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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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What a voice to have lost! Deepest condolences to Bernie’s family, friends and colleagues.
Taken way too soon. May your family find comfort knowing how lived you were. Lifting you up in prayer.
Dear Carol and Dear children, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. I loved listening to his witty comments and stories of the Bronx. My husband and I also grew up in the Bronx—so it hit close to home. My husband also died at age 64 of cancer—-I know you have a strong faith in God and that is a gift–your love of God will be your strength and comfort—–Cling to the Cross.
RIP Bernie, it’s won’t be the same in the mornings without you. Another great radio voice silenced forever. Thanks for all you brought to our city and our country, My condolences to the family. “Only the good die young”
Shocked and saddened by this news. Always admired this man and. his fearless approach to a Talk Radio. Conolencrs to his family.
I have listened to Bernie for years. I also appreciated his sense of humor and quIck wit and knowledge. wit. I really respected quick wit and his knowledge.God Bess his family and his friend Sid He was loved in PA.
Bernie and Sid have been a part of my life, since the Imus days. I always look forward to every morning commute. Bernie you will surely be missed by many. You are an exceptional host, very real and funny. My condolence to your wife and children. I’m also sending my condolences to Sid. Bernie will be hosting with you in heaven!! Rest in peace Bernie. You are now free from pain and suffering! Will always love you!
Rare and wonderful combination of wit, passion, timing and thought provoking banter with perfect yin/yang partner Sid. Will be sorely missed! Loved references to “Yaannkas” (Yonkers).
Peace!
I am just heartbroken by this news. I listen everyday, all day to WABC radio and my mornings would not be right if I didn’t listen to the Bernie and Sid Show. Bernard was an amazing talent Smart humble man who was just a pleasure to listen to and learn from. My deepest condolences to his family and his radio family. He’s In a better place with no more pain. He will be missed everyday.
America is crying the loss of a great patriotic and intelligent man.
Bernie you will be deeply missed.
I loved your show, I was looking forward to listen to you everyday. You were alwayys in a special harmony with your friend Sid! You debated each other, you laughed together, and you cried together.
My sincere condolences to your family, Sid and all WABC staff.
You are in peace now.
My heart sank. I sensed that you were too sick weeks ago and dreaded the news. And so sad now that you are gone. You were valiant in the end. A true sign of courage and character.
I live in Marthas Vineyard but listened to you on NYC radio. As a native New Yorker,, I appreciated your voice of reason, your authenticity, and your goodness that always shined through.
I will light a candle at my catholic church tomorrow. And pray that your family is gentle on themselves with the support of your fans there to lift them up.
A gentle soul has been called home. Bernard McGuire our Bernie had infiltrated himself so smoothly into our everyday lives that those of us who never met him made us feel like he was our family member. I listen to Bernie for years wether it was radio or television. I was excited when Sid and Bernie teamed up and gave good radio which developer into one awesome stimulating morning fodder for us WABC listeners. It doesn’t seem possible that it will ever be the same again but to Sid’s credit he managed to keep it together and today you have to feel for the guy as you do for Berries family. The next few weeks are going to be rough for us all but knowing that this gentle soul does not have to fight for comfort from pain, medication or medical procedures anymore should calm our pain from losing him to our heavenly father. To the WABC family to Sid Rosenberg and Bernie"s beloved wife and two children and the rest of his family I respectfully submit my deepest most profound condolences. Angela M. Zago
God bless the McGuirk family 🙏🏻✝️❤️
Have listen since imus days
He will be missed. Really missed his what doesn’t belong and why
Seemed like a great guy
Funniest man on the planet. My radio will never be the same.
As somebody that had prostrate cancer, I know some of what you went thru. My doctor caught it in time and I had it removed. Still suffer from the after treatment.
My heart goes out to your family. You will truly missed by all of us who listen to the show.
From day one I listened daily on my way to work @ Bernards Alma Mater. Humble, smart and so funny. God graced him with his on air talent and bravery. Thank you for sharing him with us. He did NYC proud. Peace and love.
You were always a voice I looked forward to hearing every morning. You’re our angel now. God bless you always!
Bernie a/k/a Brian to his father and his family must be devastated. He was a GIANT! I’ve been crying throughout the day. God protect his wife and children and father that he adored. Sid, you must be so hurt. I know Lou wasn’t there today and he must be crushed.
