Bob Berdis, who once worked the BJ printing presses, passed away
Tuesday, November 9.
He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the 7th of 14
children of Josephy and Mary Janosik Berdis.
Bob was in the Pennsylvania National Guard during the Vietnam War.
He was at the BJ for 33 years and came there from the Erie Times. He was union
president and secretary at the BJ.
He was honorested in 2021 as the #1 fan of St. Vincent-St. Mary’s.
Some BJ folks might
also remember Bob as one of the standout bowlers in the Akron Allied Printcraft
League.
Bob’s wife, Sylvia, predeceased him as did 9 of Bob’s siblings.
He lived in Norton and the funeral services will be in Doylestown.
Bob’s obituary:
Robert J. Berdis Sr.
July 10, 1942 ~ November 9, 2021 (age 79)
NORTON – Robert J. Berdis, Sr., age 79, went home to be with the
Lord on November 9, 2021 after a long courageous battle with colon
cancer.
Bob was born on July 10, 1942 in Erie, PA to the late Joseph and
Mary (Janosik) Berdis as the 7th son of 14 children. He attended Holy
Family Grade School, Cathedral Prep HS, and proudly served in the PA Army
National Guard during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Akron Beacon
Journal after 33 years of service and was previously with the Erie Times.
A devout Catholic, Bob was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and
was also attending St. Bernards Catholic Church in Akron and leading rosary
services daily. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 547,
at St. Bernards and was also a 4th Degree Knight. Bob was union
president/secretary for the Akron Beacon Journal for multiple years and
secretary/treasurer of the Akron Print Craft Bowling League. Besides
his faith and family, his other life passion was sports. He was an avid
supporter of St. Vincent St. Mary’s, where he was honored as their #1 fan on
Oct. 1, 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Notre Dame University. He will
be remembered by many for his famous “Defense Irish” chant from the stands!
Aside from his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife,
Sylvia J.; siblings, Rev. Donald Berdis, Sister Eileen Berdis, OSF, Sister
Audrey Berdis, OSB, Eleanor Tarasovitch, Mildred Merski, Joseph Berdis, Frank
Berdis, Thomas Berdis, and James Berdis. Bob is survived by his children,
Cheryl (Al) Burrows, Linda (Gary) Tucci, Patie (Steve) Beaty, Gordon (Carrie)
Pietrowski, Robert Berdis Jr., Lisa (Chris) Forand, Philip (Denise) Berdis,
Becky (Gene) Brown; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings,
Lawrence Berdis, Sister Kevin Berdis, OSF, Ann (Paul) Krauza, Jean (Frank)
Abate; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Traditions
Hospice for all their wonderful care, love, and support.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November
15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 161 W. Clinton
St., Doylestown, OH 44230. Fr. Peter Morris, Celebrant. Burial to take
place in the church cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at
the Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St.,
Doylestown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul
Catholic School or St. Vincent St. Mary's scholarship fund. Online obituary and
guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com
(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)
VISITATION
Sunday
November 14, 2021
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home
132 N. Portage St.
Doylestown, OH 44230
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday
November 15, 2021
11:00 AM
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
161 W. Clinton St.
Doylestown, OH 44230
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