http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Bernadette-Hart&pid=151578480
Bernadette Hart (1961 – 2011)
Hart, Bernadette (nee O’Hagan) of Valhalla, NY and formerly of Riverdale, NY, died on June 4, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 22, 1961 to the late Helen and Frank O’Hagan. She is survived by her adoring husband, Tom, and her four wonderful children, Tommy, Dennis, Terrence and Claudia. Bernadette also leaves behind many sisters, brothers, in-laws, nieces and nephews, who will sorely miss her. After graduating from Manhattan College, where she met her husband, Bernadette began her career as an accountant with IBM, and then settled down to raise her children, becoming involved in her community, church and schools.
The family will receive friends on Monday, 6/6 from 7-9 and Tuesday, 6/7 from 2-4 and 7-9 at Beecher Funeral Home, Pleasantville, NY. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Wednesday, 6/8, 2 Broadway, Valhalla, NY, 914-949-2323. Please contact church or funeral home for time of mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bernadette Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Kensico Little League, P. O. Box 11, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Published in the The Journal News from June 6 to June 7, 2011
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Hart, Bernadette O’Hagan [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/lohud/guestbook.aspx?n=bernadette-hart&pid=151578480&cid=full
[JR: Way too young. Reminds me of my own loss. Donna Nobis Pacem.]
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Dear John,
Bernadette Hart, class of 1983 is the sister of Mary Ellen Malone of the Development Office at The College. Her husband Tommy is also a member of the class of 1983.
May She Rest In Peace. (The Mass is at 10 AM)
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Please pass along our condolences. It’s stunning to me.]
Hart, Bernadette O’Hagan [MC1983 RIP]
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Dear John,
On Tuesday, Cathie and I attended the Wake for Bernadette (O’Hagan) Hart, ’83. While the posted hours were 7 to 9 PM, I am sure it was close to 10:30 by the time the end of the line was reached. Bernadette and her Husband, Tommy ’83 lived in Valhalla with their four Children. The turn out by the Community and fellow Jasper’s spoke volumes for who Bernadette was. Tommy is a member of the Yonkers Fire Department and his fellow members of the Department went over and beyond to permit Tommy to spend as much time as possible to care for Bernie and the children during her long battle with her cancer. The neighbors made sure that the children did not miss any of the various activities that they were involved in. Some spent time with Bernie, comforting her or doing the food shopping and cooking meals.
At the Funeral Mass on Wednesday there were more that 300 people in attendance. That was partially made possible when the local High School, where Tom, the oldest boy is a Senior, postponed the Senior Trip for that day to Dorney Park, to the next day, so that his Classmates could attend the Mass and Tom would not miss his Senior trip. His younger brother’s middle school postponed it Field Day to the next day for the same reason.
I relate this to show that there are good people and great communities that do the right thing without any fanfare or hope of recognition.
Please pray for Tom and the Children as they face life without their great Mother and Wife.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Lesson taken. I'm sure, from personal experience, that their journey is going to be hard. But with support like that, they're in a good place. A few prayers is easy for us to do; they have to do the heavy lifting.]
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Upon reflection a quote comes to mind:
“My love, were it in my power, I would sadly grant thee this boon. But, we have to continue to follow His Plan for us. Let’s go forth and speak no more of this. Who ever is last will be last. It will be His choice; not ours. We’re but humble custodians of His temple on earth. It’s not our place to trump His plan. Whatever that plan be, know that I will be with you to my last breath.” — character “John” to spouse “Marie” in CHURCH 10●19●62 Volume 2 Page 399
I’m speechless. I weep for all the lost Jaspers as we all have to pick up our burdens and continue the trek though the “vale of tears” we heard so much about. One foot in front of the other.
Bon courage a vous tous
Donna Nobis Pacem,
fjohn68
Reinke, F. John (MC1968)
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