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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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Real straight shooter, always made sense, I enjoyed listening to him throughout the years from Imus to O’Reilly to Bernie and Sid. I will miss him as much as Rush. WE need more like Bernie. RIP Bernie!!!
Bernie was my political brother and made me laugh so many times. Condolences to Carol and kids. Rejoice in Dads life and remember he is free from pain and with God. Love ya Bernie.
For all the information and insight you’ve given us – thank you
The Lord has a special seat for you – may your family find comfort in the knowledge that you touched so many lives – Rest in Peace – and may the Lord bless your family and friends as you have blessed all of us with your words and wisdom.
RIP, Bernie
Each day began with Bernie’s voice. I live in Hayden Lake, ID so I would listen on the podcast. He made me laugh, informed me and kept me going. In 2021, after 27 years in remission, metastatic breast cancer surfaced for me. At the same time my husband faced prostate cancer. In between the cancers we both came down with Covid. So I related to his struggle. My 4 grandparents were from Ireland so we had our heritage in common too. I have prayed everyday for months for Bernie and today I am broken hearted. Tears just flow and flow. His journey on this earth is a profile in courage and redemption. God love you Bernie and may our dear Lord welcome you into your eternal reward . . . RIP
I was praying that our friend Bernie would conquer his illness and return to the 770WABC airwaves with his partner Sid Rosenberg. Bernie’s wit and sense of humor will be forever missed, for the talk radio world has lost a giant talent. My prayers to his family and his WABC family as well.
may you rest in peace, Miss you
You Were The Best Crack Me Up Artist BeJesus!!!
Give I-Man An Elbow Wilya!!
Heart Felt Condolences To Your Wife, Children & Friends
You Are Missed & Irreplaceable
Love You Man
Bernie. May you rest in peace. You’re suffering done. I am very happy to say I listened to you going back to the Ima show. I Was able to hear you with Sid. You brought much joy to my mornings. Thank you. My deepest condolences to your family both at home and at abc. You will be missed.
Dear Bernie,I can remember all the hilariously Funny things you did when you were with Don Imus!!I looked forward to seeing the show every morning!!!ThankYou,Bernie!!!!GOD Bless you and yours!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a very sad day it is for all of us fans whom considered ourselves part of the WABC clan. We loved the dynamic duo that was Bernie & Cid and know that it will be hard for Cid to move on without him. Please relay my humble condolences to his family and the rest of his close colleagues who are beside themselves during this tragic loss. Thank you and God bless you all. We love you.
The Lord took you too soon Bernie. God’s blessings to your family and friends. You shall be missed.
Such a joy Bernie was to me . Super intellect & emotional crutch , Bernie was entertaining
& fine example of an american.
A great loss for us all..
thank you for getting me through many rough mornings … after having lost my beautiful baby girl at 29 years old … many mornings I just wanted to” Be with her “…. Having you to share my dark mornings… you and Sid helped get me through ..
My thoughts and prayers are with your beautiful wife , children and family… though you are all in pain , and no it doesn’t get easier…. You are with your beautiful sister and I know now she has you by the hand and will guide You..
carol … look for the little signs , he will show you “ he is still with you all “..
My heart hurts for you all , …
Guy …!
An emptiness will be left in the hearts of all who knew him. It’s been a sad day listening to everyone at the station remembering him. A well loved guy that suffered all these months fighting to make it. His star faded out but may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
What a sad day to hear this morning that Bernard McGuirk had passed away. He will be missed by all of the listeners of the great Bernie and Sid show. He was brilliant on so many subjects especially politics, history and literature. He had a great sense of humor and worked well with Sid. We are so sorry he had to suffer with his illness for many months. RIP Bernard! We will never forget you. Condolences to his family and co-workers.
Heartbroken… I am grateful we got to listen to him "on-air" for so many years. Bernie and Sid are not just 2 guys on the radio. They became like family in our homes and cars every day. Bernie was a GREAT voice for America, and he will be sincerely missed. He earned his ticket into Heaven.
