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1923
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2015
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Howard Bernstein Obituary
Howard N. Bernstein, 92. Beloved husband of Harriet; devoted father of Lisa (Harry) Millspaugh and Leslie (Richard) Sandler; loving stepfather of Bruce Harwood and Lauren (Larry) Kurzweil; cherished grandfather of Sarah (Chris) Micele, John Millspaugh, Dr. Victoria (Andy) Shlensky, Jeffrey Sandler, Alexander (Sara) Harwood-Karlik, Noah and Jacob Harwood, Matthew and Brian Kurzweil; proud great-grandfather of Evan Micele, Ethan Micele, and Laney Shlensky; dear brother of the late Cleo Hagenson. Howard will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Vice president of the Palm Springs Air Museum and past president of MHEDA. Funeral service Fri, 11 AM, at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd, Glencoe. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Palm Springs Air Museum, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org. For further info, 847-256-5700.
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for Howard Bernstein
Walter Price
June 29, 2015
Howard was a wonderful man and loved being a big part of the Palm Springs Air Museum. We will miss him terribly. Our prayers are with Harriet not just now but forever.
Walter and Sherry Price
Jeff Long
May 26, 2015
Howard was an icon in our industry! His leadership will be missed. It was an honor to know Howard.
May 25, 2015
Dear Harriet,
We are so sorry for the loss of Howard.
It was for us a great privelege and honor to know Howard.
We will never forget him.
We wish you all the strength you need in these difficult times.
With our deepest sympathy.
Jos en Tineke Lisman
May 24, 2015
Howard, my distant cousin, we enjoyed our occasional tennis games and talking of our flying memories.
In all categories , you as a wonderful human being, scored a positive '10'.
My condolences to Harriet and family
Glenn Felner, Glencoe, IL.
Bill Ryan
May 23, 2015
The world and our industry has lost one of its greatest citizens. Thank you Howard, for all you gave us.
Howard Bernstein
Liz Richards
May 21, 2015
It was a privilege and honor to know and work with Howard for these past 20 years at MHEDA. The industry has lost a great leader and a humble man. I have lost a personal friend and tremendous mentor. Much love and heartfelt sympathy to Harriet and Howard's family.
Liz Richards
May 20, 2015
Howard and the MHEDA Girls PS Air Museum 2009
Liz Richards
May 20, 2015
MHEDA Convention Opening Party Air Museum 2009
Liz Richards
May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015
I'll never forget Howard taking me on a tour of his loved World War II Museum. What a lovely, lovely man.
Tom Harris
May 20, 2015
Stay strong Bernstein family.
Howard & Marion
Hans Anger
May 20, 2015
Howard was a kind and wonderful man, an honorable and ethical businessman and an Industry Leader...a fine role model for all.
May 20, 2015
Harriet and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Howard. It was an honor working with him at MHEDA. He was truly a legend in is own time. My thoughts are with you all. Joanne Piacenza, MHEDA
May 20, 2015
Dear Harriet,
What can be said?
Howard was a dear friend and a nice guy that I have known for almost 60 years. I am, sorry.
Ira Plonsker
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