Mr. Michael A. Berardino

UTICA - Michael A. Berardino, passed on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at MVHS at St. Luke’s Healthcare. Michael, 84, was born in Utica on January 15, 1937 to Michael Berardino and Alessandrina (Colabove) Carlesimo Berardino. He was educated at T.R. Proctor High School where he found his love of history, and continued his education at Harpur College where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. It was there that he met and fell in love with the former Patricia B. Bracco. He pursued the equivalent of a Masters Degree from several other colleges. On August 23, 1958 he married Patricia with whom he shared 61 years prior to her passing on January 8, 2020. Michael taught high school History at Oriskany Falls High School until it merged with Waterville Central. He remained at Waterville until his retirement. Michael was very active with the Masons for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Utica. He was of the Catholic faith and a parishioner of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Diana C. Berardino; his nephews and their wives, Robert and Lettie Sgroi, and Nicholas and Colleen Sgroi; and his friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Father Thomas Carlesimo; sisters, Anna Carlesimo Sgroi, and Jennie Carlesimo Silvestri; and niece, Sandra Sgroi. The family is grateful to neighbor Sharon St. John for her many acts of kindness and care. A special note of thanks to Richard Bougard for tending to the property when Michael was unable to, and to all the doctors, nurses and aides that cared for Michael at the Masonic Care Community Rehab. The family honored and commemorated Michael’s life privately. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Michael’s Final Blessing and Prayers of Committal at Calvary Cemetery Chapel on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Face masks covering your nose and mouth are required, and social distancing and contact tracing will be implemented. During this time of social distancing that we are all experiencing, please take a moment to connect with Michael’s family through the “Memories” section of his obituary.

Mr. Michael A. Berardino

January 15, 1937 - February 2, 2021