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 …
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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
left a message on February 18, 2022:
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.
left a message on February 16, 2022:
She was very nice. She was like a grandma to me. Love you!
left a message on February 3, 2022:
So very sorry for your loss Uncle Don and family.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
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.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
My sympathies to Don and the entire family on the passing of Brenda. You're in my prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
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.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Don, Rob and family, our sincere condolences. You are in our prayers.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Forever in our hearts, forever in our memories. Fly high, my friend! Dance like the angel you are. Love you! You will be missed.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
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.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy to your family. She was a beautiful person .
left a message on January 29, 2022:
In memory of Brenda
S.
Bernardo-Burlingame, Cynthia Wilde lit a candle
left a message on January 29, 2022:
We will miss our beautiful friend. Rest In Peace.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
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.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
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
left a message on January 28, 2022:
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.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
In memory of Brenda
S.
Bernardo-Burlingame, Linda&Bob Fried lit a candle
left a message on January 28, 2022:
In memory of Brenda
S.
Bernardo-Burlingame, Joe & Lori Surtz lit a candle
left a message on January 28, 2022:
This beautiful woman got her beautiful angel wings RIP beautiful lady
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Many prayers of peace and comfort. May she Rest In Peace.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
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.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
sadly missed
left a message on January 27, 2022:
Rest in eternal peace Brenda. Your light will shine for many. Prayers of peace for the family. 🙏
Behm Family Funeral Homes
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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left a message on February 18, 2022:
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.
left a message on February 16, 2022:
She was very nice. She was like a grandma to me. Love you!
left a message on February 3, 2022:
So very sorry for your loss Uncle Don and family.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
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.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
My sympathies to Don and the entire family on the passing of Brenda. You're in my prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
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.
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Don, Rob and family, our sincere condolences. You are in our prayers.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Forever in our hearts, forever in our memories. Fly high, my friend! Dance like the angel you are. Love you! You will be missed.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
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.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy to your family. She was a beautiful person .
left a message on January 29, 2022:
In memory of Brenda
S.
Bernardo-Burlingame, Cynthia Wilde lit a candle
left a message on January 29, 2022:
We will miss our beautiful friend. Rest In Peace.
left a message on January 29, 2022:
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.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
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
left a message on January 28, 2022:
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.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
In memory of Brenda
S.
Bernardo-Burlingame, Linda&Bob Fried lit a candle
left a message on January 28, 2022:
In memory of Brenda
S.
Bernardo-Burlingame, Joe & Lori Surtz lit a candle
left a message on January 28, 2022:
This beautiful woman got her beautiful angel wings RIP beautiful lady
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Many prayers of peace and comfort. May she Rest In Peace.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
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.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on January 28, 2022:
sadly missed
left a message on January 27, 2022:
Rest in eternal peace Brenda. Your light will shine for many. Prayers of peace for the family. 🙏
Behm Family Funeral Homes
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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