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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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I started to listen at 6:00 a.m. as I do every morning. My heart broke and started to cry such big tears. My thoughts and prayers go out to the McCuirk family, and to the WABC radio family. He would be sorely missed. To you Sid, I know how much he meant to you, I cried as I heard you speak about him this morning. I will pray for all of you.
My Condolences to the Family. I listened to Bernie for Years, I love him so much, he was So funny and very Intelligent. I learned soon much from him., he was Soo down to earth. My heart is Broken. God bless the family.🙏♥️
My prayers go out to Bernie’s family. I will miss hearing his voice in the morning, as I have been listening to him since he first started in 1986. May the lord give him eternal rest.
I’m a prostate cancer survivor in a small city in Michigan. Trying to get my morning started but I can’t. Too choked up. I will greatly miss Bernie’s wit and how he shared his vast knowledge with all of us, his loyal listeners. Rest easy, Bernie, you will not be forgotten.
There is a hole in the universe today and it will never be filled. Bernie was a radio icon, a funny, brilliant good man. It that’s simple. As fans we were all witness to the magic that was, is and always will be Bernie and Sid. My prayers go out to his beloved wife Carol and his cherished children. My heart is broken for his partner Sid. Hearing Sid with raw emotion on the radio this morning paying tribute to his "pal" was heart wrenching. Sidney I am sending you love and prayers. I can’t imagine how extremely difficult it has been for you to be on the air alone for the last 4 weeks without Bernie and many times before when he was in treatment or just wasn’t able to do the show with you. But you held it together and blew it up. We all prayed for Bernie, that he would beat this damn cancer, but cancer has no conscious. As a loyal and dedicated fan of WABC radio. I am so sorry for this great lose to your "family"
My condolences to Bernard’s family and his radio family. I have been a Bernie fan since listening to his wit and talent on the Imus show. I prayed for Bernie’s recovery and now I will pray for his family. RISE IN PEACE BERNIE, you will be greatly and forever missed.
My sincere condolences to the family of Bernie, his wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, son and father. I have been a listener since the Imus days, and considered him a sort of big brother, mainly because my parents are also Irish immigrants. My mornings will not be the same. Hang in there Sid. God bless you all.
What a tremendous loss… Heaven just got a new angel. My heartfelt condolences to Bernie’s family. Rest in peace. Amen. 🙏🏻
So Sad. Heart felt Condolences to his wife & children. He’s now with Rush and all the other greats in heaven. We will meet again.🙏🏼
So sad to hear the news this morning. Bernie you will be surely missed.
Thank you for lifting my spirits every morning! Especially during the early days of COVID.
Rest in Peace!
On October 5 a True Patriot was lost a real New Yorker Bernie your gonna missed. Now the pain is over Rest In Peace Brother.🙏🙏🙏
God bless you Bernie. It is with deep sadness to hear of your passing. You were my favorite on Imus and on your new show with Sid. My God hold you in his arms. I’m sure he will asked for the” Cardinal” impersonation.
God Bless You Bernie.Thank you for sharing your many talents with us.I’ve been listening to you for many years and the entertainment you have brought to my life makes me joyful.Thanks again.You will be missed.RIP!!!
I am a up state born New Yorker who has listened to Bernie and Sid every morning from my back porch in Central Florida. I will miss hearing Bernie who made my day each and every day along with Sid. I never met Bernie in person but in hearing his voice and message daily I felt like I knew him personally. Blessings to Bernie and his family as they deal with this terrible loss! Radio will never be the same. RIP Bernie!
It is with a heavy heart that I’m sending my condolences to the wabc family and to Bernard’s family. Loyal listener and admire of Bernard for a lot of years i am very sad. You will be missed. Thank you for the hours of entertainment that you provided and for everything I learned as I listen to you.
RIP
I met Bernie calling into the Imus program and he put me on to the radio with Don who trashed me, which I loved. Bernie later asked if I wanted to see them all on the top of the World Center.
