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BERNARD WEST Obituary

WEST--Bernard.

November 16, 1931 - July 28, 2015. It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of an amazing man. Bernard, beloved husband of Joyce Loewenthal West, adoring father of Jane West and Stacy West Clark, grandfather to Sara Lindsay Clark, Molly Addison Clark and Benjamin Luka Schmitt-West, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 28. He was a man of immeasurable generosity who doted on his family and friends with joy, love, birthday cards, gifts, visits and his time. Born in New York City to Lillian West and Milton West, Bernard was a brilliant thinker who adored reading books, watching classic movies from the 1930s and 1940s, skiing, golf and most of all his treasured NYC where he resided for over 50 years. A lover of all things NYC and Colorado and his wonderful house in Westchester, he loved and was a regular at the Ballet, NYC Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, the NYC theatre scene and events in Beaver Creek CO. He was a member of Quaker Ridge Golf Club, The University Club, The Harmonie Club, The Cornell Club and The Beaver Creek Club. One of his greatest loves was Cornell University from which he obtained his undergraduate (1955) and law degrees (1955) and volunteered for numerous alumni activities over the years. A second love was American History. He was a brainiac about the Civil War and World War II and his second calling was to be a history teacher. He was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and was deliriously happy whenever he was in a plane or flying one. Another of his loves was driving and he was darn great at it at 83! He grew up in Rockville Centre, NY and graduated from Cheshire Academy in 1949. In his professional life, he practiced real estate law for a number of years before joining his brother William in running Charles H. Greenthal and Co. -- a leading NYC real estate management firm. Once retired, he volunteered at Lenox Hill Hospital, read to the blind and doted on his wife of 59 years who he adored beyond words and was his absolute soulmate. A life-long Mets fan, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. He is also survived by his mother Lillian West and adored brother William West, and precious step- grandchildren Anna and JT Schmitt and many loved nieces and nephews. We love you dad and will treasure your memory forever. Family will receive friends at Frank Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue (81st Street) on Thursday, July 30, 6-8pm. Service will be at Frank Campbell on Friday, July 31 2015 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornell University's Library, which he loved very much: Office of Alumni Affairs and Development, 130 E. Seneca St, Suite 400, Ithaca, NY 14850; [email protected]

Published by New York Times on Jul. 30, 2015.
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Dear Joyce- so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family at this saddest of times.

Carole Caine

August 1, 2015

Sheila and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to Joyce.. We remember Bernie as a fine gentleman. Newton Scherl

Newton Scherl

August 1, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your deep loss. As your neighbor for over 30 years I can testify what a wonderful and devoted neighbor Bernard was to the entire 411 east 53rd st community. He will be deeply missed. I hope you and your family find peace in the days ahead. Marsha Matus

Marsha Matus

July 31, 2015

My deepest condolences.

Frank Durant

July 31, 2015

Stacy, I am so sorry for your loss. It is horrible to lose a wonderful father. My prayers are for you and your family.

Linda borish

July 31, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the entire West family for the loss of Bernard. I hope you find comfort in the memories that you share.

Vivian Jurich

July 30, 2015

We wish Joyce, Stacy and Jane peace. We are very sorry for their lose. Bernard will be missed tremendously. With much love

Jonathan, Staci, Alexa and Jamie West

July 30, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Joyce. Hugs. Jane

Jane Ridolfi

July 30, 2015

We are truly devastated by the loss of our dear friend. As a bridesmaid at his wedding I go back a long way. Our hearts go out to Joyce, my classmate and cherished friend.

Condolences to extended family.
Joan and Len

July 30, 2015

My deepest condolences to all the West family.

Susan Kennedy

July 29, 2015

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