Bernard Vincent Orest ("Bernie") – a lifelong resident of Jersey City and Bayonne, passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on Friday February 12, 2016, he was 76 years old. Bernie served his country proudly in The US Army where he earned the Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a Longshoreman for many years before retiring and was a member of ILA Union 1588 in Bayonne. Bernie is survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, cousins and dear friends. A visitation will be held on Monday February 15th from 2-4 pm and again from 7-9 pm at Migliaccio Funeral Home, 851 Kennedy Blvd. (at 33rd St.) in Bayonne. A funeral prayer service will be held on Tuesday February 16th beginning at 10:30 am at the funeral home with all welcome to gather as early as 10 am. Interment with military honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ.