Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, Canton, MA 02021
Bernie M. Breiter
5/3/2018

Bernie M. Breiter, age 48 passed away suddenly May 3rd. Born in Rockville Centre, NY he was raised in new Hyde Park, NY and graduated from New Hyde Park Memorial High School. He went on to graduate with honors from Boston University, earned a CPA from PWC in Boston and then worked as a financial consultant for RSM in Charlestown for many years. Bernie was an avid New York Yankees fan who played competitive softball for many years. He wore #44 in honor of his favorite player Reggie Jackson and exuded the same confidence and swagger in his play. Bernie had many friends and was held in high regard by all. He lived life with a youthful exuberance seeking out adventure whenever possible. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a good man by anyone’s definition.

Beloved husband of Mary K. (Overlan). Father of Robert M. & Madison N. Breiter. Loving son of Bernhard Breiter of New Hyde Park, NY and the late Irmgard Breiter. Brother of Martin Breiter and his wife Janie of Rockville Centre, NY and Arno Markatsch of Bern, Switzerland. Son in law of Sheryl and Lawrence Overlan of Canton. Brother in law of Elisabeth Branham and her husband David of Ashburnham, Alex Overlan of Boston and Margaret Foret and her husband Eddy of Haverhill. Proud uncle of Alice, Alex, Max and Benjamin. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Tuesday 4-7 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Wednesday morning at 10 am. Burial to follow at Canton Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Breiter Children’s Scholarship Fund c/o the Bank of Canton, attn. Diane Piana, 557 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.
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Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home
455 Washington St.
Canton, MA USA 02021
781-828-0811