March 24
March 24
Miss you so much. Wish we could have lunch one more time. Miss your advice and your laugh. Please visit me again in my dreams and continue to protect your family. Love you, always. Your little sis.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Bernardo (Benny Aka Nardo) Paredes 47 years old , born on December 27, 1972 and passed away on May 31, 2020. We will remember him forever.
Saturday June 6, 2020
Saturday June 6, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Bernardo (“Benny” aka “Nardo”) Paredes announces his passing on May 31, 2020, at his home in Albany, NY at the age of 47 due to a sudden heart attack. “Benny” as he was most affectionately known was raised in a loving home the son of Anita Paredes and father Pedro Antonio Collado Diaz who proceeded him in Heaven. Benny is survived by his dearest sibling Jacqueline Paredes, his cherished children, Bernardo Paredes, Jr., Kiara Paredes and Abrianna Sagodha Paredes with whom he loved with all his heart. Acting as a second father, he also raised his beloved nephew, Frank Commisso II – and bonded with newly connected nephew Antony Juan Collado. Benny also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins (or as he liked to call them cuzos) and friends - so many of which he loved and are impossible to mention.
Benny was raised and grew up in the glittering streets of Harlem, NY. There he spent his formative years before moving to Albany, NY to be by his only sister who he loved immensely and with whom he had an unyielding bond. Over the course of many years, Benny forged strong friendships and goodwill with friends and colleagues that he worked with when employed by the NYS Senate, Rivers Casino and the NYS Assembly. True to being a tireless and hard worker, Benny often worked seven days a week and always performed his duties with a smile and good humor.
Benny was also a man who had eclectic musical tastes. He loved listening to old school hip hop and R&B music, classic rock and Frank Sinatra. While his ear for music was unmatched, his reputation for singing out of tune was equally memorable. Whenever we hear his favorite music, Benny will always be remembered fondly for freestyling his own lyrics in a booming voice that could be heard hundreds of yards away to everyone’s delight and consternation.
Benny’s loss leaves a giant void in the lives of all the people he’s touched. Those who crossed Benny’s path often described him as being the funniest man in the room with a laugh that was infectious. His kindness, loyalty and generosity were immeasurable. Benny was profoundly intelligent, sharply witty, and incredibly charming. Benny understood people on a deep level and that enabled him to cultivate meaningful connections with those around him. He had an affinity for listening and making one feel special. His gift for lifting people up and giving great advice was unparallel. He was wise beyond his years. Simply put, he had a heart of gold. Benny will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him.
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In the wake of Covid-19 restrictions, the family will be holding a virtual wake and gathering at Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home in Bronx, NY on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 between 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM. The burial will be held at St. Raymond New Cemetery at 12:30 PM. As we are unable to gather to celebrate Benny’s life due to social distancing restrictions, you can join us for his virtual wake and gathering via Zoom.
Virtual Wake (9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m)
Funeral Procession Information
A procession will be held at the Polo Grounds from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. along Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Community members are invited to observe the procession and pay respects along the sidewalk while adhering to social distancing rules.
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December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023
Miss you so much. Happy heavenly birthday. Not a day goes by I don’t think about you or the advice you would give me. Love you.
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
Jackie My sincerest thoughts about your family's loss. This is a proper way of keeping the right perspectives on the future as well as beautiful memories of the past.
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
Benny
I miss you very much my brother. You will never be forgotten. I treasure the memories of us hanging out. Our laughs and great conversations. I love you Beezo.
I miss you very much my brother. You will never be forgotten. I treasure the memories of us hanging out. Our laughs and great conversations. I love you Beezo.
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2020
May you Rest In Peace!! And my condolences to the Paredes Family.
June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
My condolences to the Paredes Family..❤
My love and prayers goes out to you all
May God give you all strength during these difficult times ❤❤
Benny was an Amazing Son, Amazing Brother,Awesome Father,
The Best Uncle to Frankie..and the funniest and coolest friend..
Benny you will be missed
#SIP# BENNY..❤
MRS ANITA ❤
JACKY❤
Aubrianna❤
FRANKIE ❤
LOVE,
YSA $ MC
My love and prayers goes out to you all
May God give you all strength during these difficult times ❤❤
Benny was an Amazing Son, Amazing Brother,Awesome Father,
The Best Uncle to Frankie..and the funniest and coolest friend..
Benny you will be missed
#SIP# BENNY..❤
MRS ANITA ❤
JACKY❤
Aubrianna❤
FRANKIE ❤
LOVE,
YSA $ MC
June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
Dear Jackie, Sra. Anita, Frankie and Aubrianna,
Our hearts and prayers are with you. May Benny RIP and continue to watch over your family every day.
We love you. Benny will be missed.
Zeo
Our hearts and prayers are with you. May Benny RIP and continue to watch over your family every day.
We love you. Benny will be missed.
