Bernard B. Kerik

1955 - May 29, 2025

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Bernard B. Kerik

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1955 - May 29, 2025

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

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Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-05T20:00:00
End: 2025-06-06T00:00:00
Location: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

The world bids farewell to Bernard B. Kerik of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, departing on May 29, 2025. Bernard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernard B. Kerik to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Bernard shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Bernard farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his spouse Hala Kerik of Franklin Lakes; his children, Lisa Jordan (Joshua), Joseph Kerik (Jacqui) of Lincoln Park, Celine Kerik of Franklin Lakes and Angelina Kerik of Franklin Lakes; his parents, Donald Raymond Kerik Sr. and Clara Kerik; and his siblings, Donald Kerik Jr. (Norma Lis Calderon) of Sparta, Vickie Lynn Manna of Morris Plains and Terry Ann Wehrle (Bobby) of East Windsor. He was also cherished by 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

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June 3, 2025

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June 3, 2025

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“In loving memory of Bernard B. Kerik, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”

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June 5, 2025

Francis Stern wrote a sympathy message

“You were there for us on 9/11 and we are there for you now. We will forever miss you. GD bless you our warrior. R.I.P.”

June 4, 2025

Robert Mladinich wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest condolences to the Kerik family with utmost respect, gratitude and admiration. Robert Mladinich , Ret. NYPD Detective”

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June 05

Visitation

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
381 Grand St, Paterson, NJ 07505

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June 06

Funeral Mass

St. Patrick's Cathedral
263 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012

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