He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Bernard was a volunteer fire fighter in Uniondale, Long Island, and has been a parishioner of Divine Mercy Catholic Church for 43 years.
Bernard was a star softball pitcher and an avid fisherman. His hobbies included roller derby, cruising and dancing.
Preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Barbara, son John Capozzi, daughter Christine (David) Lafreniere, sister Angela Capozzi, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:00 PM with a Funeral Mass to follow on Thursday, January 16, 2019, at 1:00 at Divine Mercy Catholic Church 1940 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32953. Burial and reception to follow at Brevard Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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