To Sid Rosenberg: So sorry to hear of Bernard McGuirk’s passing. I know you have received millions of condolences and also know you are really hurting from this terrible loss. Please accept my sincere condolences at this time, all the best to you & yours. Sid, you come across as a legitimate person, a rarity now, and so your personal pain is apparent to all who know you. Again, so sorry for your loss, I know you guys were tight and nothing anyone says can lessen that pain right now, so carry on your good work for Bernie, I am sure he would want that, stay well always, again all the best to you & yours.
My heart sank this morning hearing the news of Bernie’s passing. No disrespect to Sid…… Bernie was the man!
Mornings will never be the same….RIP Bernie…..Condolences to the McGuirk family.
God Bless You! Terrific Talent!!!!!
it was my extreme pleasure to wake up with you all these years and hear your commentary on current events, sports music and any other à la mode topic. When I heard the news today my dentures dislodged and shattered down the hallway in disbelief. I knew you were out but I didn’t think it was this serious. Brother you will be missed. Enjoy that microphone in the sky and rest easy
My most heartfelt condolences to the Mc Guirk family and the WABC family My husband and i invited Bernie and Sid into our home every morning at 6. They were in integral part of our morning routine. Playing Gotta Beat Bernie was not to be missed. We will miss his wit, humor, insights and encyclopedic body of knowledge. The world has lost a diamond of a person. For us we will miss our dear Bernie, a man who we were so fond of and yet never met
Sid your call this morning I had us crying as well. Be strong for your beautiful wife and your wonderful children Be strong for yourself so you can carry on For your devoted listening audience, that love you through the airwaves, be strong. We need you to help us unravel todays world
I pray that one day you will be able to smile when you think of our dear Bernie . Hopefully the outpouring of love you are receiving will act as a balm to the terrible wound,
Rest In peace dear Bernie You were a Giant among men
My sincere condolences to all of you! I’ve missed hearing him on the air. He was not afraid to speak the truth about what he believed. I will definitely miss him! 😢
Rest In Peace Bernie! My husband & I listened to you for years, we loved your insightful & intelligent comments. May God bless your family. Offering prayers for all of you.
YOU WILL BE MISSED!!🙏🙏🙏🙏
RIP Bernard, never has the death of a non family member hit me as the new of your passing. Love you brother!
Bernie:
You were truly one of a kind and WILL be missed. I am still in hysterics over your pope impressions using a FedEx Envelope as a makeshift hat! Your impressions were priceless.
Such a talent! You will be missed.
Make sure you are still giving IMUS hell there in heaven!
Brother I’ll miss you , long time friend and listener.life is funny and you were funnier. 🙏🏻😘🙏🏻
Bernie Thank You for all the fun and laughter you brought to us, it was
great to start the day with your comedy. God bless your family and RIP.
Been listening since mid – 80s—-A tough Irish kid from the projects who made it to the top of the entertainment mountain on his own with talent. Easy to see why Bernie and Sid were #1 morning radio in N.Y. Met him once and will always remember it — tough to forget Bernie…will be listening to ABC radio for as long as I can on Tuesday for the tribute. (Bernard McGuirk dead at 64 – way too soon)- RIP.
Truly a very sad day. I felt like I lost a member of my family. May God Bless Bernie and watch over his beautiful family.
I really miss this great American. Rest in Peace Bernard.
Fred – Tennessee
Condolences to your loved ones , friends and co-workers Bernard and God Bless you !
Which doesn’t belong and why?……Bernie not on the radio. Bernie you will be sorely missed. I’ve enjoyed you for years and listening to you was like having a conversation in the kitchen with my best friend. My deepest sympathies to Bernie’s family and friends. And also to the WABC family especially you Sid. Hang in there pal. No one will be able to beat Bernie in heaven either. God bless you Bernie. Rest in peace. You’ve earned it.
Rest in peace. My prayers and heartfelt thoughts to his family & friends. As a long-time listener, I found Bernie to be a true patriot in every sense of the word and he will always have a place in my heart. He will be missed but NEVER forgotten.
My sincere, love prayers and condolences to the 77WABC Family, Carol, Brendan and Melanie.
Sid, I’m sending you the biggest hug and prayers of comfort because I know your and sadness is immense, in the loss of your FRIEND and radio companion.
