Bernard Nielsen

May 8, 1932 - September 7, 2021

Bernard Nielsen, 89, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on September 7, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Bernie resided in the Old Bridge/East Brunswick area for over 50 years before moving to Myrtle Beach in 2009. Bernie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, veteran, and so much more. He will be missed by all who knew him. He served is country proudly during the Korean War in the US Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 196 in Myrtle Beach and prior he was a member of American Legion Lenape Post 211 in Sayreville. Bernie was predeceased by his beloved wife Josephine of 64 years. He is survived by his son, Anthony and wife Laura, his daughter, Debbie and her husband Keith, and his daughter, Michele Purtz and her companion, Natalie Zagadinow, his grandchildren Christopher Nielsen, Alyssa Nielsen, Robert Foiles and his fiancé, Teresa Brazell, Laura Foiles, Jesse St. James and his spouse, Scott, and his great-grandchildren Josephine Foiles, DJ Foiles, and Emily Foiles. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Drews, and predeceased by both his sister, Olga McKew, and his brother, Walter Nielsen. He also had many other loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Calling hours at Michael Hegarty and John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge NJ 08857 will take place on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 13, 2021, beginning at 10 am with religious services at 10:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow immediately at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick, NJ 08816