Francis J. Bernardo “Frank”, age 76, of Dumont, NJ, entered into eternal life, Friday, January 20, 2023.  He was born in Jersey City to the late Elizabeth (nee Reiser) and Joseph Bernardo.  Frank graduated from Jersey City State College and taught Chemistry at Hackensack High School for 39 years serving his tenure there.  He coached Women’s volleyball for 25 years, and also men’s volleyball. 

Frank was the beloved husband of Joan (nee Bruggeman) devoted father of Kevin, David (Lisa), and Ryan Bernardo, dear brother of Betty Remmig and Lawrence Bernardo.  He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Ashley, Alex, and Austin.

Visitation Tuesday 4-7 pm at the Frech McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont.  Entombment will be private.  In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s name to the Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps or E.T. Marlatt Chapter of the National Honor Society at Hackensack High School donations can be sent to HHS First and Beech Streets Hackensack, NJ 07601, c/o Mr. Joseph Brunacki.