Zeo
June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
Dear Tia Anna, Jackie and Frankie,
We love you all more than words can say. We will miss you cuzzo...your beautiful deep eyes, your wisdom, your joy..may you rest in the love and peace of the Almighty. Blessings from my mom.
We love you all more than words can say. We will miss you cuzzo...your beautiful deep eyes, your wisdom, your joy..may you rest in the love and peace of the Almighty. Blessings from my mom.
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
Querida Anita y familia,
Mi mas sentido pésame por la partida de Benny. Que Dios les de la fortaleza que necesitan en este momento.
Anoche estuve soñando con el difunto. Todos estábamos en su hogar éramos jóvenes y felices. Usted nos cocinaba un delicioso locrio. Benny como siempre estaba bromeando con Jackie y yo feliz de estar acompañada de una familia tan hermosa. Pienso que anoche esta memoria de Benny me vino en un sueño para traerme un poco de esa paz y felicidad que sentía cuando compartía con ustedes.
¡Bellos recuerdos que llevaré por siempre en mi corazón!
La presencia de Benny en mi sueño fue pura paz y felicidad. Vuela alto querido Benny y que descanses en paz
Mi mas sentido pésame por la partida de Benny. Que Dios les de la fortaleza que necesitan en este momento.
Anoche estuve soñando con el difunto. Todos estábamos en su hogar éramos jóvenes y felices. Usted nos cocinaba un delicioso locrio. Benny como siempre estaba bromeando con Jackie y yo feliz de estar acompañada de una familia tan hermosa. Pienso que anoche esta memoria de Benny me vino en un sueño para traerme un poco de esa paz y felicidad que sentía cuando compartía con ustedes.
¡Bellos recuerdos que llevaré por siempre en mi corazón!
La presencia de Benny en mi sueño fue pura paz y felicidad. Vuela alto querido Benny y que descanses en paz
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
My love and prayers go to his loving mother Anita, sister Jackie and the rest of his family. He has a very special place in my heart and I have always considered him one of my best friends ever. The loss to us here is very deep. Look out for me up there my brother whenever I get there, I want to see you again. Love you Beezo
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
My deepest condolences, words cannot express my sadness. May the comfort of god help you get through this difficult time Benny may your soul Rest In Peace You will truly be missed
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
My deepest condolences. With his memory in your heart he will be with you forever.
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
Jackie,
Our deepest condolences. We were unable to sign onto the zoom service but will keep trying. I know how important your brother was to you. Let his memory bring good thoughts to you forever.
Alan and Sharon
Our deepest condolences. We were unable to sign onto the zoom service but will keep trying. I know how important your brother was to you. Let his memory bring good thoughts to you forever.
Alan and Sharon
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
Jackie, Frankie and Family,
May Our Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Please accept my condolences.
Vida
May Our Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Please accept my condolences.
Vida
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
Growing up you were the big brother I never had you guided me and protected me in the tough streets of Harlem and helped mold me into the person I became you always had my back and was always there for me I miss you big bro❤️
June 8, 2020
June 8, 2020
I grew up with Benny in Harlem. He and Alex were the two brothers I never had. I spent most of my youth unsuccessfully trying to prove to Benny that “girls were just as physically strong as boys”. Well, Benny was a big’ole boy and I... let’s just say that it was like Olive Oyl going up against Brutus. Every “match” resulted in me crying like I’d never cried before (the pain of him teaching me a lesson...Jesus)...BUT...I was like Jason. By the following week my hands were on my hips and I was in his face again saying (to my demise) “I DARE YOU!” Those hazel eyes would glow... and well... ya know how the rest goes.
There was one battle that will forever be etched in my mind (and spine). It involved one of Benny’s FAVORITE “sports” as a child. I can’t go into details because it was such a traumatic experience (which I was totally game for...until...). All I’m gonna say is the WWF and ‘THE BACK BREAKER’/‘Camel Clutch’ owe me reparations!!!!
As teens, Benny literally gave me the shirt off his back. I was admiring a grey, hooded, lightweight jacket with a drawstring waist that he was rockin (think 90’s/Busta Rhymes). It was so fly and he looked fly in it. After many compliments and requests to try it on, he finally let me...then in a nonchalant/I’m busy don’t bother me tone said “You can have it”. I too was now fly.
Benny and I recently reconnected via Messenger and I was so excited to be able to chat with him. He was truly a sweetheart who you never wanted to cross-not only because of the consequences you might face, but because in hurting him you’d only be hurting yourself. Benny was my brother...and l will always remember and love him.
There was one battle that will forever be etched in my mind (and spine). It involved one of Benny’s FAVORITE “sports” as a child. I can’t go into details because it was such a traumatic experience (which I was totally game for...until...). All I’m gonna say is the WWF and ‘THE BACK BREAKER’/‘Camel Clutch’ owe me reparations!!!!
As teens, Benny literally gave me the shirt off his back. I was admiring a grey, hooded, lightweight jacket with a drawstring waist that he was rockin (think 90’s/Busta Rhymes). It was so fly and he looked fly in it. After many compliments and requests to try it on, he finally let me...then in a nonchalant/I’m busy don’t bother me tone said “You can have it”. I too was now fly.
