Milton Berle Obituary

Berle, Milton
Sincere condolences to our dear friend Lorna and the entire family. L.A. will not be the same for us this summer. We will miss the many fun evenings spent with you. It is hard to imagine going to the Friars and not seeing you. Your stories and jokes were always the highlight of our summers. Jane and Larry David

Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 29, 2002.
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Harry Simpson

March 27, 2015

This was truly an amazing person with so much talent the loss is clearly ours. Prayers fill our hearts while singing praises to God asking him to let us never forget the love we have for this wonderful person gone from our lives never forgetting the joy we shared experiencing a great talent. Hebrews 6:10.

robert

May 31, 2014

Buster Brown curls and The Perils of Pauline to revered sage of comedy-you truly were "Mr. Show Biz". Enjoy the Hillcrest Round Table up there.

October 23, 2013

Milton Berle is the Greatest star in Tv.

Grady Youngblood

April 30, 2013

To Milton Berle,
You were a great comedian, you made me laugh. My prayers are with you Mr, Berle. Lisa Weiner

Lisa Weiner

March 31, 2013

Mr. Berle, It's A Sad Sad Sad Sad World Without You. See You Later On The Other Side Some Beautiful Day.

Richard Owen

March 2, 2013

KATHY AND BUDDY BARNETT

May 26, 2012

What a talent. I really liked his performance in Mad, Mad, Mad World. Funny as a stitch!!God Bless you Uncle Miltie

Froggy Worden

February 4, 2011

Teresa Swank

January 7, 2011

May the God of comfort and tender mercies continue to comfort your family and friends, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."" Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss.

C. M.

September 27, 2010

To the family: May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

August 30, 2010

I enjoyed watching Milton with my dad when I was a small child. I didn't get allot of his jokes. All I knew was he was funny and I liked too laugh. He was one of the few funny men alive that did clean jokes. He will be missed by millions

cindi szany

April 19, 2010

For Milton...
WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
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[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

March 20, 2010

Milton Berle was the first and only show our family watched when we got our first television.
He captured the air waves and everyone had their tv tuned to his shows.

He was crazy as can be, but he enjoyed every minute of it.

His shows were of what he left for us, in his memory.

He will be missed.

cheri weiner

December 4, 2009

I had the opportunity to chat with Milton two times in New York City and saw him get inducted with Sid Caesar in the NBC Hall of Fame. I also watched him perform at Westbury. I have to say that a fan could not have asked more. Milton could not have been more cheerful and gracious when we spoke. I will always miss Milton, Jack Benny and Bob Hope.

Nate Gordon

August 27, 2009

Milton Berle FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!

Roman Alsace-Lorraine
Australia
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Roman Alsace-Lorraine

November 11, 2008

FUNNY IN EVERY WAY GOD BLESS YOU

SCOTT CALEY

July 8, 2008

Scott Chamberland

September 24, 2006

As youngster back in the 50's, I didn't always "get" some of Uncle Miltie's jokes but now at 64 I'm like Jack Benny - rolling on the floor with laughter. You are missed Uncle Miltie. Please send more joy from the other side.

Jerry Holman

Cincinnati Born

Jerry Holman

July 29, 2006

milton berle was one of my favorites.he was definitely a classic! May God be with the family- I miss Uncle Miltie

alma renner

July 6, 2006

I have a Great Uncle ; he looks like

and sounds like Milton Berle from the 1970's ; particularly when Milton Berle Gueststarred on the Muppet Show in 1977.

Roman Alsace-Lorraine

Email : [email protected]

Roman Alsace-Lorraine

March 16, 2006

Uncle Miltie,



That's how Dad and I remember you from TV back in the 1950's.



I still recall reading about your story as a kid from back in the Vaudeville days in New York. It was when your beloved Mom coerced you into starting your number by walking on stage with the wrong foot.



The purpose of course was for you to gain more attention from the audience, as embarrasing as it must have been for you.



And the ensueing mess worked in your favor in the long run.



How great it would have been to hear the story directly from you in person.



Anyway, Keep em laughing up there.



God Bless,

Joe Lopez

Joe Lopez

March 8, 2005

What a man ( or woman) and what a loss to all. He was & always will be " The king of humor" to me. rest in Peace UNCLE MILTIE, you will be greatly missed.