Thanks for everything Bernie, God Bless you! Rest in Peace…
Hang in there Sid, we need you need to carry the torch and Bernie will always be right there with you!
you got me thru 25 yrs of working at the post office. i would listen to you on headphones all thru Imus yrs and into your career with Sid. it will never be the same without you. prayers to your family and also radio family. going to be tough for sid and Lou without you there. the 3 of you together was something. sending love ❤️
RIP Bernie we all love you.
Such a tremendous loss to be had much too early. I wish Bernie’s family, friends, and colleagues nothing but the best during this very difficult time. Listening to Bernie and Sid has actually made my two-hour commute in the morning something pleasant that I look forward to. Thank you for the amazing radio, Bernie. You will be missed.
I am so saddened to hear about Bernie. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. I have been listening to Bernie for years and truly enjoyed his commentary, great wit and honesty. He was one of a kind, always true to himself and others. Farewell Bernie… thanks for years of radio friendship.
Being a long time Imus fan, I met Bernie twice, at the last Remote on board the Intrepid, and when Imus hit Rhode Island. My Auto Body Express denim shirt has the signature of all who were there that day including "Bernard McJerk" as he liked to sign his name for the fan. Talked to him on the phone, was trying to get on with my then stellar Hillary Clinton "PeepO rama" bit. I managed to make him laugh, which got me on air, where I promptly got "blown up" by Imus. Glory days and great times. Bernie was a nice fellow in person, shy like his boss. He’s earned his place in Heaven, where Imus will ask him for the "Cardinal" one more time.
Bernie the mornings just won’t be the same without you. You will truly be missed. God Bless you and your family. May you rest in peace in God’s care.
Rest In Peace my Friend🙏
I am an old time friend of Bernard’s.
We both went to the same college,
were in many classes together and worked
together at WNBC radio.
Bernie, Carol and Myself all hung out
together. I attended Bernie and Carols
Wedding.
I will miss you my friend.🙏🙏🙏🙏
First smile of the morning! There is only my one of him.
I have been a big fan for years back to IMUSbut I introduced my husband to Bernie & Sid as we drove back & forth from NJ to NYC. He was an immediate fan.
The reason we were going to the City was my husband was diagnosed and having prostate surgery at Memorial Sloan.
Bernie RIP, my heart breaks.
My deepest sympathies to your family.
From the days of producing Imus to current, I’ve always respected Bernie’s wit and incredible intelligence.
You’re gonna be surely missed! And my condolences to your wife and children this is very very huge loss to the world not just the W ABC radio community!
I have been listening to Bernie since college over 30 years ago. Today I felt a great loss over someone I never met but felt I knew. I will miss hearing him with Sid every morning. May God bless you Bernie! My prayers to his family.
Bernie, you fought the good fight. Now is the time to enjoy the rest you deserve and allow your legacy to live on. RIP
From the days of producing Imus to current, I’ve always respected Bernie’s wit and incredible intelligence.
You’re gonna be surely missed! And my condolences to your wife and children this is very very huge loss to the world not just the W ABC radio community!
As an avid listener to Bernie and Sid my heart sank when I read that Bernie had passed away. Knowing that he had been in the fight of his life with his battle with prostate cancer I never thought this day would come. Bernie was a Tuff son of a gun. He was a true patriot and loved America. My best to his family and may his rest in peace. God bless him.
I have been listening to Bernie since the Imus days. He and Sid made a terrific team in the morning, and I never missed a show. One morning he spoke of BOSCO Syrup and the crew along with Sid were like BOSCO what the heck is BOSCO. I went online ordered him several bottles and had it shipped to the station with a note wishing him well and how we are all praying for him. He was a man who always stood by his convictions, never wavered always spoke up for the little guy. I’m going to miss you Bernie I really am – you made my mornings so enjoyable. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
As you walk thru heavens gates, I can hear you as you enter – Hey St. Peter – Good Morning and God Bless!! God Speed Our Friend!! Rest in Peace
I am so dismayed by this news. Bernie was the lifeblood of the Imus program and I am so glad he got the opportunity to star in his own show. Where to start? His knowledge of history, politics and culture was impressive and Beat Bernie was an amazing few minutes of the day. Beyond that, his sense of humor was spot on. I will miss him immensely as morning radio will never be the same again without this patriot, NYer and gentleman. My deepest condolences to the McGuirk and WABC families.
