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BERGER--Martin S. Marty was a friend and a mentor to many. He was a second father to me for the last 40 years. I will miss his wisdom and humor and am enormously grateful to have known him as well as I did. Tim Jones (and family)

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 14, 2011.

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Ronald Pal

June 25, 2024

This is Ron Pal(Paul) My Uncle Gustav and Aunt Helen Paul are Karen´s grandfather,grandmother from Hungary and Romainia.I,Ron,alive and well at 85 in 2024.

September 20, 2011

Dear Brad, Greg, Leslie, Karen and Ina,

Mr. Berger was truly one of a kind person. He will be greatly missed by many people. Our thoughts are with the entire family.

Leah and Steve Benincasa

September 19, 2011

Dear Brad, Greg and Leslie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Over the many years I have known and worked with your dad he has always been a great man and a gentleman. You can add my name to the many who will miss him.

Phil Amicone

Donald and Irene Rabinovitch

September 18, 2011

Dear Brad, Greg and Leslie -
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all at the time of Dad's loss. I first met him in 1971 , and enjoyed every minute I ever had the opportunity to share with him over the next 40 years.
We were all blessed to know him . My wife Irene and I also got to know your Mom in 1990, and feel equally blessed to have been in her company as well.
A peaceful and healthy New Year,
The Rabinovitch Family

Marcy Tolkoff Levy

September 18, 2011

Sending sincerest condolences on behalf of my father, Sam Tolkoff, and family.

September 15, 2011

Brad, Leslie and Greg - my thoughts are with you and your families during this trying time . My love to you all .
Michael Gelb

September 15, 2011

Such kindness and a life well-lived does not go unnoticed by the Almighty. May this help you during your period of grief.

September 15, 2011

Compassion and caring: Those obvious characteristics of Martin Berger will be remembered by all whose lives have been touched by him. May the love of God, friends, and family carry you through your grief.

September 15, 2011

Our condolences to your entire family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 14, 2011

To Ina and family,
Truly sorry to hear about Martin. We can only picture him full of life. Treasure the memories. Our condolences to the "Berger" family.
Hy Shakin
Sue( Shakin) Miller (armonk)

Pat Prato

September 14, 2011

Mr.Berger was a special man and a great boss.
My sincere condolences to the family

Lawrence Chip Porter II

September 14, 2011

Condolences to the Berger family. Marty was very supportive to me as an advisor mentor and friend. His presence was powerful always consistent, positive, constructive and taking time to listen discuss questions or concerns of mine. He was a fixture in quogue I will miss interacting with him. Lawrence Chip Porter II

LIN GOSMAN

September 14, 2011

DEAREST KAREN AND FAMILY,

I WISH FOR YOU PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND A WORLD OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES. OUR MARTY REMAINS FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AS SOMEONE WHOSE BEING IS BIGGER THAN LIFE. HE HAS CARED SO MUCH, HE HAS LOVED SO MUCH AND HE IS GENEROUSLY BELOVED BY SO MANY.

YOU ARE HELD IN QUIET THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS...IT'S WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I SAY GOOD-BYE--

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
LIN GOSMAN

September 14, 2011

My sincere condolences to his family.
My family knew his father Sam, may they both rest in peace.

Lawrence Chip Porter II

September 14, 2011

Condolences to the Berger family. Marty was very supportive to me as an advisor mentor and friend. His presence was powerful always consistent, positive, constructive and taking time to listen discuss questions or concerns of mine. He was a fixture in quogue I will miss interacting with him. Chip

Shua Rosenstein

September 14, 2011

Dear Berger family,

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. He was so wise and caring, and we truly loved him. May his memory be a blessing.

Much love,
Shua & Sara Rosenstein
Chabad at Yale University

September 14, 2011

Martin was always a gentleman with a warm greeting. My thoughts are with his family. Mike Marcus

September 14, 2011

My sincere condolences to Karen

September 14, 2011

Martin Berger was our best man at our wedding; and he will always be our best man. He deeply loved and respected his wife, Karen, his children and his grandchildren. Our life will not be the same without him. Love, Christina and Robert Baker

deirdre ryan

September 14, 2011

Condolences to the Family . He will be missed and will be remembered as a truly remarkable man and admired gentleman.

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