robyn leonard

October 11, 2004

I JUST BEGAN STARTIME, THE FAMOUS CHILDRENS' STUDIO AROUND THE CORNER FROM WHAT NOW IS THE ED SULLIVAN THEATRE,WHEN I AND FOUR OTHER YOUNGSTERS WERE SELECTED TO APPEAR ON THE TUESDAY NIGHT TEXACO SHOW. IT WAS MAY 1954 AND DAVY CROCKETT WAS A BIG HIT. THE SINGER WHO MADE IT FAMOUS WAS RECIVING A GOLD RECORD ON THE PROGRAM AND THE CHILDREN WHO WERE SENT FROM STARTIME WORE DAVY CROCKETT OUTFITS AND SAT AROUND HIM AS HE SANG THE SONG. BILLED ON THE SHOW THAT EVENING WAS PREZ PRADO (CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE), THE HARMONICATS, ARNOLD STANG AND PETER LAWFORD. I CAN VIVIDLY REMEMBER MEETING UNCLE MILTIE DURING REHEARSAL. HE HAD A TOWEL AROUND HIS NECK AND A PREMIUM CIGAR TIGHTLY AFFIXED BETWEEN HIS TEETH AS HE PREPARED FOR THE LIVE PRODUCTION JUST A FEW HOURS AWAY. HE WAS AFFABLE AND FUNNY AND LEFT ME WITH A LASTING IMPRESSION OF RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR THE GREATEST ORIGINAL PIONEER IN TV HISTORY. HIS THEME SONG WAS "NEAR YOU" AND I'M PROUD TO SAY I WAS NEAR YOU UNCLE MILTIE WHEN I APPEARED ON YOUR SHOW IN 1954!

JACQUELINE D'ELIA

March 2, 2004

THANKS TO YOU I VERY RARELY TAKE ANYTHING SERIOUS. Since GOD CREATED YOU AND I, I GUESS HE CAN TAKE A JOKE. SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

SCHENECTADY SYLVIA

SYLVIA POLAK

January 15, 2004

Uncle Milty!! Rest in Peace!!

patricia Stokes Vaughn and Family

December 1, 2003

WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. THEY DONT MAKE THEM LIKE HIM ANY MORE. HE IS THE GREATEST.

phyllis and joseph budeshefsky

November 13, 2003

Uncle Miltie,



My whole family watched you when I was growing up. We never missed our "Uncle Miltie"! We will miss you terribly. Don't crack the angels up too much, they might break their wings!

susan edwards

October 27, 2003

To "Uncle Miltie"--

A great man who had to courage to have Elvis on your show at a time when that was not "socially aceptable"..yet entertaining to us little kids who loved "Miltie" and the hound dog Elvis was singing to.

Now you are joined with great company in your buddy Bob Hope. May you enjoy cracking jokes together from heaven and making the world smile down here.

What a great fellow..Hope you are getting high ratings in heaven.

Best wishes!

Katey Hasson

July 30, 2003

The first I ever saw of Milton was on "I Love Lucy" re-runs. I have enjoyed his work ever since.

Dara Torres

April 20, 2002

I did not have the opportunity to see Milton's original comedy acts. But I have enjoyed re-runs with my father and listening to his memories of the first time he enjoyed them. It made it even more special and fun to share the experience. I enjoyed all his work.

Xenia Torres

April 16, 2002

Our family watch you weekly when I was a child. Your passing takes some of my childhood with you. Thank you for the laughter. It will ring on forever.

Ruby Tuesfay

March 31, 2002

TO A VERY FUNNY AND KIND MAN YOU WILL BE SO VERY MISSED.SHEILA

sheila sam

March 30, 2002

We say goodby to a man who has entertained so many for so many years. I have never met a generation who had to ask twice who "Uncle Milty" was. He was a unique man who knew how to bring joy into the lives ofthose who had none. You will be forever in the hearts of those who loved you, and those who loved you which you have never met. As long as we have the little screen, You shall remain forever with us. We love you Uncle Milty!

J. Herring

Jan Gladem

March 30, 2002

To a very dear and precious man for whom we will miss dearly.

May the good Lord be with his family and to the ones he had touched with his loving presents.

ANN ADAMS

March 30, 2002

I watched you on TV as a child. You gave much pleasure to me. Rest in peace.

Joel Cochran

March 30, 2002

Good-night Uncle Miltie. Thanks for the memories. Rest in peace.

Donna Zimmerman

March 30, 2002

BYE UNCLE MILTIE THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON ,GOD BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY .

RALPH E ALLAS SR

March 29, 2002

Dear Mr Berle, Thank you for the legacy you left us. May you rest in peace, safe in the heavens above.

Denise

March 29, 2002

Shalom, to Uncle Miltie may the lord keep you at peace for now and eternity. We will all miss your sense of humor. It was one of a kind

Corey Glick

March 29, 2002

Bye Unk, Thanks for the momories

Roy

March 29, 2002

I first saw Milton in "Whose Minding the Mint?" a very funny ensemble caper comedy from the 1960's. I was only a child but his antics made me laugh with his persona shining thru all the craziness. I only wish I could have witnessed his T.V. work in the 50's!

Love ya Uncle Miltie with best wishes to all his family

Gary

gary pleace

March 29, 2002

I have so many wonderful memories of you. You brought so much laughter to my family when I was growing up. We love you uncle Miltie and you will be missed. May you rest in peace.

