Bernie Zaccaro passed away 4/6/21. Who can forget Bernie? Star Quarterback from Malverne High with those 60 yard bullet passes....captain of the basketball team with those memorable jump shots and double hesitation layups. Married everyone's dream girl, Phyllis. He was a hero to many of us. I was glad to have visited with him when I was last in New York in 2015, traveling in our motorhome,. We drove around the old neighborhoods and had lunch at the old Lucy's Malt Shoppe. Lots of fun old memories to share. He will be fondly remembered. We'll miss him. Now he goes on to hang out with brothers Sal, John and Joe. R.I.P. Bernardo!
I also read his memoir, it was great. I grew up in Lynbrook with pretty much the same memories, a little different being a girl, but it was spot on. RIP Bernie.
cathy Scherer Ehrenberg
It really was a beautiful read. We went to OLL and Malverne together and it helped to relive a wonderful time in our lives . He captured many a moment. Rest In Peace
I just read Bernie's treatise on life in Malverne. It certainly brought back memories of my growing up in Malverne too. Lots of memories. I am amazed at the detail and the love woven throughout.
Joe Burkle
Bernie Zaccaro passed away 4/6/21. Who can forget Bernie? Star Quarterback from Malverne High with those 60 yard bullet passes....captain of the basketball team with those memorable jump shots and double hesitation layups. Married everyone's dream girl, Phyllis. He was a hero to many of us. I was glad to have visited with him when I was last in New York in 2015, traveling in our motorhome,. We drove around the old neighborhoods and had lunch at the old Lucy's Malt Shoppe. Lots of fun old memories to share. He will be fondly remembered. We'll miss him. Now he goes on to hang out with brothers Sal, John and Joe. R.I.P. Bernardo!
Joe Burkle
I am posting this relayed to me by our classmate Gloria (Schwartz) Gordon:
"I found this essay written by Bernie on the Internet and thought others might like to read it."
https://www.booksie.com/596972-malverne-memories
Peter Lobo
This was a fabulous read! An amazing journey that all of us could relate to and so much thought and effort
by Bernie to write this.
Good job Bernie
Sincerely
Peter Lobo
Bonnie Sanabria
Bernie's memoir was so beautifully written!--As a writer I truly appreciate his honest style!--Bonnie Sanabria
Cathy Scherer (Ehrenberg)
I also read his memoir, it was great. I grew up in Lynbrook with pretty much the same memories, a little different being a girl, but it was spot on. RIP Bernie.
cathy Scherer Ehrenberg
Marc Saperstein
Yes indeed, it was a beautiful, moving statement about growing up in Malverne, which brought back some wonderful memories.
Many thanks to Bernie: may he rest in peace.
Marc Saperstein
Charles Principe
It really was a beautiful read. We went to OLL and Malverne together and it helped to relive a wonderful time in our lives . He captured many a moment. Rest In Peace
Lee Goldberg
I just read Bernie's treatise on life in Malverne. It certainly brought back memories of my growing up in Malverne too. Lots of memories. I am amazed at the detail and the love woven throughout.
Lee Goldberg '62