family longer than I have. He has touched deeply our family's lives and I realize he has touched so many other families' lives as well. The beauty of it is he is in a peaceful place and will touch more lives now.

Fr James I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. I met and became friends with George at Miramar in Duxbury 20 years ago. Your brother was a very special man to myself and my family. He touched many life's and was loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We know Fr. George is in heaven. Love,Christine and Jason Bunar