Cheryl Cassata

March 29, 2002

Dear Uncle Miltie,

For generations your antics made us laugh. It was good clean comics with none of thke gtrash today's comedasians feel they must unclude. Your generation included Jack Benny, another clean comic. It is wonderful that Jews could bring happiness to this crazsy world. May you rest in Peace. God Bless You and Thank hyou for what you were.

Mel Seidenberg

March 29, 2002

Fond memories of Milton Berle whom

I used to watch, when I lived in The States. You were a fantastic entertainer.

Dick Flikkema

March 29, 2002

thanks for the laughs.

terriss cohen

March 29, 2002

Deepest sympathy to the family of Uncle Miltie, the King of Television.

Being a member of the depression generation you were a strong light in our lifes .

Thanks for all the great laughs you gave us. God bless.

Eleanor Travaglini

March 29, 2002

You may be gone to a better place, but you will never be forgotten. God Bless the Berle family in this time of mourning.

dorothy dufresne

March 29, 2002

"Another great Comic has gone to be with our Lord, he too was one of the greatest comedians that ever lived....!"



Jill Slabbaert

Houston,TX

Jill slabbaert

March 29, 2002

The stars twinkle, the angels laugh,we remember a great man.

Laughter lives on thanks to you.

Tony Carter

March 29, 2002

Haivng grown up with Milton, I know he will be sadly missed. Many thoughts and Prayers for the many friends and family of a wonderful Person!

Wayne & Angee Torrence

March 29, 2002

My childhood television revolved around Milton Berle. It seems like only yesterday our family laughed outselves silly over his comic antics. most of my family are gone, and not Mr. Berle. May God Bless and keep him in his arms.

lorraine thompson

March 29, 2002

Mr.Milton Berle will be missed by so many people. I enjoyed all the work he did. God Bless your family.



Gilbert Torres

Gilbert Torres

March 28, 2002

I am only 36 years old and I rememeber watching Milton Berle. I loved the laughter and smiles he brought to me and my family. He will truly be missed. He is a Great! My thoughts, wishes, and prayers go out to his family.

Donna Pittman

March 28, 2002

Milton! I have watched you all of my 38 years on this planet. Soooo funny! Thank you! Say hi to my mom and Dudley please. Mark

Mark Atkins

March 28, 2002

Mr. Berle is one of the greatest of a generation of entertainers who have bequeathed to us a treasure of memories which will always make our hearts smile!

God bless his family and dear friends at this time.

joanne churchill

March 28, 2002

GOD BLESS AMERICA FOR UNCLE MILTON. WE WILL NEVER FORGET MILTON BERLE.

Jean Grimes

March 28, 2002

No one can imagine what the world would have been like without Milton Berle. We were so blessed to have him for so long. May God's peace surround his family and friends during this time. "Good Night Uncle Miltie".

Tina Shaver

March 28, 2002

So long uncle milton thanks for everything. God Bless

Ronald Beal

March 28, 2002

Laughter is the best medicine, and you were a doctor to us all.

My sympathy to your family and friends. You brought smiles to millions of faces - we will miss you.

Melanie Churchill

March 28, 2002

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

CYNTHIA WILLIAMS

March 28, 2002

My prayers are with the family. I enjoyed the happiness that Mr. Berle gave me through the years.

GAIL CHAPMAN

March 28, 2002

you were the premium of the texaco show..thanks a millyun

joe la monica

March 28, 2002

May God continue to keep and bless you through this time of sorrow.

Yolanda Smith

March 28, 2002

Many years of laughter you gave us all. Thanks for sharing your life. I am glad I was able to know you and be entertained by one of the funniest guys I know.

Sue Kilpatrick

March 28, 2002

The angels must surely be gathered around Uncle Miltie today, laughing and celebrating the new addition to the kingdom. He will be sorely missed here.

Beverly Cope

March 28, 2002

GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

DEBORAH McCREIGHT

March 28, 2002

Uncle Miltie you were the best!! You made a great cause in this life (Laughter)that will keep you in good fortune through eternity. We are going to miss you.

J. Fredericks

March 28, 2002

What a sad day in television history! We will miss you! Your legend lives on! Your in Great Hands, continue to entertain the angels!

Deb Frantz

March 28, 2002

Enjoyed Mr. Berle as a child with my parents. Very funny man he will be missed.

Shelida Jones

March 28, 2002

To the family of Mr. Milton Berle,



You are in our prayers. His passing is a great loss. Thank you for sharing him with his fans. He furnished us with a lot of enjoyment.

Dewanna Cleary

March 28, 2002

Goodbye Uncle Miltie. You were a man for all generations. Your satire and wit will be missed. Now you can continue with your card games with all the other greats that passed on before you. George Burns, Jack Benny. You ran only with the best. May you rest in peace.

