Bernard J. Stento, Sr. passed away on August 16, 2010. He was 83.

He was born in Binghamton, New York, the son of the late James and Geneveive Stento.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Joyce Boulous; children Bernie Stento (wife Kim) of Liberty Township, Paul Stento (Judi) of Delmar, N.Y., and Damian (Marchelle) of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren Joe, Jamie, Luke, Emily, Lindsey, Matthew, MacCallan and Kyler; brother James Stento (Judy) of Vestal, N.Y.; sister Rosalie of Binghamton, N.Y.; sisters-in-law Marcy Mansour and Renee Behlog of Binghamton, N.Y., and Yvonne Yameen of Massachusettes; and many nieces and nephews.

Bernie will be remembered for his love and commitment to his family and his faith in God. Along with his wife, he was a member of St. James Church in Johnson City, N.Y. The family would like to thank God for all the wonderful people who have crossed paths with him during his life, especially the Hospice Unit of Lourdes Hospital for their immediate and undivided attention to their patients.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 19 at J.A. McCormack and Sons Funeral Home in Binghamton. The funeral will be held at St. James Catholic Church in Johnson City on Friday, August 20 at 9:30 a.m. For more information, see jamccormack.com

 Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice (In Memory of Bernard Stento), Attn: Lourdes Foundation, Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905.

Posted 8/17/2010