WEBSTER - Bernard “Bernie” Vanasse of Golden Heights II died Sunday, July 3, 2011 in Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge.
He leaves several cousins, including Janice E. Castonguay and Diane J. Bugan.
He was born in Webster, the son of Henry and Teresa (Kryger) Vanasse. He lived in New York City for 15 years and Palm Springs, CA for 20 years before returning here in 1973. He graduated from Saint Louis High School in 1944.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Coast Guard.
Mr. Vanasse was a culinary worker at the State Line Casino in Dudley before he retired in 1985.
A Mass will be celebrated at Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street.