Bernie’s greatness and honesty will live on in ALL of us, always and forever.My sincere, love prayers and condolences to the 77WABC Family, Carol, Brendan and Melanie. Sid, I’m sending you the biggest hug and prayers of comfort because I know your and sadness is immense, in the loss of your FRIEND and radio companion. Bernie’s greatness and honesty will live on in ALL of us, always and forever.
I listen everyday on the drive to work, I loved Bernie and his sense of humor, he and Sid worked so well together, Bernie said things the way they were, no sugar coating, honest and truthful , today while listening to Bo Dietl and Sid I was crying with them. Prayers for Sid and Bernies family.
RIP Bernie and prayers to the McGuirk family. I live in VA and have listened for years either live or via podcast. So many great memories over the years, including The Cardinal. And all the books he read, I couldn’t read as fast as him, but did pick up some of them. Thanks for starting my morning off over the years (and especially during Covid, and never missing a day). I’ve never written a message for someone I do not know, but feel like Bernie was part of my life every morning.
one of a kind!
OMG – been a Bernie fan from back in the Imus days
Could never get enough of him for his witty and funny ways on Imus
But now he has been able to expose his true talents on WABC and his true intellectual knowledge of life and every day issues both political and local issues.
My condolences go out to his Wife and children May God Bless ! RIP BERNIE!! 😘❤️
Love you
Since the days of Imus I’ve been listening to you, Bernie…I loved your spirituality, your love of family, your knowledge of history, your conservative values and especially your humor…thank you for all of the mornings you made me laugh out loud on my way to work! Thank you for sharing your life with us. Sending love and prayers to Carol, Melanie, Brenden and the WABC family. 💕🙏
Rest in peace with the Lord, Bernie. Jesus loved to laugh and you are bringing great joy to Heaven. Till we all laugh together again. Amen
Among those who have talked, said, and written honoring Bernie, I am sending my condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues. The one thing I would like to say is when listening on the radio Bernie talking about the UFC and MMA including voicing his respect for Dana White for creating this sport. Bernie knew who and where was the upcoming fight. Who won, who lost. Bernie always said if a fighter loses, " keep up the fight, they’ll win another time." He supported the fighters by recognizing how hard dedicated work to have a chance to be in the cage. Many times Boxing was mentioned as well. I will reflect on those conversations for years to come. I hope those who knew him personally and knew of him, Bernie McGuirk was an UFC, MMA, and Boxing enthusiast loving every fight to talk about until the next one. On every level of traits, character, talent, intelligence, integrity, common sense any human being can have, that was Bernard McGuirk who will be sorely missed.
I’ve been crying all day for the loss of sweet Bernie who brought me so much laughter and insight. You are my favorite of all time. Even though I live in Washington, I am a native Brooklyn girl, and listened every day just to hear you. My sincerest condolences to your family. It must be unbearable for them. I’ll never forget you Bernie. You’re walking with God now.
Dear Bernie,
I didn’t know you but I knew your voice. Thank you for brightening my mornings as I got ready for work each day. You and your family as well as Sid are in my prayers.
I’ve listened to Imis since the seventies if I remember right Berniecwasvan apprentice and worked on Imus and because he was so funny Imus kept him I thought I heard said Berniecoriginally wanted to be a cop I know he met his wife on either nbc or fan also I remember hearing Roger Ailes would not take the show on fox business without Bernie Imus put the blame on Bernie. for Rutgers anyway R I P u will be missed my friend🙏🙏🙏
Goodnight Bernie!
Who would have thought a guy that grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada would be hooked on listening to Bernie and Sid every morning. I lived on the Upper East Side for a few years and just loved Sid and Bernie’s comradery. They were the absolute perfect team. Not only were they both insanely entertaining, but you could tell they really loved and respected one another. As for Bernie, man he was a freakin’ genius. When I heard about his passing, this hit me really hard because I loved listening to him. The way I look at it, he’s in heaven now, cleaning up at the Trivia Pursuit table. My condolences to his family…. what I want you all to know is just what an amazing impact he has on my weekday mornings, and trust me, most of NYC thinks the same way. God Bless, and see you in the next life!
Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Bernie. I was truly sad when I learned he lost his battle. He was a genuine voice and a patriot on the radio. He will be missed