Obituary of Bernard John Golden

Bernard John Golden, 78, passed away suddenly the morning of September 16th. He suffered cardiac arrest after being in the hospital for a short time with illness. 

John loved his family, spending time with his friends, helping relatives and loved ones, and thoroughly enjoyed his hobbies. He was a great son, a caring brother, a loving husband, a father to two children, an amazing uncle, and a grandpa who loved his grandkids endlessly.

John was born in Baldwinsville NY, on June 1st, 1946. Growing up in the town of B’ville, John attended and graduated from Baldwinsville High School in 1964 and then furthered his studies to Central City Business Institute (CCBI) where he gained an Associate’s Degree in accounting. John passionately worked 32 years for Motorola. He acquired a large list of accolades in his time with the company including the Salesman of the Year and joining the $1,000,000 club in 1979. In 1982, John earned the same two accolades, helping pave the pathway to his retirement in 2001. John was also a dedicated brother for over 50 years to the Tigris Shriners of Syracuse, as he also became the treasurer later down the line of his commitment. John was a hardworking man who was never afraid to get his hands dirty, sacrificed his time for others, and always took pride in what he did.

His parents, Joyce Wedlock (10/26/80) and Bernard James Golden (10/29/93), his stepmom Josephine J. Golden, his mother-in-law Rita L. Hanley (11/2/21) , and his father-in-law Joseph Hanley (10/21/96), preceded John in death. 

Survived by his loved ones his spouse Carol Golden; his son Andy Golden (Lenore D’Arpino), and daughter-in-law Bonnie Castner Golden; his grandchildren AJ and Alyssa Golden; his siblings Linda (Dave) Pelland, and Sharon (Steve) Brack; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours for John and his family will be held on Friday September 20th, 2024 from 4-7pm at Jennings Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home. Located at 1704 Penfield Rd in Penfield, NY 14526. The service will be on Saturday September 21st, 2024 at 1pm., All Seasons Chapel White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd in Pittsford, NY 14534. 

Please feel free to make any donations to the Transportation Fund at Tigris Shriners Center. You have the option of visiting the link provided below or to send a check to the foundation. All checks are to be mailed to the center located at 1121 Milton Ave, Suite 1, Syracuse NY 13204. 

Donation Link:

https://www.tigrisshriners.com/product/donation-tigris-shrine-transportation-fund/