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New York, NY (77WABC) — It is with profound sadness that Red Apple Media, Inc. announces the death of 77WABC Host Bernard McGuirk at the age of 64.
Mr. McGuirk, host of the “Bernie & Sid in the Morning” Program with co-host Sid Rosenberg, died on Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 2022 following a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
He leaves behind a wife Carol and two children, Melanie and Brendan.
77WABC plans to air a special tribute to the late Mr. McGuirk on Tuesday, October 11th.
Services for Mr. McGuirk have not yet been announced.
Please leave messages, memories and condolences below.
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First my deepest condolences to The Mcquirk family for losing such a great husband, dad and friend.I heard the news asI was laying in bed. I got a notice on my phone about Sid speaking at the 100th anniversary show and started to listen.
By the time I sat down in my living room and started to listen to today’s show I started to cry.
Curtis was great taking about Bernie and all the people who stabbed him in the back when he was going get his show in Boston ,among others Scumbag Sharpton Bigoted Obama who
got him to come onto the Imus show.These were the people calling him a racist ,an Irish kid who grew up in THE Bronx housing projects and drove a cab in horrible areas inNYC and later in Yonkers Thanks Curtis and for pointing out how Imus tried to keep him off the air!!!!
I will miss his tremendous wit, intellect and patriotism New York radio will never be the same I know how much he loved Sid and my heart goes out to you as you must carry on without your dear friend
I’ve loved and listened for 30 years I will miss you my brother
Roger Minton
WABC radio is always on in my home, and this morning I was beyond shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of this great man.
He was the personification of a real New Yorker, and spoke from his heart regarding what life is like for the regular people of this city.
Brilliant, funny, spot-on in his assessments, and a role model for people turning their lives around.
Listening to Bernie and Sid got me through the pandemic, and I am forever grateful to them.
It was my good fortune to meet Bernie on two occasions in Long Beach, and I cannot emphasize enough how kind he was. The fact he took twenty minutes to converse with my parents and I, speaks volumes about the human being he is. The patient way he spoke with my Mom, allowing her to express her feelings about her love for him, and the world, is something I will never forget.
God bless you Bernie, until we all meet again.
So sad to hear the news of his loss
Benard, May you spend eternity in paradise.
Benard and Sid were the first to rally around the police and stand up for our country. I attached myself to the Bernie and Sid show because they wanted to fight back. I sincerely will miss you Benard. Carol and the kids I am sorry for you. You are always over the target, Bernie.77.Rich EM.💪🇺🇸
I will miss hearing is voice every morning on my way to work . In this day and age wen not much makes sense, this man gave people like myself hope for our country. God bless and rest in peace my friend. You will surely be missed.
I AM SADDEN TO ABOUT THE PASSING OF BERNIE. HE WAS ALWAYS A SOURCE OF GREAT INFORMATION.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. THANK YOU BERNIE FOR ALL THE YEARS……..
I never listened to the. Man he really
have been someone very special
I was extremely sad to hear the news this morning as I tuned-in on my morning drive. With a tear in my eye, I listened to Curtis tell some great stories of Bernie. Rest in Peace and god bless the McGuirk and WABC radio families.
Sincere sympathies to Bernie’s family and to his colleagues at WABC. He made my morning commute everyday tolerable. He will be sorely missed. Rest in eternal peace and thank you.
What can you say about Bernie!!!?? He was just a genius!! I spent so many days listening to him and Imus. Laugh out loud funny stuff!! The cardinal with the envelope on his head!! OMG
My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the McGuirk family, friends and Bernie’s 77WABC family.
Bernard was only one year older than my brother. When I heard Curtis and Frank talking about Bernie’s passing this morning I broke down and cried my eyes out. I literally couldn’t stop crying, it was like losing a member of my family. I don’t know how I made it into work.
Bernie grew up in a similar situation than I did, mixed neighborhood, children from all backgrounds living together and going to school together. Public housing. We were all decent and kind to one another.
Bernie probably already has his own show in heaven for his fans who are already in heaven. I think of it this way, Bernie will have the best seat in the house for the World Series.
May you rest in peace Bernie. May G-d bless you. I will miss you.
Rest in Peace Bernie
Thank you for so many years of laughter and true news . Your voice will be sorely missed . So sad . May God grant you and your family comfort and peace
Deepest condolences to Bernie’s family, friends and colleagues. He was the main reason I’d listen to morning radio. He was a talented, great guy who’ll be greatly missed. (I briefly interacted with him years ago when he was a producer for Imus working at a Charity golf tournament in NJ; he couldn’t have been a nicer, regular kind of guy).
My heart breaks for his family,friends and Sid
He will be missed dearly by many people
I’ve been listening to him since 1988 😇
Rest well and fly high, Bernie. It was a pleasure waking up to your wit and hilarity for so many years. Your star was bright, and the legacy you left us is priceless. Thanks for the laughs and wisdom.
I am a fan since his Imus days . You could tell he wasn’t playing a role for radio he was always sincere and genuine. A brilliant yet humble man ! It was heartbreaking hearing Sid this morning clearly they were true friends . Curtis and Frank were brilliant this morning Memorializing Bernard . No easy task as you could hear their sadness. God Bless Bernie and comfort his friends and family with prayers of Condolence for Sid
Goodbye Bernie, you will sorely be missed. No more suffering you can finally Rest In Peace brother. See you on the other side of this life . God Bless You.
Always funny, always on point. To so many of us long time listeners, it feels like we lost a close friend. And that’s a rare connection to develop over the radio. I felt that I could always trust his analysis on the issues of the day and he never pulled his punches. And he did it with wit, charm, and humor. RIP, my radio friend.
