William Bernich Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Bernich of New Rochelle, New York, who passed away at the age of 89, on January 13, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Bernich to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, William 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 William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Matilda Bernich and Domenick Bernich. He is survived by: his wife Joan Paterno; his daughters, Carla, Lisa (Robert) and Michele (Fred); his grandchildren, Ryan, Angelica and Matthew; and his sister Joan.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Bill's memory.