Bernard “Bernie” Christopher, Sr.
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, June 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Bernard “Bernie” Christopher, Sr. who died following a brief illness at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Sunday, May 31st. His funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday at 12:15 p.m.
Born and raised in Chelsea, he was an alumnus of Chelsea High School, Class of 1947. He married Mary L. (Lanzo) and moved to Revere in 1965. Bernie was a teamster and worked as a truck driver for the Local 379, at P. Schaffer Paper & Fibers of Chelsea and Dorchester for over 44 years, retiring in 1991. An avid sportsman, he was especially devoted to the “old ball game”, passionate for his Red Sox and proud of his Boston heritage.
He is the beloved husband of 65 years to Mary L. (Lanzo) Christopher. He is the devoted father of Karen Lavorati of Peabody, Christina M. “Tina” McKenna and her husband Eugene G. “Gene” McKenna of Revere, Bernard Christopher, Jr. and his wife Donna of Newington, New Hampshire and Thomas P. Christopher and his wife Maribeth of Georgetown. He is the dear brother of Lawrence J. “Lonnie” Christopher and his wife Jean L. Christopher of Revere, Eileen Davis of Danvers, and the late Rita Moore, Ruth Francis, Evelyn Theodore, Henry Anderson, Christina Testa, Thomas F. Christopher, Jr. and John Christopher. He is also lovingly survived by 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Interment is private.
Dear Mary, Karen,Tina, Bernie Jr and Tommy, My sincere and deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you. My thoughts and prayers are with all at this diffucult time. God Bless each and everyone of you.
Sincerely,
Nancy howard ( Le May )
My sincerest condolences.
My sincere and deepest sympathy to my good friend Bernie Jr. and all family members, god bless.