Bernard Nitkin Obituary

NITKIN, BERNARD Bernard (Bernie) Nitkin, born September 2, 1920, former Democratic town treasurer of Hamden for 58 years, died at Elim Park Baptist Home surrounded by his loving family on February 1, 2011 of natural causes. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary Nitkin and is survived by his loving wife Gertrude Markle Nitkin, his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Ruth Nitkin, devoted daughters Linda Nitkin Lambert, Risa Nitkin, and Shelly Laden Greengarden, Arlene Lebov Levine, Michael Laden, and son-in law Martin Lambert, his grandchildren Marcy Lambert Pellegrino, Jason Lambert, and Jessica and Jonathan Greengarden, Heidi Wildstein , Matthew Levine, Elliott and Sam Laden, Sharra Lebov Rini, Marcus Lebov, as well as seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Hilda Nitkin Krug and a son Robert Lebov. Bernie was a long-standing member of the Hamden Democratic Town Committee throughout his political career. He served for 58 years as party treasurer, the longest tenure in Connecticut history. He served as chairman of the Hamden Board of Assessment and Appeals for many years. He was a long time member of the Hamden Board of Finance and was also a Justice of the Peace officiating over many weddings. A firm believer in being involved in one's community, Bernie was a member of the Masonic Order Cosmopolitan Lodge 125, a past president of the Hamden Probus Club, a charter member of the Hamden Order of the Elks as well as on the board of directors of High Meadows School. A World War II veteran who served in England as a radar technician and then a graduate of Quinnipiac University, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant until his retirement in 2008. During his professional career, he was a state director for the National Society of Public Accountants and was on the board of the Connecticut Association of Public Accountants. Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 4th at 11am at Congregation B'nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Rd., Woodbridge, CT. The interment will be in the B'nai Jacob Memorial Park, Wintergreen Ave., New Haven, CT. Friends are encouraged to pay their respects to Bernie directly after the internment at Laurel View Country Club, 310 West Shepard Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514. A shiva will be held on Sunday, February 6th between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Michael and Sally Laden's house, 898 Cahill Court, Cheshire, CT 06410. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org. The Weller Funeral Home, 493 Whitney Ave., New Haven is in charge of arrangements. To sign a memorial book please visit wellerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by New Haven Register from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Nitkin

10 Entries

Steve Fletcher

January 26, 2019

Too soon they pass, but is good they are remembered and rest with the lord.

Irving Nitkin

March 28, 2011

We met Bernie and Joe and their wives when they came to Vancouver, BC, for an accounting convention in the 1980s and looked up the name in the phone book. They called us, we met, and established that we were indeed related as our fathers were cousins. They subsequently contacted my sister in Queens, NY.

We had a lovely time with them, which we will always remember fondly. Our sincere condolences to the entire family on this loss.

Irving and Betty Nitkin
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Marcy, Rob, Bryson Lambert-Pellegrino

February 5, 2011

Poppie,
I love you so much. You and my husband Rob shared a great bond as did our son of 2.5 years old Bryson. I will always remember your messages to me and I will always look upward. Love you.
Your Grandaughter Marcy-"ya" xo, loving Rob, and our little man Bryson. Our Energetic, wild Toddler you were always astounded by. xo We miss you.

Robin Botwinick Nicolai

February 5, 2011

Bernie will be missed. I have very fond memories of him. He always made me smile. My condolences to the family.

Stella Gaudio

February 4, 2011

Our sincerest condolences to the Nitkin family. Bernie was a long time patron of ours at our family restaurant, Sergio's. He was in sometimes twice a week for lasagna or manicotti, of course I never forgot the extra sauce! Will miss him dearly, always a pleasure to talk to.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Stella, Rena, Lino and the rest of the family.

February 3, 2011

Dear Joe and family...Mitch and I extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy in the passing of your brother Bernie...Joan and Mitchell Rodofsky

Stephen Fletcher

February 3, 2011

I knew Bernie only briefly but he was the accountant for my brother and his wife and Mother in Law for many years and they had nothing but good things to say about him. May he have eternal rest and peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family and his many friends.

Jim Shields

February 2, 2011

MY condolences on your loss. Bernie was our accountant for the Hamden PBA and 1st Union for many years. He will be missed at the corner of Dixwell & Whitney

Lynn Fitzgerald

February 2, 2011

My Dad, Bob Fitzgerald and Bernie were friends who hung out at the Brownstone many a morning. Bernie advised my husband and I on starting a business, taxes and one relatively meager gambling win. I will always remember him fondly---he had a great sense of humor and was a wise person. My heart goes out to all.
Lynn Fitzgerald

Carl & Gloria Badamo

February 2, 2011

The Nitkin Family, He was a man we highly respected and trusted for over 40 years. We loved his smile,even when it was bitter sweet. May he rest in pease Sincerely Carl & Gloria Badamo

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