Heartfelt condolences from Upstate NY. Bernie will be missed so much. I am a longtime listener and will miss waking up to Bernie and Syd in the morning. I was so thankful to hear Bernie every morning throughout the dark days of the pandemic. Hearing them tell about life in NYC during that time made my small trip to work seem easy. I will miss Bernie more than words can say. God loves you and your family.
My husband and I are so sad today to hear about Bernie’s passing. We were praying for him every day to be well. We have already been missing him and will continue to miss him. Bernie was a brilliant person and a great man. Condolences to his wife, Carol, their children and his father. He’s gone too soon, but he’s in a special place in heaven.
Bernie;
You never met me but you were a best friend to me. From the Imus days to the Sid and Bernie show I always counted on you to make me smile, laugh and learn something new.
I ENJOYED the ride !!!
May perpetual light shine upon you !
Very sad. Enjoyed his humor and intellect. RIP to a wonderful Man.
Condolences to his Father, Wife, Children and friends.
MY Radio Bother – Bernie: CLADDAGH: Friendship-Love-Loyalty
Irish Claddagh Meaning: The classic Claddagh design includes two hands clasped around a heart topped with a crown. Each of these elements has its own meaning: the hands represent friendship, the heart symbolizes true love, and the crown is for loyalty.
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My deepest condolences to the Mc Guirk family. May Bernie rest in Heavenly peace in the arms of our Lord healed from this horrible disease. I loved listening to Bernie on the Imus show – he was awesome. Truly a sad day.
I’m so sorry to hear about bernies passing i loved listening to him and sid he will always be in my thoughts and prayers im sorry for his beautiful family and I’m so sorry sid
May gods bless and keep you always…
I’m so sorry to hear about bernies passing i loved listening to him and sid he will always be in my thoughts and prayers im sorry for his beautiful family and I’m so sorry sid
God speed Bernie. Prayers to the McGuirk Family. The world has lost a true gentleman.
I was so saddened by the news this morning. Rest in peace Bernie, you fought so hard and I was praying that you would beat that monster cancer. Thinking of Sid and sending him prayers and hugs, he will miss you dearly. Thank you for the many years of enlightenment and outstanding entertainment, you will never be forgotten by your fans.
My condolences to Bernie’s wife,son,and daughter along with his entire family.
I will miss him dearly.
My thoughts and prayers for the McGuirk family I am a new listener and loved Bernie’s take on world events as well as local news his humor and wit is unmatched and will be missed God Bless you sir
Listen to Bernie and Sid every morning. I was devastated this morning g when I turned the radio on. Will miss him terribly sending love to his family and his WABC family. Feel so bad for Sid. I knew he would be very emotional this morning They were
Like brothers !!
Never met Bernie but in feel that I lost a brother, I cried like a baby when I heard the news, it doesn’t seem real. I love the morning show with Sid, they are true patriots and American originals. May God bless you all and your family..we’re losing our idols and feel sorry for this generation.. God Bless
I’ve listened to Bernie since the Imus days in the 80’s. His passing will definitely leave a void in NYC and beyond. We will miss him! RIP Mr McGuirk. May you find eternal happiness in the airwaves of the hereafter.
I have listened to Sid and Bernie for 2 years now. After the death of my son who was poisoned with fentanyl I enjoyed only talk radio. The humor between both of them put a smile on my face.
They both became my friends.
Bernie was a smart humorous man with compassion.
He willed be missed…
He’s in Heaven and will watch over all of us….
I’ve been a listener since Imus’ radio days. You are and were a treasure… your intelligence, wit, humor and compassion for your fellow man will long be remembered. I stopped at Church today to pray for you, your family and dear friends at WABC. I’ll remember you with a smile and thanks for all the good and bad times you shared with your listeners.
I’m an avid listener of WABC in the morning.
I have enjoyed Bernie’s intellect, wisdom, humor and intelligence. I will truly miss his ability to navigate, communicate and reason though all of the current day-to-day subjects that so often get miscommunicated and confused by so many other venues. He was a sincere truth teller… and more importantly a class act, always!
Praying for his peace and that of his immediate family and his WABC family.
Rest in Peace, Bernie.