Bernadette was born and raised in Greenwich CT and graduated from Greenwich High School. Known to her friends as Bernie, she enjoyed various sports. She loved the ocean and marine biology. Bernie loved all unconditionally. Her happiness and positivity was infectious. Anyone lucky enough to have known Bernie will be forever touched by her kindness and generosity. She soon met the love of her life and married. They started their family in Greenwich and then moved to Bridgeport CT. After some years there she finally settled in Naugatuck CT. There she became active in multiple church communities. She truly had a heart of gold and as a prayer warrior, she spent countless hours praying for all, a passion she inherited from her mother the late Polly Torres.
 
Bernadette leaves behind her husband of 31 years Hector Colon; sons Luis Pina and Hector Kevin Colon, Daughter Vanessa Marie Colon - Furia, 4 grandchildren Ariel O Pina, Kairi M. Pina, Lilliana M. Furia and Brandon M. Furia. Bernadette is also survived by her 3 brothers Kevin D. Pina , Marcus Santiago, and Mitch Santiago as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be held on January 15, 2021 at the Lester Gee Funeral Home, 1390 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport CT 06605. (203)335-5352 10am - 11am. Burial will take place and Mountain Grove Cemetery, 2675 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. 
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