I went into the show from PA. The best was was meeting Bernie. What a guy. We talked a lot after the show. He was a good guy! A true star, that was friendly to all.
I will miss him! My condolences to his family and workers. Be proud! What a great guy! I feel proud that I actually met him. I look forward to see him again when I make it to the other side!
May his memory be a blessing.
So sad today to hear of Bernie’s passing. He and Sid have helped me through many tough times. To hear those two voices during difficult surgeries, Covid and more has meant so much to me.
God bless Bernie’s wife and children and his WABC family.
To those who loved Bernard,
From an Irish Headstone
Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal,
Love leaves memories, no one can steal.
May those memories bring you all comfort.
May the Road Rise up to meet you…..
Bernie will be missed dearly as Bernie has been a friend to millions during his radio career. Humble, strong, funny & caring- what a great friend to all. I called one morning to thank him for his inspiration over many years and he accepted my call in a humble spirit as usual
On the old Imus show Bernie was, by far, the funniest cast member. I remember many mornings driving down the West Side Highway with tears in my eyes, laughing so hard at "The Cardinal" with the "lott-tree noom-burrs, by Jay-sh, Imus in the morn’"
It was the best part of driving to work.
You don’t listen to someone for 20+ years and not know their heart. Above all he was a humble decent man who so loved his family. The best.
My condolences to Bernie’s family an especially to hos partner Sid. I have been a fan of Bernie ever since he first started with Imus. He is an inspiration to all of us.Prayers go out for the repose of his soul.
There are just no words, Bernie was such a great man, he will be missed, condolences to his family and to the entire WABC radio station. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
I will always remember your honest, authentic voice on the radio. You were the perfect balance for Sid. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP
Rest in peace, Bernie. You were a part of my morning routine for decades. Thank you for the laughter, your insight and your courage during you battle with cancer. You are terribly missed. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the McGuirk family at this most painful time.
Yesterday in Temple I said prayers for all the sick and suffering, Bernie was on my mind. Now all my prayers and wishes are for the whole Bernard McGuirk family and the WABC family. Please have no more sorrow and I hope we all remember him as he would want us to.
“yehi zichra baruch,” /“may his memory be a blessing”
Love and blessings to Bernie’s family. He will be kept alive forever by telling his stories every chance we get. We listened to you everyday and took you with us on our travels in and outside the US. Tom and Dara Keenan
MY condolences.to the family, Sid and friends of the great Bernard McGuirk and all at wabc radio.A salute to His Intellect and kindness. 30 plus years of me tuning into Bernie every morning. A sad day for those who stand for truth and justice . You will be missed
James Cat
God bless you my friend.
So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. God Bless Bernie and his family, as well as his radio family. We will never forget you.❤️🥲
Irreplaceable. More so than Imus or Rush. Unique and genuine talent that combined personality, intelligence, humor and common sense. His humanity was evident and came across naturally and unforced. I feel that I’ve lost an intimate friend. A light for so many – and on numerous levels – has gone out.
The kind of person you would want in your foxhole
A true gentleman a great personality. You will truly be missed. Rest In Peace Bernie.
This is like losing a friend, someone you’ve known for years. So, so sorry 😞😢😢
My sincere condolences to Bernies family and the ABC family such a devastating loss .
I followed Bernie since the Imus days he was a class act I called to win yankee tickets and he asked me can you be funny if he put me on the radio with imus , he put me on and won 3 different prizes .
When Imus had remotes from the intrepid and the U.S. open I would call Bernie and ask if he could leave me tickets and he did every time .
Bernie☘ you will be missed 😥🙏
love you bro , Glen, New Rochelle
I’m so saddened at the loss of Bernie. He was the heart of the Bernie and Sid show. I feel I know these guys going back to Imus in the morning. No one will ever fill his shoes. I loved his humor, intelligence, and his humbleness. My condolences go out to Bernie’s family and WABC family. You now can Rest In Peace Bernard McGuirk 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Our eyes and hearts are full of tears
Because Bernie you are no longer here.
