of Mountain Home, AR
June 13, 1933 - February 16, 2015
Bernard Durci, age 81 of Mountain Home, AR passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 in Mountain Home. He was born June 13, 1933 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania to John Michael Durci and Mary Direr Durci.
Bernie was an Air Force Veteran and while stationed in Highlands, NC he met the love of his life, Berta Lee Talley. They were married in Highlands on October 26, 1957 and enjoyed 57 years of friendship, marriage, and raising a family together.
He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, and 5 grandchildren who will always remember him as Choo Choo Pap. His wife, Lee Durci, lives in Mountain Home. His son Dan Durci and wife Sue live in St Louis, MO and have 3 sons: Jacob, Joel and Jared. His son Mike Durci and wife Denise live in Shreveport, LA and have 2 daughters: Lela and Maggie. His son Robert Durci and wife Wendy live in Austin, TX. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Paul Durci and his parents.
Bernie and Lee retired to the Mountain Home area from Austin after his electrical engineering career having worked for Westinghouse, Texas Instruments, and Motorola. He loved his time here and especially his family at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and his brothers at the Knights of Columbus.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Reverend Norbert Rappold and Reverend Chris Okeke, Celebrants. Interment will be private.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made to Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home at www.hospiceoftheozarks.org.
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9 Condolence(s)
Donna Minick
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Mrs. Durci our prayers are with and your family. Y'all will be greatly missed at the office. It broke my heart to hearing of Mr. Durci's passing. We loved y'all and enjoy seeing y'all make that trip to the office . Prayers with you all
Gail Talley Zimmerman
Thursday, February 19, 2015
i am so sorry to hear about uncle Bernie.
We will be praying for your family. We are
thanking about all of you.
George Knox
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Bernie was a good man and wonderful person. Rest in peace. God bless the Durci family.
Sally Stidham
Thursday, February 19, 2015
So sorry to hear about Bernie's passing, but realize he's now resting in peace. You have many wonderful memories to live on in your hear.
Keeping you and family in my prayers.
God Bless
Sally
Jessie Talley
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Lee: So sorry about Bernie. I kept up with him through Cliff. Know how it is to loose your mate. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you.
Mary Ritter
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
My Dear Lee,
Heartfelt condolences and love to you and your family. Bernie certainly will leave a lasting legacy
with all of us in Mountain Home. We will miss
his great smile and warm manner. May he rest
in peace on the wings of eagles.
Warm hug,
Mary
Scott and Alana Madsen
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Dan, Sue and All of your Family: We mourn with you in the loss of you wonderful father, father-in-law, and grandpa. Also for your mom in the loss of her husband. We celebrate that Bernie had such a long and prosperous life - what a great family legacy he left!! Our most sincere condolences go out to you in this time of sadness.
Shannon Willis
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Dearest Lee,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Berni. I will be praying especially for you and your family. I know he is at peace now. Thank you for being such beautiful Catholic Christians. Our Lady is with you, Lee. God's finest blessings among all of you. Love, Shannon Willis
Kathie Klos
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Lee, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that my prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Bernie will be so missed by all of us. God bless and keep you always...
With Love,
Kathie