Mary J. Bernard

Mary J. Bernard, 79, of Batavia passed away peacefully on November 25, 2014 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1935 in Batavia to the late John (Loretta “Laura” Barone) Martino. Mary is preceded in death by her son John Bernard and brothers Paul, Gennaro “Jerry”, Richard and James Martino. Mrs. Bernard worked for Dr. Rowbottom prior to her retirement. She was a Eucharistic Minister for Resurrection Parish, and taught RCIA class. Mary was a member of the Notre Dame Prayer Group and she worked with the outreach program at St. Joseph’s. She is survived by her beloved husband LaVern “Barney” Bernard of Batavia; sons James (Cheri) Bernard of Topeka, KS, Joseph (Nancy) Bernard of Mesa, AZ, brothers John Martino of FL, Anthony (Sandy) Martino of Batavia, Thomas Martino of Rochester, grandchildren Katie, Dylan, Jake, Corey, Alexandra, and Christopher Bernard along with many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Monday December 1, 2014 from 3-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday December 2, 2014 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Notre Dame Prayer Group 73 Union Street Batavia, New York 14020 or Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.