February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
I didn't always get along with dad, but we grew into each other- and became great friends. He taught me patience and forgiveness- I miss you so much.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, George Bernstein, 73 years old, born on November 20, 1920, and passed away on October 15, 1994. We will remember him forever.
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February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
One of my best memories of Poppy is when he took me to a cubs game. We bought tickets at the gate for $9! We sat and watched the game while he showed me how to score a game.
January 31, 2019
January 31, 2019
George took us to Kentucky were he was helping locals set up a new restaurant. He was working for the governmnets job creation program under Johnson's presidency. You could really see how fond of George the local people were. People also loved him where ever he was. You could sense his kindness and generosity.
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February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
I didn't always get along with dad, but we grew into each other- and became great friends. He taught me patience and forgiveness- I miss you so much.
February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
One of my best memories of Poppy is when he took me to a cubs game. We bought tickets at the gate for $9! We sat and watched the game while he showed me how to score a game.
January 31, 2019
January 31, 2019
George took us to Kentucky were he was helping locals set up a new restaurant. He was working for the governmnets job creation program under Johnson's presidency. You could really see how fond of George the local people were. People also loved him where ever he was. You could sense his kindness and generosity.
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Hanging out at a parade
Fran, Dick and George in Kentucky
Michael with Poppy
Graduation Day
Recent stories
Adopted Son
February 4, 2019
by Gerald Burke
When George was diagnosed with Cancer, we all went to spend a week in Florida. We all knew this was going to be the last time we get spend family time with him. During the week, when the kids went out to the pool or to get food with Marcia and Ellie- I'd stay in with George.
George and I spoke and spoke. He thanked me for taking care of his grandchildren. He spoke to me about how he was scared to die- something he did not show to the rest of the family. Even in sickness,
George was thinking about everybody else. He then told me something that I cherish to this day- George called me he his son. To have such a mensch except me as his own is one of the greatest gifts I have had in this life. I miss him so.
Master Student
February 1, 2019
I still remember my the first day of teaching Finance 401 in 1987 for master's students. George was sitting right in front, and I thought I was being audited by the school. When I began to check the attending students against my class list- I quickly learned George was a student enrolled in the class. George was in his 60's and had never had the chance to go to college when he was young, but with grit and determination, he decided to put himself not only through undergrad, but also graduate school after he retired. George never missed a class and was an exemplary student. I remember the rest of the class just being inspired by his presence, but furthermore his happiness to help anyone in the class. George was one of by favorite students and favorite people. He is missed dearly.
Fire in the Kitchen
February 1, 2019
George came to our little town all the way from New York to help us get our restaurant started. He was an easy teacher to learn from- I remember when we had our first kitchen fire. George was out in front- we didn't know what to do and were kind of freaking out. We were running around looking for the fire extinguisher. He just took the giant soup pot and poured it over the fire. Poof. We all just started laughing. We were blessed to have George in Kentucky.