Bernard Beck
Beck, Bernard E, age 85, of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Beloved Husband of 57 years to Margaret A (Hoffman), Devoted Father to Bernie, Michael (Tina) Beck and Debbie McDevitt (Shaun) and loving, proud Grandfather of Lauren, Hannah, Erin, Jessica and Kevin Beck and Michael, Maggie and Delaney McDevitt. He was predeceased by his siblings Edward (Marge), Joseph, Loretta (Joseph), Josephine, Bernadette (Richard) and Charles. He is also survived by his extended family and a wonderful group of friends.
Bernie was a proud graduate of Roman Catholic High School and Lasalle University and active member of Saint Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church for many years. He proudly served in the US AirForce Army Reserve Corp. He spent the majority of his career as a dedicated employee of over 40 years to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. He was an adjunct professor of the American Institute of Banking. He enjoyed his time as a youth sports coach and Cub Scouts leader for his sons and their friends. His hobbies included softball, bowling, bike riding, community theater, traveling and spending time with his beautiful grandchildren. He was blessed to have a strong extended family and his “chosen” family of lifelong friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to join us to celebrate Bernie’s life on Friday, January 17th at Saint Katherine of Siena Catholic Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 to 11 am with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery.
His legacy will live on in the community of loved ones he brought together throughout his life who share this unique bond. The love, kindness and compassion of this community as well as his deep faith are what gave him his purpose and joy.
In lieu of flowers, please make an anonymous donation to one of his favorite charities such as Roman Catholic High School or the American Cancer Society and take the time to reconnect with an old friend and have a toast in his memory.
Peggy, I cannot imagine not seeing Bernie again and know our hearts are with you! Bernie and Mike, your childhood friends all feel this terrible pain and loss of dad. Debbie, you are in our thoughts and prayers and will be there to support you. I have many happy memories of Bernie as I grew up and made my leap into adulthood.. With love Betsy Dupon .
My heart goes out to you and your family. Bernie was a very special person and someone so special can never be forgotten. May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Bernie was a great friend and also my boss in the 70s he will be missed glad I was a small part of his life
To the Beck family, I'm so saddened to hear of Bernie's passing. You are all in my prayers and hope he's now in the company of angels. I hope happy memories bring you comfort.
Man of Lamancha
Bernie always called me Pita and We always went back and forth. Our family trips to Spring Gulch. He got all of us a free weekend at Hershey in the Pocono mts. The one that put me in a state which I was always in those days he was in charge pine wood derby a neighbor always did the boys cars always I made sure they were great. Night of derby all excited we go to run Chris’s car didn’t fit so he says can’t run or cut back of car off. I will never forget rules are rules my friend cut my son’s car off to fit in the box. The trams at that time that I still remember that. Button line he was a man who lived his life what’s right is right. Kids didn’t care I got over it he was one of our best friend. I’m so glad he was in our lives. You guys were lucky and blessed he was your Dad.❤️❤️❤️
Bernie was a wonderful friend. He loved life and his family and friends. It was a joy to know him and he will be truly missed.
Bernie was a wonderful friend. He loved life and his family and friends. It was a joy to know him and he will be truly missed.
Bernie always called me Pita and We always went back and forth. Our family trips to Spring Gulch. He got all of us a free weekend at Hershey in the Pocono mts. The one that put me in a state which I was always in those days he was in charge pine wood derby a neighbor always did the boys cars always I made sure they were great. Night of derby all excited we go to run Chris’s car didn’t fit so he says can’t run or cut back of car off. I will never forget rules are rules my friend cut my son’s car off to fit in the box. The trams at that time that I still remember that. Button line he was a man who lived his life what’s right is right. Kids didn’t care I got over it he was one of our best friend. I’m so glad he was in our lives. You guys were lucky and blessed he was your Dad.❤️❤️❤️
Man of Lamancha
To the Beck family, I’m so saddened to hear of Bernie’s passing. You are all in my prayers and hope he’s now in the company of angels. I hope happy memories bring you comfort.
Bernie was a great friend and also my boss in the 70s he will be missed glad I was a small part of his life
My heart goes out to you and your family. Bernie was a very special person and someone so special can never be forgotten. May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Peggy, I cannot imagine not seeing Bernie again and know our hearts are with you! Bernie and Mike, your childhood friends all feel this terrible pain and loss of dad. Debbie, you are in our thoughts and prayers and will be there to support you. I have many happy memories of Bernie as I grew up and made my leap into adulthood..
With love Betsy Dupon .