THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Bernard Joseph (Bernie) Powers Jr., 71, of Bunnell passed away on March 29, 2017. He was born in 1945 in Paterson, New Jersey, to Mary and Bernard Joseph Powers Sr.

Bernard proudly served his country in the army during the Vietnam War. After completing his tour of duty in Vietnam, he worked for many years as a truck driver for Eastman Kodak in New Jersey.

A few years after he married Florence Santuoso in 1987, he and Florence moved to Florida and made the Sunshine State their home. Bernard had a kind and gentle demeanor, a dry sense of humor, a life-long love of animals, and a strong commitment to his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Florence; his nieces Michelle Cloughsey, Sue Costello, and Doreen Neville; his nephews Robert and David Andre; brother-in-law Bob Andre; and stepsons Michael and Mark Santuoso.

He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Bernadette Andre.

Friends may visit on Monday, April 3, 2017, 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM at the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Rd. South Flagler Beach.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 11:00AM at Espanola Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.