Bernard Francis O'Gara Sr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-26T20:00:00
End: 2025-06-27T00:00:00
Location: Codey Funeral Home

The passing of Bernard Francis O'Gara Sr. of West Orange, New Jersey, born in Orange, New Jersey leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 22, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernard Francis O'Gara Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter O'Gara and Kathleen O'Gara; and his siblings, John Joe, Peter O'Gara, Sally Kelleher and Catherine Prior.

He is survived by: his wife Celia; his children, Bernard F. O'Gara, Jr. and Christine O'Gara Mazzacca (Marc); his brother Thomas O'Gara; and his siblings-in-law, Maisie O'Gara, John Byrne and James Prior, Sr.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org) or Wounded Warrior Project would be most appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Codey Funeral Home

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June 25, 2025

Love, Maureen, Keith, Ryan, Brandy, Mark. and Danika sent flowers

“In loving memory of Bernard Francis O'Gara Sr., May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”

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54 Roseland Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006

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