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ROBERT BERGER Obituary
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Funeral Services in Celebration of Robert's Life from the Brasco & Sons Memorial Funeral Home, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM on Saturday morning, March 9th at 8:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, 311 River St., Waltham at 9:30 a.m. Visiting Hours will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday, March 7th from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, March 8th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Parking attendants on duty. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and the Waverley Place of McLean Hospital. Links*: DBSA: dbsaboston.netfirms.com/?page_id=118 McLean Hospital: www.mcleanhospital.org/give For complete obituary, guest book & additional information please refer to:
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for ROBERT BERGER
Karen Erickson
February 27, 2021
Dear Lucia and family,
Tom and I will always remember Bob as the warm, loving and intellectually curious man he was. We miss him and send our love to you all.
Karen Erickson and Tom Taylor
March 17, 2019
Dear Lucia and Family,
I was terribly saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I last laid eyes on Bob on the Wednesday before he succumbed. As always he sat taking in the murmurings and buzzings of those mingling in the cafeteria. I remember approaching him and extending my hand. He greeted me with a hint of a smile, a wisp of a kind of knowing that he often quietly betrayed, and an unmistakable kindness and warmth. I witnessed the way in which his struggles hollowed him out, depriving us of his capacity for engagement that was once so present, so evident. I'll never forget his urging that we at our organization turn our attention to advocacy. One would expect nothing less from a legally trained mind. But it was his heart that informed his wish that we cast our eyes on how we could better develop our voices for change. Alas, we stuck to our knitting - support and education.
I will not forget how Bob and Lucia trekked all the way out to Jamaica Plain when I was hospitalized at the Faulkner years ago. Gentle and soft-spoken, he sat quietly, but in his silence was a stentorian call for me to return to a state of wellness and wholeness. I too have experienced the ways in which my challenges have hollowed me out and rendered a restless spirit stilled and silent. But I also remember in that visit to the Faulkner that were we playing a game of Jeopardy, he would have aced the entire category devoted to Art History. His knowledge was encyclopedic.
Bob, you will be missed, but we who remain will be blessed by the memory of how you imbued our community with kindness, gentleness, and wisdom.
Steve Lappen
Amy Dahlberg-Chu
March 8, 2019
Remembering your gentle kindness, Bob, and your thoughtful expression. Keeping in my heart Lucia and your daughters. May peace, love, and joy fill your heart in heaven. ❤
I so wish I could say farewell at your service, but my kids (especially my 4yo) can't spare me tomorrow morning. So I'll say my goodbye in other ways. You comforted me and made the world a little brighter for me whenever we met. Be at peace, dear friend.
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
Dear Lucia and family,
Tom and I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. We have so many fond memories of us in law school and the wise advice that he gave us. We are thinking of us during this very sad time. Much love, Karen Erickson and Tom Taylor
Dennis Hagler
March 7, 2019
It breaks my heart to hear that Bob is no longer with us, though he will live through us in our memories. I knew Bob as a kind, and caring mania and will not forget him. I grieve wit you and his four daughters, who surrounded him with love.
Dennis Hagler
March 7, 2019
Lucia,
I am sorry to hear about Bob's passing.
His University School classmates will miss him.
Monty Mitchell
Darrick Antell, MD
March 7, 2019
I always admired Bob and considered him a close friend during our time together at University School in Cleveland. When he left for Lawrenceville I was impressed with his new focus and stellar performance. So much so, that I sent all 5 of my children to Lawrenceville where the current headmaster is Steve Murray. I helped hire Steve from Deerfield to become Headmaster at US, a position he held before going to Lawrenceville.I'm now a Life Trustee of University School and we were hoping Bob would return for our 50th reunion. Sadly, we will not see him but I can assure you he is not forgotten.Condolences to the family....from me and the entire class of 69Darrick E.Antell, MD850 Park AveNYC
Louis D'Angio
March 6, 2019
Thank you Bob for your love and life. You were such a decent and civil man with a unique and great intellect and easy and kind manner. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all. RIP
Contrada Family
March 6, 2019
Dear Lucia & Girls,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of Bob. Our love & prayers to you all.
John Shutkin
March 6, 2019
Dear Lucia,
I am so sorry for this terrible loss to you and your family. Please know that all of you are very much in our thoughts here and we will do our best to support and comfort you through this difficult time.
John Shutkin
March 5, 2019
Lucia, my prayers are with you at the loss of your husband. Unexpected loss is so difficult for those who remain. Allow the love of your family and friends help you through this. I've always appreciated your kindness. Judy MacPhail
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