Bernard F. Walko Jr. Obituary
The family announces the passing of Bernard F. Walko Jr. (Okatie, South Carolina) on July 6, 2026. Bernard, born on August 27, 1953 in Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bernard F. Walko Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anna Pchola Walko and Bernard F Walko; and his brother Robert Walko. He is survived by: his wife Debra Jackson Parenteau Walko; his children, Patrick Walko, Matthew Walko and Rebecca Walko Burdet; his stepchildren, Bridget Parenteau Tyrrell and Richard Parenteau III; his grandchildren, Marcus Walko, Lukas Walko, Maggie Walko, Nicholas Walko, Kaylie Tyrrell, Meredith Tyrrell, Cameron Parenteau and Hayden Parenteau; his sister Anne Walko Sokoloff; and his siblings-in-law, Peter Sokoloff and Marla Walko. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, and many loving friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Marshview Room, Riverbend Lodge, Bluffton (39 Tidewatch Dr, Okatie, SC 29909). A burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery (110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303). The military honors will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at the same location.
