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BERNARD FALK Obituary

FALK--Bernard H., on September 16, 2013 at age 87. Loving husband of Iris, adoring father of Cindy Saul, Amy Gross and David Falk, father-in-law of Zane, Michael and Mindy. Fun-loving grandfather of Will, Allison, Liza, Melissa, Katie, Nicole, Lily, Maggie and Halle, brother of Edna Weinger, loyal friend to many. He was a leader in the electrical industry as president of NEMA, as president of the International Electrical Commission and as a board member of Underwriters Laboratories. A sports aficionado, the most devout of Yankee fans. Brilliant, elegant and eloquent he was loved by all. His wonderful life will be remembered on Friday 11:45am, at Riverside Memorial Chapel 180 West 76th St.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 18, 2013.

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Bob Baird

October 11, 2013

Bernie was one the true giants of the electrical industry; always working to build the understanding and consensus of position that advanced the industry. I will always feel blessed to have been able to call him a mentor and a friend. He will be missed.

Jill Martineau Cornish

September 27, 2013

I'm sad to know that Bernie is gone. He and my father, Frank Martineau, were friends many years ago. His niece, Diane Falk, was my high school friend. Rest in peace.

September 19, 2013

Bernie will be remembered & missed by so many here at BI. Our condolences to his beautiful family. The Ackermans

September 18, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family of Bernard.May you find strength and comfort from our Heavenly Father in this time of grief.Jeremiah 29:11. Seta

beller

September 18, 2013

Great TIMES YR 1972

The Beller's

September 18, 2013

We have so many fond memories of your dad and your family. We cherish all the love your dad has given our family throughout these 50 years.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ar with you All always

Jim Lucy

September 18, 2013

From Electrial Wholesaling magazine...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bernie was a good friend of George Ganzemuller, the chief editor of Electrical Wholesaling magazine from the 1950s-1980s. Bernie was a brilliant man and one of most eloquent people I have met in the electrical market. He was always very helpful & insightful when one of the magazine's editors was working on an article

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