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Sportswriter Bernie Beglane died at his Hampton Bays home on August 19. He was 88.
Born in New York City on January 12, 1927, he graduated from Fairfield University in 1952. Immediately following graduation, he joined the staff of the Long Island Star-Journal, and he later moved over to the Long Island Press, where his byline was seen until the paper folded in 1977. He was a freelancer for the Associated Press for nearly 60 years, as well as freelancing for a number of newspapers and magazines.
In addition to his work as a sportswriter, Mr. Beglane also founded the athletic administration program at St. John’s University. His connections helped many of his students find internships and jobs in the sports world.
Mr. Beglane taught the sports-writing workshop in St. John’s journalism program and one year brought his friend coach Lou Carnesecca, a legend in St. John’s sports, into the classroom for a mock interview. He is also credited with facilitating a friendship between Mike Piazza of the New York Mets and the late Auxiliary Bishop Ignatious Catanello.
His career gave him the opportunity to cover international sports events including the 1972 Olympics in Munich and the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.
His work ethic was beyond reproach and he often covered multiple events in one day, earning the nickname “Bernie Byline.”
Mr. Beglane was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Kitty. He is survived by three sons, Edward, Brian and Terry; and a daughter, Bernadette.
Throughout his life, Mr. Beglane had a close relationship with the church, most recently at the Church of St. Rosalie. Six priests were at the altar for his funeral Mass there on August 24. Burial was at Calverton National Cemetery.
on Sep 14, 2015