Name: Bernard J. Merkel "Bernie" Life Dates: 5/30/1949 - 6/7/2010 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY History Bernard is survived by his wife, Sharon Cangialosi Merkel; children, Michelle K. Merkel, Pam Merkel, Tina (Dan) Johnson, John (Stephanie) Merkel; grandchildren, Jordan Merkel, Taylor Merkel, Mackenzie Johnson, Korey Hanford, Madelyn Johnson, Katrina Hanford Jacob Merkel; brother, Paul Merkel; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts uncles. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interlakes Foundation, 211 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester, NY 14623-1618 in Bernard's Memory. Services Bernard's visitation will be held Friday 2-4 7-9 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane, (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). Bernard's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church (3003 Dewey Ave). Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Additional Information Bernard was a hard working man. He received much enjoyment from his children and grandchildren. Bernard taught heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. He was the Business Manager of Local 46 Sheet Metal. He also was employed by the International Sheet Metal Union and International Training Institute. He liked golf, cars, American made cars especially his Corvette.