“Remembering Bernie Oades, Musician of Decades"
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Born on June 23, 1937, Severo “Bernie” Oades, a graduate of Far Eastern University, debuted as a pianist after
winning the Philippine National Championship in 1961 of the "Hamon sa Kampiyon" talent competitions.
Since then he has had piano solo performances traveling thrice around the world from 1961 to 1973 and was
a recipient of various musical awards in Australia , Southeast Asia and the U.S.A. Some of his most notable
performances were held at the Royal Palace of the King of Thailand and at Wellington University in New
Zealand . He was appointed Entertainment Director and Purser of the Princess Margaret Cruise Lines for
many years.
Named Musician of the Decade by Glitz and Fanfare Magazine in 1991, Bernie Oades is known as much for
his compassionate heart and endless generosity and for his lively and soul-stirring music. A composer,
musical director, and performer, Bernie was granted full membership by the American Society of Composers
Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). He recorded 7 CD Albums of originals and arrangements which includes
original tracks: Unang Tingin, Kabiguan, Huwag Mong Saktan, and Mahal on the album Zeny R. Antonio in
Concert: Mga Awit Ng Pag-Ibig, Lungkot At Ligaya. Other albums to name a few include: Bernie Oades:
Favorite Filipino Ballroom Dance Tunes, Bernie Oades: Ballroom Dancing, featuring Father Noel; Bernie
Oades: Original Love Themes and Bernie Oades with Tony Camacho.
In 1973, Bernie Oades established his band, D'Executives, in the New York Metropolitan area which featured
Filipino performers such as Carmen Patena, Zeny Antonio, and Tony Camacho. His legacy continues on with
D’Executives Band through his daughters, Bernadette Oades-Sumague as Manager/Lead Singer and
Geraldine Oades-Sese as the drummer. His musical spirit further survives through his grandchildren Bernard
“DJ Nano” Cortes of Envision Nightlife, April Sese of heavy metal band Suspyre, and Richard Sese of the St.
Peter’s Prep Jazz Band.
Bernie passed away on July 7, 2009 due to a stroke at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital , New
Brunswick , NJ. He is survived by his wife Erlinda Ventura Oades, DMD and two daughters, Geraldine Oades-
Sese, Ph.D. in Psychology and Bernadette Oades-Sumague BS in Biology/Chemistry and currently pursuing
an MBA at Northeastern University Graduate School of Business. Geraldine is a professor at the Graduate
School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University . Bernadette currently owns and operates
a Global Project Management consulting firm for major pharmaceuticals.
All are invited to pay their respect to Bernie Oades. The viewings will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home, 625
Pavonia Ave , Jersey City on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. On Monday,
July 13th there will be a private viewing held at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel 10:15 AM followed by a mass held at
Our Lady of Mercy Church, 40 Sullivan Drive , Jersey City at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest at Woodbridge
Memorial Gardens , Route 1 N & Woodbridge Ctr. Dr, Woodbridge, NJ.
Please come and join us to honor an extraordinary and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and
an exceptionally talented pianist and artist.
Best Regards,
Bernadette
Tel(201)432-3887(h);(201)970-1072(c)
mailto:boades@comcast.net
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