Bernard Joseph Lyster, Jr (September 13, 1940 - July 15, 2017)

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Bernard Joseph Lyster, Jr
  • September 13, 1940
  • -
  • July 15, 2017

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Bernard was born in Somerville, New Jersey. He served our nation in the US Marine Corps and owned and operated a home improvement business. He was active in AmVets, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Loyal Order of the Moose and BPOElks. Bernard also served as past chairman of Branford CT Chamber of Commerce.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Nancy, children Kevin, Shawn, Jimmy, Brian, Denise Hutchinson, Elisa Malerba, brother Thomas and several grand and great grandchildren.

Life Celebration will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 19 at Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach.


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  1. Peter P Lyster says:
    08 Aug 2017
    Sorry to learn of the passing of my cousin "B J" and my deepest sympathy to Nancy and the children.
    Great memories of his visits to "the farm" in Medina, NY

  2. Laura Collins lit a candle:
    20 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 20, 2017 at 7:52:56 AM

  3. Shari Billings says:
    20 Jul 2017
    Thanks for giving me a wonderful life, love ya, and will miss you,Shari Billings

  4. AnnMarie Vitiello says:
    19 Jul 2017
    Our thoughts and Prayers Nancy! So sad to hear of his passing :(
    All our love,
    The Il Forno Staff

  5. Sally Braden lit a candle:
    19 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 19, 2017 at 7:35:10 AM

  6. Sally Braden lit a candle:
    19 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 19, 2017 at 7:33:56 AM

  7. Debbie Kincaid says:
    19 Jul 2017
    My thoughts are with Nancy and hope she gets through this okay. I will miss Bernie. He had a good heart and did alot of work and was not always recognized for what he did. RIP BernieDebbie

  8. Debbie Kincaid lit a candle:
    19 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 19, 2017 at 7:25:54 AM

  9. Linda Kelly Kennedy says:
    19 Jul 2017
    My deepest sympathy to the family. The loss of a wonderful man will be dearly missed.

  10. Madeleine Mulholland says:
    18 Jul 2017
    Bernie, you will be missed by many motocycle buddies..
    My sympathies to the family..

    God Bless

  11. Joan Doris says:
    18 Jul 2017
    So sorry for your loss Bernie was a really nice guy. Many great memories from our motorcycle trips. John and Joan

  12. Bob Beebe lit a candle:
    18 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 18, 2017 at 7:02:06 PM

  13. jim shea says:
    18 Jul 2017
    So sorry to hear of Bernie's passing - he made me feel very welcome at my first HOG meeting in Branford--he was a true gentleman - semper fi

  14. Shawn & Sarah lit a candle:
    18 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 18, 2017 at 7:40:47 PM

  15. Stephanie Sayre lit a candle:
    18 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 18, 2017 at 7:16:59 PM

  16. Joanie says:
    18 Jul 2017
    I am so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing... one of the 1st bikers to accept me into his group of riders. Will always be remembered for that... ride hard and long Bernie....

  17. Christina Ingram lit a candle:
    18 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 18, 2017 at 7:28:52 PM

  18. Fran Reitman says:
    18 Jul 2017
    Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

  19. Lorraine Cevasco says:
    18 Jul 2017
    To our absent brother, Bernie. May the light from our Heavenly Father shine brightly welcoming Bernie. Nancy, Dave & I send our condolences to you and the Lyster family. May our dear Lord comfort and be with you during these difficult days.
    Dave & Lorraine

  20. Lorraine & Dave Cevasco lit a candle:
    18 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 18, 2017 at 7:20:35 AM

  21. Mary Stotz Riley lit a candle:
    18 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 18, 2017 at 7:44:39 AM

  22. Rob "Robo" Nelson says:
    17 Jul 2017
    God Rest Your Soul. Bernie would remember me as "Robo" that worked with Lenny at Webster's, Avra Grille and Nellie Greens. He was like Family to all of us in the Business. I'm proud to have waited on such a fine person. He will be missed.

  23. The Sayre Family lit a candle:
    17 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 17, 2017 at 7:40:43 PM

  24. Joann & Dave Minicozzi lit a candle:
    17 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 17, 2017 at 7:05:52 PM

  25. Al schuckie lit a candle:
    17 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 17, 2017 at 7:51:56 PM

  26. Brian Lyster says:
    17 Jul 2017
    I miss you Dad. There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not going to think of you.

    ❤️ Love Brian xxxooo

  27. Durwood Outlaw says:
    17 Jul 2017
    Rest In Peace Bernie To a Brother In Elkdom. The faults of our members we write in the sand they're Virture on the rocks of Love and.memory.!! Durwood & Susan outlaw

  28. Melissa Sayre lit a candle:
    17 Jul 2017
    Lit since July 17, 2017 at 7:00:36 PM

  29. Karna Shelton says:
    17 Jul 2017
    I am so saddened to hear of Bernie's passing. We have such great memories of our motorcycle trips and parties. My thoughts are with you. Karna

  30. Larry kraus says:
    17 Jul 2017
    I'll really miss him he was a great guy. He was a friend of mine from the ELKs. I'm sorry that I can't attended being I'm in Buffalo for the summer.

  31. freddy Fricke says:
    17 Jul 2017
    So sad to hear about Bernie. He was a great guy, motor cyclist, patriot guard member..outstanding pig roaster with Nancy

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