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Robert Bergman Obituary
Loving son, brother, and uncle; 45
LUNENBURG, MA -- Robert Stephen Bergman "Rob" died at 45 years old at his home in Lunenburg, MA of natural causes. Robert was born October 14, 1968 in Leominster, MA to Ruth and Richard Bergman. Rob was an experienced nurse with a dedication to help others in need as a leader, teacher and respected mentor. Rob held various degrees in Nursing and Business acquired from Fitchburg State College: BS in Nursing, 1990 University of Massachusetts - Worcester: MS Nursing Administration and Management 1994, Clark University: MBA 1998.
Rob was Nurse employed at Massachusetts General Hospital, since 1990 and had also served as a travel nurse for over 6 years on assignments in destinations including: San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and Orlando. Rob called the world his home and had been on over 23 cruises visiting several Caribbean Islands (St. John, USVI) the favorite. Trips included Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Antarctica and two African Safaris. Rob's passions were many, but first and foremost was his family, his friends, his career, and his travels.
Robert is survived by his father, Richard A. Bergman of Lunenburg, MA; his siblings, Peter (Terri) Bergman of Huron, OH, Pamela (Shaun) Pickett of South Pomfret, VT, Barbara Bergman of Lunenburg, MA and David (Lisa) Bergman of Sterling, MA. He has left his dearly loved nephews and nieces, Peter (Kristi) Bergman, Heath (Anne) Bergman, Beau Bergman, Spencer Bergman, Timothy Pickett, Matthew Pickett, Alexis Bergman, Natalie Bergman; and great nephews, Connor and Owen Bergman; and great niece, Ava Bergman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth (Pretzer) Bergman.
BERGMAN -- Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 5-8 pm at Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster, MA. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 11 am at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West Street, Leominster, MA. 01453. Memorial donations may be directed to The Make a Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Pl #201, Boston, MA 02114 or www.massri.wish.org in Robert's Name. The Bergman Family wishes to thank the amazing professional staff at Mass General for the years of friendship and career for Robert. To the special friends and travelers in Robert's personal posse, Lisa Hale, Tracy Brooks, Jackie Crowell, and Sonja Olsen, we thank you for the building of a lifetime of memories. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bergman
December 18, 2013
I was deeply saddened to hear of Rob's passing. I too was privilged to work with Rob on White 8 as a new nurse and will never forget his compassion, humor and friendship. My sincerest condolences to Rob's family.
Warm Regards~Cheryl Burke Avitabile
Eileen Coran
December 17, 2013
Thank you Rob for adding brightness to our nightshifts with your kindness., humor and laughter. You were truly a treasured colleague!!
Dinna Gulbinas
December 17, 2013
Rest in peace Rob! You were an inspiration to all of us. Condolences to the family.
Kris Chianca
December 17, 2013
Rest in paradise Rob... Thank you for all your advice over the past 9 years that we have worked together. You were truly an amazing friend, co worker, and murse ;) You will be deeply missed by everyone here in the SICU, as well as MGH. My thoughts and prayers are with your family thru this tough time. xo
Devora Baronofsky
December 16, 2013
I have had the privileged of knowing Rob for the past 20 years. He was a fabulous nurse and a valued friend. he never forgot about his friends and their families. He was our official White 8 Alumni social director, our "go to' parson for arranging good times that are now wonderful memories. Rest in Peace my friend.
December 16, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Ellen
December 16, 2013
My condolences to Rob's family. We have all lost a wonderful friend. He made us smile and laugh. He lived life to the fullest. He was a wonderful person and will never be forgotten. He was the best nurse and I enjoyed those years working with him on the old White 8. I will miss his calls on the way home from work in the morning and the many dinners in the North End and the cookouts at Harriet's. I will miss him so much and when I think of him I will smile. I have all those wonderful memories of him. Rest in peace my friend. Love Mary Ellen.
Patti Mullen
December 15, 2013
I met Rob in 1990 when he first started at MGH, I was a year ahead of him but somehow he took me under his wing. He was such a smart guy and found humor in every situation. When white 8 closed in 1996, he was the glue that not only kept us together but kept us laughing. MGH will never be the same without Rob, I will miss you every day.
December 15, 2013
I have not worked with Rob for more than 10 years but he never forgot to invite me to the MANY White 8 (the old White 8 team) gatherings. At the gatherings, he made everyone, including my non-medical husband feel at home and included. He was a joy, love, inspirational and caring man. He never spoke ill of people and LOVED being a nurse. He was taken from everyone much too soon. Hope his spirit will live on and inspire the ones he has touched. No more dieting needed!
Ann Marie & Jim Gennari, Sr. Nahant, MA
December 15, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the family ands friends of Rob; we all wish we had more time with such a great person. Jill, Jody, and Holly-Beth Normandin
Eileen Coran
December 15, 2013
Through all the sadness I feel from Rob's passing, whenever I think of him, his smile, and his laugh, I smile. He was always so gracious to ask me how my kids were doing, which always led to fun conversations about all sorts of things. He was "one in a million", and for all of us that knew him, we will forever be bettered, and he will be forever missed. My heart and thoughts go out to his family, as I can only imagine your sense of loss. We who worked with Rob at MGH feel devastated by his loss. May he rest in peace.
Jeliene LaRocque
December 15, 2013
I was lucky enough to work with Rob for the last 8 1/2 years at MGH. Rob was such a nice, smart, funny, and caring guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rob will be dearly missed by all who had the priveledge of knowing him.
Nan and Don Cosentino
December 14, 2013
Dear Bergman Family
Words cannot express how sad Don and I are at Robs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was such a lucky girl to grow up with Rob as a Best Bud. Everything we did was always so much fun - that was mostly due to Rob of course. Even just taking our daily trek to Mini Market could be hilarious depending on who or what we saw along the way. We'd laugh the whole way and thats how I will always remember Rob - laughing and smiling. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Love,
Nan (Miller) and Don Cosentino
December 14, 2013
I was extremely fortunate to call Rob my friend starting in Gallagher and in LHS. Through the years, it made my day to inadvertently bump into him at Home Depot or some other unsuspecting location. He would share stories of his travels and his familiar, welcoming smile; the same one that I remembered when we were kids. Then, we'd be off in different directions again with warmth in our hearts. The yearbook caption describes Rob as “caring, ambitious, outgoing and a hard worker”. True…then and always. Now, it is with sadness in my heart as I send condolences to Rob's family and friends. Our world has lost a truly wonderful and caring human being. – Tina (Blanchette) Wilson
Judy Nourie
December 14, 2013
I was shocked to learn of Robs passing...We worked many years ago at Fairlawn Nursing Home and have remained in touch all these years...Such a fun loving guy he was!! Always smiling and laughing...My condolences to his family and friends...RIP Rob...
Peter Bergman
December 14, 2013
Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you.
Harriet Nugent
December 14, 2013
My family & I were priviledged to know Rob for more than 20 years. I worked with Rob at MGH and knew first hand what a kind, capable and caring Nurse he was. He was also such a great friend! He helped to plan a party at my home every summer to gather our MGH friends and enjoy the ocean. He had a great sense of humor and a warmth and energy that endeared him to all he met. We will miss him so much! Our hearts go out to his family. Please accept our deep condolences. Love & prayers, Harriet & Peter Nugent
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