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Victor Bernardi Obituary

Bernardi, Victor G. age 81. Longtime resident of Frankfort's Prestwick area formerly of Roseland. Graduate of St. Anthony of Padua Grammar School, and Mt. Carmel High School Class of 1947. Vic, along with his brothers Mac and Bruno operated the family business Pullman Wine & Liquors founded by their father in 1927, and later in Chicago Heights as Bernardi Brothers. An avid Chicago Bear fan, he enjoyed entertaining coaches and players at his stores over the years. After retirement he spent the last 20 years next to his son Vic operating Bernardi Insurance in Chicago Heights. Husband for 59 years of Angeline nee Valente. Father of Cheryl (Richard Ladd) Corrado and Victor (Sandra) Bernardi. Grandfather of Courtney Corrado, Cara, Ashley and Victor Bernardi. Brother of the late Americo "Mac" (late Elsie) Bernardi, Italo "Bruno" Bernardi, and Irene (Daniel) Danahey. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Wednesday Dec. 22nd from 2 to 9 PM. Funeral Thursday 10:30 am to St. Anthony Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort. Mass 11:30 AM. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. The Bernardi family would appreciate Memorials in Vic's name be made to charity of your choice. 708 481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 20, 2010.

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Laura Donovan

April 5, 2011

Angie, Vic & Family..
Im so sorry for your loss. He was such a warm and caring man, you are all in my thoughts everyday. -CANDLE LIT-

December 26, 2010

Bernardi Family,
Our Deepenst sympthey for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron and Suzanne Fara

Jo-Marie Frigo

December 23, 2010

Angie, Cheryl and Vic,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. From holidays at Mac and Elsie's to working at the store, you were always greeted with a "dolly" and a warm, sincere smile. May you be comforted by the joy he brought to everyone who met him.

Bob Bettinardi

December 22, 2010

Angie, Cheryl and Vic,
I am sorry for your loss. He was a good man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 22, 2010

To Angie and all the Family.
Our deepest sympathy, prayers, and love to all of you with the loss of one so special , Vic. He will be truly missed. Bob & Sue Funk & Family

Roxane Raffin Chan

December 22, 2010

My love to the entire Bernardi Family. I have many wonderful memories of football games and family dinners. You are in my prayers.

Anita Monteggia

December 21, 2010

Dear Angie, Cheryl , Vic, and families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember: one who was once loved, never dies....they remain in our hearts forever.Our deepest sympathy,
Anita Monteggia and Family

Donna Brennan

December 21, 2010

Vic,
May your heart be healed by the memories of your Dad’s love, and the peace that now surrounds him. You and your family are in our prayers!
Love, Mike & Donna Brennan

Frank & Marie Salvino

December 21, 2010

I have fond memories of Vic from when we worked together in the wine business. My condolences and prayers are with his family.

D Ghiotto

December 20, 2010

Our condolences to the entire Bernardi family. If you grew up in Roseland, then Pullman Wine & Liquor was a second home. I remember Vic, Bruno and Mac behind the counter like it was yesterday. They knew everyone by name, even us "kids" back then. Rest in peace Vic.

Carla DeYoung & Maria Cogo

December 20, 2010

Angie, we are sorry for your loss. Vic was a great guy...so many memories from Roseland.

Mark & Debbie Monteggia

December 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to all the Bernardi family. Vic was a great guy and the Chicago Bears have lost their greatest fan.

December 20, 2010

Dear Angie: Our prayers are with you and family. How sad to have said that last goodbye. We will always have fond memories of a great friend and neighbor.

God's love will bring comfort and peace to you and family.

Bob and Carrie

Mark Bartholomew

December 20, 2010

Dear Angie, Cheryl, Vic and all the family, all my love to you. Vic was like a second father to me. He had the patience of Job with all of us. What I learned from Vic/Mac/Bruno helped me start/run a couple successful businesses...one reaching 140 HAPPY employees from what I was taught. I am praying that God grants you serenity at this most difficult time. May God Bless you all. Mark

Les & Rena Panozzo

December 20, 2010

Angie: Our condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Vic was a very warm and well-respected person who will be greatly missed.

December 20, 2010

To the Bernardi family, you have our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. We will miss Vic out at Deer Creek. Your golfing friends, Jan and Randy Mitchell

December 20, 2010

Dear Angie and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of a good man. Vic was always so genuinely warm and always had a big smile to share with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Edna Frigo

John Bernardi

December 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John Dramisino

December 20, 2010

Sympathies to the Bernardi family. Mr. Bernardi was a Roseland icon.

Marina Parise

December 20, 2010

Rest in Peace, Vic Bernardi - my first boss. You were a good man, genuinely warm and so patient. You knew that any mistake could always be fixed, and I have carried that with me. You gathered so many friends around you, and they were better people for having known you.
My sympathies to all of your friends and family

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