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Gertrude Berger Obituary

BERGER-Gertrude M. Died yesterday, June 11, 2002 at age 91. She was a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. She graduated from Hunter College Class of 1931, Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She also did graduate work at Columbia University. She taught French in the New York City school system for many years, retiring in 1976. She was predeceased by her late, beloved husband Robert, of 64 years. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Segal of Manhattan, her sons, Dr. Avram S. Berger of West Simsbury, CT, Professor Selman A. Berger of Staten Island, NY, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 12:30PM, at the Menorah Chapels Inc, 2145 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 12, 2002.

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