Obituary: Eric J. Bernat, 42, Stoneham Firefighter

Obituary from Barile Family Funeral Home:

Eric J. Bernat of Stoneham died March 17, 2015, at age 42.

Eric was the loving son of Philip R. Bernat and Susan C. (MacKenzie) Bernat. He was the devoted brother of Christopher Bernat and his wife Sandra (Cagnina) Bernat and the cherished uncle of Samantha, Adam, Darren and Derek Bernat. Beloved grandson of the late Michael and Elizabeth Bernat and Duncan and Susan MacKenzie. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Eric was a firefighter for the town of Stoneham for over 12 years. He graduated with honors from LaSalle College with a B.S. in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology.

Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (Route 28) Stoneham Saturday March 28, 2015 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Eric’s Eternal Life in St. Patrick’s Church 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10 a.m. Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Thursday and Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. Parking attendants and handicapped elevator available.

In lieu of flowers the family strongly encourages to honor Eric by making donations in his memory to Brigham and Woman’s Master Clinician Fund 1116 Huntington Ave. Boston MA 02116.