Benny and I recently reconnected via Messenger and I was so excited to be able to chat with him. He was truly a sweetheart who you never wanted to cross-not only because of the consequences you might face, but because in hurting him you’d only be hurting yourself. Benny was my brother...and l will always remember and love him.
June 8, 2020
June 8, 2020
Due to Benny’s enormous personality & spirit, there forever will be a void now that he is gone. I am grateful and blessed to have had a special friendship with him for close to 20 years. I truly thank God for all of the memories that we have had. I will forever cherish them.
Mrs. Anita, Jackie and Frankie, I love you and you are in my prayers. As Benny would say to me quite often, “It’s not good-bye, it’s until later….” Thank God through faith, we will see him again.
With Christ’s love, Beth Bonesteel
Mrs. Anita, Jackie and Frankie, I love you and you are in my prayers. As Benny would say to me quite often, “It’s not good-bye, it’s until later….” Thank God through faith, we will see him again.
With Christ’s love, Beth Bonesteel
June 7, 2020
June 7, 2020
Uncle Benny, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for making us all laugh with your contagious energy. I am forever grateful for having you in my life. You will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest in POWER Uncle Benny
June 7, 2020
June 7, 2020
My boy we did not get to hang much as adults but our childhood memories I will always cherish.
June 7, 2020
June 7, 2020
Jackie and Frankie,
Benny knew how to light up a room, with his smile and his words. He will be deeply missed. You are in my prayers. Love Stacey
Benny knew how to light up a room, with his smile and his words. He will be deeply missed. You are in my prayers. Love Stacey
June 7, 2020
June 7, 2020
Jackie,
My heart goes out to you and Frankie and your entire family. Mi sentido pésame.
Abrazotes,
Melanie
My heart goes out to you and Frankie and your entire family. Mi sentido pésame.
Abrazotes,
Melanie
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March 24
March 24
Miss you so much. Wish we could have lunch one more time. Miss your advice and your laugh. Please visit me again in my dreams and continue to protect your family. Love you, always. Your little sis.
December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023
Miss you so much. Happy heavenly birthday. Not a day goes by I don’t think about you or the advice you would give me. Love you.
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
Jackie My sincerest thoughts about your family's loss. This is a proper way of keeping the right perspectives on the future as well as beautiful memories of the past.
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Love you Benny!!!
June 8, 2020
by Keila Adames
So when I first met Benny, Jackie was living in a basement apartment ...I think it was on Jay street...I could be off, but I remember there was a Baskin Robins and a chinese spot like right up the block...my memory isn't that great anymore, but nonetheless, it was there where I met him. I walk in, He was planted in front of the tv in the livingroom right as you walk in and he was face in / all in front of the tv...watching..'the government channel'...eewww....like the one channel where it's politicians talking all day and you don't see anything else...yea...that channel. He looked up and said 'hi'...those eyes...light brown/hazel...just sucked me right in...then he smiled and I was smitten!!!
I looked at Jackie like, "who watches that channel? is he really watching that?", and she was like, "yup...he's into politics"... Can't lie...always had a crush on Benny...but he never knew it and as the friendship grew between me and Jackie...Benny became like my big brother. He definitely made me laugh, he was an awesome cook, and always said yes to anything I asked of him. Although over these past few years I've been away and hadn't connected with him in a while...I will miss not having the chance to see him again, hug him, or vent to him about the shenanigans in my life. Benny worked hard to turn his life around. He was so so caring, and super honest, and loved his family more than his own life. He was real. Called shit how he saw it and you had to respect him for that. He definitely left us waayyyy too soon. But God calls for his children on his time not ours and I know I will see him again. I love you Benny!! You will be in my heart forever. Thank you for being YOU always! And for blessing us with your presence while you had life to share and give us. Until my eyes see your beautiful eyes and face again.....rest in peace my brother....miss you...love you..
I looked at Jackie like, "who watches that channel? is he really watching that?", and she was like, "yup...he's into politics"... Can't lie...always had a crush on Benny...but he never knew it and as the friendship grew between me and Jackie...Benny became like my big brother. He definitely made me laugh, he was an awesome cook, and always said yes to anything I asked of him. Although over these past few years I've been away and hadn't connected with him in a while...I will miss not having the chance to see him again, hug him, or vent to him about the shenanigans in my life. Benny worked hard to turn his life around. He was so so caring, and super honest, and loved his family more than his own life. He was real. Called shit how he saw it and you had to respect him for that. He definitely left us waayyyy too soon. But God calls for his children on his time not ours and I know I will see him again. I love you Benny!! You will be in my heart forever. Thank you for being YOU always! And for blessing us with your presence while you had life to share and give us. Until my eyes see your beautiful eyes and face again.....rest in peace my brother....miss you...love you..