Although your voice may be gone
Your legacy and brightness will carry on
Though your wit and wisdom have left this good old earth
Your goodness, integrity & honesty will always be here
Your bro Sid will pick up the baton and raise it high.
RIP Bernard McGuirk and THANK YOU!
You and your family are in all our thoughts and prayers.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
I want to thank you for being in my life since 1986 and the Imus days. These last years with Syd have been beyond wonderful. I am going to miss you terribly. You made me laugh, you made me cry and you made me think. You were a true Mensch.
Love you with all my heart. A HUGE fan from Portland Maine
God Bless you, Bernie, gone way too soon. I enjoyed your shows for your common sense views for years. My condolences to your entire family. You will be missed.
Bernie will be so missed. I have watched him from Imus, to O’Reilly to listening to Bernie and Sid. I would listen live, from California, starting at 5 pacific time. Loved playing beat Bernie, but never called in to play! I was so excited if I beat Bernie—probably twice. If he recommended a book, I would check it out and often bought it. My condolence to his family and to his WABC radio family.
I have been listening to Bernie for years on my drive to work. I was devastated when I heard the terrible news of his passing. Even though I never met Bernie, I felt that he was a friend of the family. His Cardinal bits were hilarious! He’s one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family. ☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
Bernie, your death is such a devastating loss to everyone. I will miss hearing your great commonsense, humor and intelligent comments every morning. Thank you for bringing joy and humor into my life each day. May God grant you Eternal Peace.
Respectfully,
I loved Bernie and can only say my sympathies to Carol, Melanie and Brendan. He made me laugh at times I really didn’t feel like laughing. We will see you on the other side, brother
My family is deeply saddened by the loss of Bernie. We did not know him personally but feel we forged a connection to him over the last 30 years. His on-air personality was real, and decent and genuine. He was magnetic. We learned to admire and respect his character and wisdom. He has been a breath of fresh air on the radio, especially over the past several years. We honor his legacy. God bless him, and heartfelt condolences to his Carol, Melanie and Brendan, who we also feel we have come to know and love.
Thank you for this opportunity to say and send my condolences to Bernard’s wife and children and the WABC family. I am honored and sadden to hear of his passing. I am an Arizona Republican and conservative who have listened to the show for many years. He has always reminded me of my husband, Charles who was also very intelligent, honest, loving and God fearing man. My husband too has passed and is gone home to be with Jesus. So, I pray that they meet in heaven. Please let his family know that they are in my prayers. God’s blessings to you all.
God Bless Bernie’s soul and all who grieve for him, especially his family. Thank God for the time he spent on Earth and the lives he touched.
Rest easy Bernie tremendous loss for all of us. You will be sorely missed. May God rest your soul and look after your family
May you Rest in Heavenly Peace Bernie.Prayers to your family and to your radio family .
Words can not express the loss I feel at this time. Bernie was like a member of my family.
He was so, so smart!! Over the years I have learned so much by listening to him. Glad that he was here to see his son get married, so sorry he will miss the next special events of his family. Am thinking of his wife and children, my sympathy to them. Bernie, you are without pain now, bless you my morning friend for so many years.
First my condolences to his wife, children, and family.
The entire Red Apple WABC 770 family.
Bernie had me laughing and thinking from the first time I heard him and 36 years since I want to thank him for his intelligence and hysteria he brought. I called in a few times and
enjoyed our conversations. I am so saddened by his passing and will miss him.
I hope WABC 770 will do regular best of Bernie shows into perpetuity.
RIP- Love and PEACE OUT!
Bernie, I’m a newer listener this year and want to thank you for the inspiration, wisdom, intelligence, charisma, love and care that you had put into your craft.
My dad is what for me listening to Bernie and Sid in the Morning and that’s all I listen to on my morning ride into work thanks to you and Sid.
My deepest condolences to your family and may your lifetime of broadcasting forever be remembered by all forever.
RIP to a true legend.
Bernard has always been someone I enjoyed listening to. He often wonderfully articulated thoughts and opinions I held but better. His is a voice that will missed beyond my imagination.