Robin Taylor

March 28, 2002

Milton Berle will surely be missed he was an ispiration to most and also a kind face you could rely on seeing on t.v..Best wishes and condolences to the family of milton berle.

Teresa Crabtree

March 28, 2002

may god bless the family in there time of need. well miss him.

gilbert limon

March 28, 2002

may you rest in peace. god bless your family.

shawn teague

March 28, 2002

I had the pleasure of seeing Milton Berle perform in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi in February 1998. His routine was nice, clean fun and he was as sharp as a tack that night. I Will miss Uncle Miltie. Rest in peace Mr. Berle...

Larry O'Brien

March 28, 2002

Mr. Berle was a funny man and a well known legend. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace and may his soul forever be happy. He was a joy to watch.

Jacquelyn Holmes

March 28, 2002

You were a great man, and will deeply be missed. I am sure that you have heaven in stiches by now.My thoughts are with your family.

Renee Yates

March 28, 2002

You were truly 1 in a million!!! God Bless and keep your family!

Sheila Stallard

March 28, 2002

Lately, we have lost so many heroes to heaven, that I guess God thought they deserved the best entertainment! I am sure Milton Berle will be able to even raise higher than ever the spirits in heaven. To his family left here to feel the void, thank you for sharing this wonderful man with the world.

Patti Grider

March 28, 2002

You were defintely a gift from the god. I remember being a small child and laughing at your jokes and facials expressions. You will defintely be missed. May you rest in peace and make us all laugh again some day. God Bless..

Joseph Pendola

March 28, 2002

My family was very saddened to learn of Milton's death. We always enjoyed his performances.

Reba Corley

March 28, 2002

I grew up watching you and listening to you .We will miss you

Paul Baxley

March 28, 2002

Thanks Uncle Miltie - I grew up with you. How we all laughed and enjoyed your show. Thanks for being a pioneer and for being willing to test the waters of this new medium called television back in 1948

Larry Hermann

March 28, 2002

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK TO MAKE AMERCIA LAUGH. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

ZACKERY SMITH

March 28, 2002

You were the best. I will miss you so much. You always made me laugh. Good Bye funny man!!!

Jenny Martinez

March 28, 2002

John kaskaske

March 28, 2002

Uncle Miltie, whose heyday came before me a bit, was born to be funny, at a time when being funny in public rarely embarrassed anyone, except, perhaps, the comedian himself. I feel lucky to be old enough to remember the twilight years of Berle, and all those others he stole jokes from!

Richard Peltz

March 28, 2002

Mr. Burton, I thank god for you. You was one of the funniest man shown on Tuesday Televison. You will truly be missed. And the Berle know that you are in our prayers. May, you rest in peace Mr. Berle god bless.

Aurelia Albritton

March 28, 2002

Thank you Uncle Milty. I will miss you.

Paul Brenneman

March 28, 2002

You have given so much to the comedic world for such a long time. It was always refreshing th hear your jokes and they were not dirty jokes. You made us laugh with the simplest of jokes that always entertained us. You will be missed always, Uncle Miltie!!

Carol Louise

March 28, 2002

Mr. Berle will truly be missed. He was an icon to television. There has been no one who could match his talent in the field of comedy. The laughter he gave on Earth will now be heard in Heaven. May he rest in peace.

Donna Hawkins

March 28, 2002

Ours Prayers are with his family. He was a great man. He will never be forgotten. Everyone loved him. He will be missed.

The Martin Family

Kimberly Martin

March 28, 2002

Milton Berle was my very first favorite TV personality that I liked growing up in Tulsa, OK. His humor was great and we will miss him. I have long hoped for reruns of his TV programs to be aired. May "Uncle Milti" rest in peace and tell a joke or two...

Jerry Harris

March 27, 2002

I followed you when I was just a boy. Now I'm an old man and I to soon will be following you again.

Dick Pasquale

March 27, 2002

Milton Berle was such a hugh part of my childhood. He brought such laughter and happiness to me and my family. We will never forget him.

Judy Daniels

judy daniels

March 27, 2002

DEAR UNCLE MILTIE, YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN I OUR HEARTS. I REMEMBER AS A SMALL CHILD, TUESDAYS WITH UNCLE MILTIE, IT WAS THE GREATEST SHOW ON TELEVISION. YOU WERE A GIFT TO US FROM GOD, THANK YOU

TONI LOBIANCO

March 27, 2002

One of the worlds best entertainers have left this world to blase in the sky above us.. Say hi to good old George..

Marie Pow

March 27, 2002

God Bless the man who made America laugh. Bless his family.

helen Dalrymple

March 27, 2002

Milton Berle was the first person that I saw the first time that I watch TV. I though he was the funnest person that I ever saw. I will always remember him, and I pray he will be just as funny in heaven God bless him.

Joseph Weiss

March 27, 2002

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