He will always be The Cardinal to me
My condolences to the McGuirk family and Sid. You are all in my prayers🙏🏼
I’m so sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. I did not know him personally, but felt a connection with this smart, Irish Guy from the Bronx every morning I listened to him. My condolences to his family
Rest In Peace 🍀
My Deepest Sympathy. So Sad to hear this. My sincere condolences and prayers to all his family, friends mad Co-workers.
My Late husband and I enjoyed listening and watching Bernie through the years, he gave us a lot of laughs, he was a true NewYorker, his quick wit and intelligence made him a great listen. Today I feel like a lost a great friend who I could always count on in the best and worst of times
Condolences to his family and loved ones and Sid of course
I’m glad he is getting a well deserved mass in st Patrick’s cathedral
May he Rest In Peace🙏🙏🙏😢😢😭😭
Reading these tributes makes you realize how much Bernie touched peoples lives in so many ways. His brilliant wit and his other incredible qualities leave us way too soon. Prayers and love to Carol and his entire family. RIP to our dear friend. 🙏 ♥️
I so loved Bernard and his common street sense about people and life!
Rip Bernie my father and I loved your wit & humor you were the best I will miss you very much. Marty Flanagan
Sad to hear of Bernie’s passing. I have been listening to him since many years, from Imis show to the Bernie & Sid show. I always enjoyed listening to him while driving to work. He really had a great voice. He will be missed by all.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
RIP, thank you for the years of entertainment. Condolences to your family.
Bernie was hands down my favorite radio host. He was smart, insightful, and funny. He also called things as he saw it and I really enjoyed that. My condolences to his family, and his friends at WABC. He will be sorely missed.
RIP Bernie – you will be missed.
My Deepest Sympathy’s to all. I will miss him too.
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Bernie was among the best of us. Honest about his past, compassionate, respectful without fawning, smartest guy in the room, encouraging, hard worker at his craft and much beloved.
His love of family was inspiring.
Cardinal: “which doesn’t belong and why?”
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Bernie Mcguirk family and their brave fight together as one, because with this type of disease, everyone is affected. Bernie fought the fight but lost the battle, but you can never say he didn’t give it his all. Also, to all his radio family who will miss his presence each day going forward, what a great talent he had to help make the show number 1 in New York City. Sid, I heard you talk this morning about Bernie, and it was heartbreaking and emotional, sharing with the Radio world what a strong bond you had with him. Please be strong because he wouldn’t want any less from his Pal, keep the faith and keep the show going in his honor, I will be listening. God Bless.
My heart sank when I heard the news this morning,
Bernie you may not know me but you were my friend. I listen to your advice and wisdom I laugh at your jokes. I enjoyed every second of the day And I cried with you when you were going through your battle. I know you will be in a much better place now. U will be forever missed, ❤️
To the family a WABC – You’re in my heart and prayers
Thank you for being there for me, I felt that I was the only one working during the pandemic but you and Sid where there for me , May God Bless You and your Family, you will be missed , Rest In Peace
My Radio friend for many decades. You brought me so much entertainment and information. You made me think. You will be missed. Rest in peace Bernie!
Like so many, without knowing him in the traditional sense, I loved him. Thank you for the laughter, now through tears. Rest in the peace you so deserve.
RIP Bernie. I grew up listening to you because of my father and listening to Imus. The Long Beach sand will miss U brother, and our mornings will never b the same….very sad day indeed…RIP
So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing, condolences to his family. I followed Bernie for many years on Imus in the morning and I will miss hearing his comments and truly insightful opinions on the radio.
I HAVE LISTENED TO SID AND BERNIE FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS NOW AND IT IS MY FAVORITE STATION IN THE MORNING.
TO BERNIE’S FAMILY MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU HE SOUNDS LIKE HE WAS A WONDERFUL & SMART MAN. I ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS ANSWERS ON THE QUIZ PART OF THE SHOW MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER HIM. ALSO MAY GOD ALWAYS WATCH OVER HIS FAMILY AND HELP THEM HEAL IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
AND TO ALL THAT WORKED WITH HIM HOW LUCKY YOU WERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAY HE REST IN PEACE!!!!!!
Dear John, Sid, Curtis and to the WABC family, I am very saddened in hearing on the loss of a great man in radio Bernard/Bernie McGuirk.
Everyone I would listen to them.
Both were a great team.
My Deepest Sympathies go to the McGuik and WABC families.
Bernie is watching over you from Heaven. God Rest Bernie’s Soul.
Sincerely
Helen Kanakos
I experienced the same health issue as Bernie. I understand all of the issues he dealt with trying to get healthy again. I was lucky I was diagnosed early and had successful results.
Bernie was a voice of conservative reason and will be missed. The USA needs more people like Bernie. His views are mine and I hope we have more people like Bernie come forward.
Good man going to be missed. Sid pick up where Bernie left off.
So sad what a great human being! Loved listening from the Imus days to today. My prayers go out to His wife Carol and his kids. My thoughts go out also to the WABC family and to Sid.
Rip. Good Man. Always enjoyed listening to him my prayers for his family and friends he will be missed but never forgotten he did it right
I am saddened to hear of Bernie’s passing. Throughout his illness, my hopes were for his recovery. My sincere condolences to Bernie’s family and colleagues.
Bernie, Thank you for making me laugh at times and to understand reality at others. You will be sorely missed as a common sense voice of reason.
Godspeed.
Thank you for YEARS of great morning radio… truly a NYC legend and a good man. Prayers for you and your family
What a radio legend! Rest in peace Bernie. You have been missed and now forever will!!!
I am so sad to hear the loss of my morning friend. I am shocked!
I always thought he had to the best responses to Imus in the morning sarcastic remarks. This is a truly a great loss to our society and media networks. My sincere condolences and prayers 🙏to all his family.
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