Bernard Joseph Michel Obituary
In loving memory of Bernard Joseph Michel of Bel Air, Maryland, who departed this world on July 4, 2025 at the age of 75. Bernard Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Bernard Joseph is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Bernard Joseph's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Joseph Michel and Dorothy Elizabeth Michel (Weidenbach); and his sister Barbara Simon (Nolan Simon). He is survived by: his wife Lydia Palmieri-Michel; his children, Zachary Michel and Lucia Michel (Andy Liberatoscioli); and his sister Sarah Hartmann (Andrew).
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Bel Air-McComas Family Funeral Home (50 W Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barney's name to The Harford County Humane Society or The American Heart Foundation.