Bernie Leavitt was born in Louisville,Kentucky his parents Bernard & Hildegard Leavitt. Bernie spent his younger life traveling with his family even to Europe because his father was in the military. Bernie called Congers his home for the rest his life. His mother came from Austria as his father was from Maine. His younger sister Christine and husband Vinnie passed away in 2008. Bernie met Kathy in the late 80s had two children Travis and Sarah. Kathy worked at Rockland County Correctional She passed away 2021. He also loved the family Dog Charlie his pal to spend nights with at the house. When Bernie was a young
man joined Congers Fire Department and remained a member as long he could. Bernie was known to be cooking behind the grill at fire house picnics, Kennellys or at his Deli on Lake Road. He spent a lot of his time in town with the locals enjoying cold beers. His hobbies were bowling both his summer and winter leagues he was very good. The Mets was his favorite baseball team, he liked to watch old western cowboy films. He was a such a doofy dad yet so smart to know so the answers on jeopardy. He was always good for advice but truly responded to your stupid questions with a sarcastic answer.
A memorial service will be held with the Congers Fire Department Saturday June 22,2024, from 1pm-3pm, at the S. Harrison fire house.
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