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for Sanford Berman
Pete Winkler
October 7, 2008
Dear Margo,
I just learned of Sandy's passing this evening. I recall that we first met in 1970 when we both started working in the Albany NYSDSS Regional Office for Seymour Katz and Berta Brewster. Later, I participated in some Friday "noontime seminars" in Jack's with Ed Cox, John O'Connor and Sandy. Sandy has a good sense of humor and he cared about children.
I hope that you are holding up after losing someone who was so close. My wife has struggled with Alzheimer's Disease for 14 years, so I share your feelings of loss.
Seymour and Linda Lestz
September 1, 2008
Margo,
We were very sad to hear about Sandy's passing. Seymour fondly remembers his many "long talks" with Sandy and enjoyed long distance communication with him after we moved to Mexico. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
ricky Stewart Perkins
August 17, 2008
Margo, I was so sad to hear of Sandy's death. We were friends at Milne so many years ago where I found him wise beyond his years, unfailingly kind and very witty. I knew he would become a fine man and realized he had when we reconnected a few years ago with the Milne alumni site. We stayed in touch through e mail through which I knew of the tragedy of your daughter's death and of Sandy's illness and the great love he had for his family as well as his broad view of life and interest in so many things. My husband joins me in sending our deepest love to you and your family. I will never forget Sandy and you have all our love and support during this painful time.
Ricky Stewart Perkin class of 1961 the Milne School, Albany
Michelle and Mike Bloom
August 3, 2008
Dear Margo,
We were so saddened to hear of Sandy's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
jeanie chengelis
July 30, 2008
Dear Margo,
So sorry about your loss. I am so glad i got to know Sandy, what a great guy.Thinking of you. May the warm memories help you to go on. love. jeanie chengelis(naples, fl)
Helen Goldenberg
July 29, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. I never knew of all the things he did in his career with the State. I was very impressed. Please be comforted in the knowledge that the thoughts of others are with you. I live in FL most of the year and come here in the summer. It is sad to loose such a good person.
Barbara Long-Barrett
July 29, 2008
I knew Sandy in his early days at Social Services way back at 1450 Western Ave... He was a wonderful guy to work for back then and a great person.. I was so sorry to hear about his passing... I've thought of him often over the many years since I last saw him.. His family is in my prayers....
Diana Malkonian
July 29, 2008
Dear Margo,
It was with great sadness that I heard of Sandy's passing. We worked together at the State Central Register and I learned so much from him. I could always rely on his experience and knowledge peppered with wisdom and wit. Know that he and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
July 29, 2008
Sandy was a true friend over a period spanning 40 years. I met Sandy at SUNY
Albany when he was a senior, I just a freshman. I always looked up to Sandy for his brilliance and wit, his talents and compassion. Sandy gave me several of his mosaics which will always be cherished. Our sincerest condolences go out to Margo, his loving wife who will miss Sandy more than most, but we will never forget having known Sandy and all that he brought to our lives. We will always miss Sandy. Margo, may your grief of the moment soon bring you to everlasting fond memories of your loving husband and best friend.
Richard Sartore
July 29, 2008
No one could have a better friend. I miss him!
Pat and Bob McKee
July 29, 2008
Dear Margo,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Although we never knew him well, Sandy must have been a great person (not to mention lucky) to have you as his life partner. We miss you and our shared experiences in the Niskayuna schools. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Beverly Brigantia
July 29, 2008
I have many fond memories of Sandy since we were classmates not only during our Milne years, but also at Junior College of Albany and then SUNY at Albany. He always had a warm smile and a kind, often humouous word and I can now appreciate how he became successful in administration of various human services programs over the years. My last memory of him was meeting him again at one of the Milne reunions--my condolences to his family and friends back home. I have lit a candle in his honor.
Marie Placide
July 29, 2008
To the Berman Family: I am sorry to hear of the passing of such a fine man as Sandy Berman. I worked at the SCR from 1986-1990 and saw Sandy almost daily. When I was thinking about relocating to another State he wrote me such a beautiful recommendation-though I didnt move-I have the letter he wrote to this day. Because I held him in high regard. He was a great person & I am glad i knew him. He will be truly missed. He was such a gentleman & a professional... great role model
My prayers are with you.
Marie Placide
Joe and Susan Kalafut
July 29, 2008
Dear Berman Family and Friends,
We were so very sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. We knew Sandy from his days as the director of the SCR. It was an honor working for, and with, Sandy. He was a gentle, kind, engaging man -- with a great smile often accompanied by a bit of a mischievous twinkle in his eyes!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Martinez
July 29, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Margo and the Berman family on their loss of a dearly loved one. I will always cherish the memories of birthday lunches with Sandy and two other dear colleagues. Sandy's carefully chosen birthday "gifts" reflected his sense of humor and irony but also his fondness for each of us. Jim and I enjoyed evenings out with Sandy and Margo. We still have some of the souvenirs of trips and sporting events he gave us for our sons to enjoy. We will always remember our thoughtful and kind friend.
Rodney Colling
July 29, 2008
So many folks from all around the country are signing in on Sandy's guest book. Sandy would be happy to read all the memories. My tyme with Sandy goes back over 55 years. Good men are wonderful to remember. I pray that Sandy's family and friends will be comforted with fond memories of a life well lived.
Edward J. Bradley, Sr.
July 29, 2008
Margaret and the Berman Family:
Sandy was one of the friendliest and most genuine people ever known to me after starting my career with N.Y.S. in 1973.
We worked in the same office and were team-mates on the DSS soft-ball team. He was always smiling, laughing and warmly greeted everyone with whom he worked and socialized.
My favorite memory of Sandy is when, in 1974, he displayed a letter, from the NY Yankees' front office. Thanking him for his most generous offer to become the team's next manager.
Can't tell you how much this news saddens me.
Your own feelings of sadness and loss must be overwhelming as well.
May your period of bereavement and grief be, mercifully, short.
God bless you all.
Leona & Steve Bolash
July 28, 2008
Margo,
We goofed. We are, as you already know, from Naples, FL not Naples, NY. Guess we had NY on our minds. With all of our love. Leona & Steve
Judy Lyons
July 28, 2008
Dear Margo,
Ken and I were so saddened to hear of the death of Sandy. Please know that you and Larry and Mary Ann are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Albert Ferris
July 28, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sandy was a good man and the world will be a lesser place with out him.
C.Andre Sullivan
July 28, 2008
I worked with Sandy at the SCR from '81-95.He was always a gentleman, knowledgeable,and cared about staff. So sorry to learn of his death.
Michael Pascone
July 28, 2008
Sandy was my cousin by marriage but quickly became a good friend. My family and I enjoyed many visits with him and Margo when they were in Florida. His warmth, compassion, outlook on life and his humor will be greatly missed.
John and Cathy Pascone
July 28, 2008
We were very sorry to learn of Sandy's illness and passing. Our sincere condolances are extended to our cousin, Margo, and Sandy's family.
Leona and Steve Bolash
July 28, 2008
Our love for Sandy will not end here. He will be loved by us for an eternity.
Nancy (McClain) Timber
July 28, 2008
I was so sorry to read about Sandy. I worked with him at the SCR from 1978-1985. He used to steal the chips off my desk when I ate lunch there. He will be missed. I hope the end was peaceful.
Judy and Stu Madnick
July 28, 2008
Margo: We were so sorry to learn of your loss. We were pleased to have reconnected with you and Sandy during recent years and so enjoyed our time together. Please know that we are thinking of you and the entire Berman family during this sad and difficult time.
Wes Jacobs
July 28, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Berman family.
Wes Jacobs
Milne class of '59
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