Brenda S. Bernardo-Burlingame
April 13, 1954 ~ January 25, 2022
Brenda Sue Bernardo-Burlingame, age 67, of Geneva, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 13, 1954 in Geneva and was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Covell) Bernardo. She married Donald Burlingame on October 20, 2001.
Brenda enjoyed dancing and singing karaoke, especially while camping at Kenisee Campgrounds. She had a deep love for cats. She often kept herself busy doing arts and crafts and working on her rock collection.
She is survived by her husband, Don; children, Robert (Jenna) Bernardo, Colin (Ellen) Carrier, Amy Britt; step-son Paul (Linda) Burlingame; step-daughter Cynthia Burlingame; grandchildren, Donovan, Gaige, Gabriella, Jackson, R.J. and Peyton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen Bernardo.
Friends will be received 5 – 6:30 pm Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway in Geneva. Service will be immediately following at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to www.metavivor.org.
The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Rest in eternal peace Brenda. Your light will shine for many. Prayers of peace for the family. 🙏
sadly missed
Deepest sympathy to Don & the rest of Brenda’s family. I have great memories of growing up with Brenda & her family on Cummings Ave. Her mom drove us to the Hill’s store in the Saybrook Plaza & surprised us by taking us to the McDonald’s across the street. It was right after the McDonald’s opened. We had to wait for our food because of Brenda’s special order – no mustard on her burger! She is an inspiration to many as she fought her illness. She is gone much too soon.
Many prayers of peace and comfort. May she Rest In Peace.
This beautiful woman got her beautiful angel wings RIP beautiful lady
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Bernardo-Burlingame, Joe & Lori Surtz lit a candle
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Bernardo-Burlingame, Linda&Bob Fried lit a candle
I’m sorry we cannot be there Don. We are praying for you and your family. I will offer up the Mass I attend Saturday for her. We love you and God bless you all.
Don and family: We are incredibly sorry for your loss. Brenda was one of the most vivacious and fun people we met at Kenisee. Moreover, her courage and hope was unstoppable. We prayed with her and for her, and believed with her. We are proud of you and your family for loving and supporting her so during these last few years. Loving and being loved is what gives our lives meaning here, and significance eternally. here. You all have so much of it to share. We pray your hearts are comforted by the Lord Himself, and that you will know the peace and truth that death in Him is truly not final. Heaven and eternal life is real. Blessings and love. Pastor Roy and Bess Rhoades
Brenda had a positive impact on my life during high School teaching me how to twirl a baton. I was a majorette with her, and this is a fond memory for me. I am sure she impacted many others as well. She was a friend to me and so many others. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Be at peace now Brenda.
We will miss our beautiful friend. Rest In Peace.
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Bernardo-Burlingame, Cynthia Wilde lit a candle
Our deepest sympathy to your family. She was a beautiful person .
Our deepest sympathies, Don & family. We won’t be able to make it on Tuesday so I have made a reoccurring monthly donation to METAvivor in Brenda’s honor. Much love to you all.
Forever in our hearts, forever in our memories. Fly high, my friend! Dance like the angel you are. Love you! You will be missed.
Don, Rob and family, our sincere condolences. You are in our prayers.
So sorry for the loss of Brenda. I know she was very loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Rest peacefully.
My sympathies to Don and the entire family on the passing of Brenda. You’re in my prayers.
I only met Brenda once, but immediately I saw a beautiful lady. I saw the devoted love she had for Don and his for her.
My prayers of comfort and peace are with Don and Brenda’s family during this time.
Dance Angel and be received in Heaven by a chorus of Angels singing and a celebration of your next journey.
So very sorry for your loss Uncle Don and family.
She was very nice. She was like a grandma to me. Love you!
Don I am so very sorry about Brenda, I didn’t even know she was sick again. Please accept my deep & sincere condolences. God Bless you. Brenda & Ron can sing together now.