Bernard Andrew Megrey was born in July 1950 in Latrobe, Penn. and passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 1, 2010.
Although his love for the sea was apparent in many aspects of his life, first and foremost, Mr. Megrey was a beloved husband, an awesome and amazing father, and loyal, true friend. Friends and family around the world will miss Mr. Megrey's gentle spirit, smile, and contagious laughter. Mr. Megrey had many friends and colleagues in the scientific world, but his first love was his family and he always made sure each one of them knew that. He was 60 years old at the time of his untimely death. He leaves behind his wife, Ronnette, sons Christopher and Nicholas, and daughter Sarah, mother Anna Marie Megrey, brothers Joseph Megrey, Robert Megrey, David Megrey, and sister Catherine Megrey.
A memorial celebration of Mr. Megrey's life was held at Bleitz Funeral Home on Oct. 9. Mr. Megrey was very active in both ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) and PICES (North Pacific Marine Science Organization), and concerned with the need to train and cultivate young scientists. It is hence his family's preference that in lieu of flowers, donations be used to establish a fund that can support the travel and participation of students with various backgrounds and from various countries and cultures, in joint ICES/PICES activities. One meaningful event that Mr. Megrey would have supported is the PICES/ICES Early Career Scientists Conference to be held in Spain in spring 2012. As he was once a struggling student himself, he would likely have appreciated the value of travel grants for students to test the waters in such an international forum.[[In-content Ad]]
