Irwin Berman

1936 - 2019

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Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home

3321 Glynn Ave

Brunswick, Georgia

Irwin Berman Obituary

Irwin Berman passed peacefully on Sea Island, Georgia, on August 19, 2019, after a series of prolonged medical challenges. Dr. Berman is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 5 decades, Linda Friedman of Richard, Virginia who passed in 2010, as well as his late life partner, Gail G. Rose of St. Simons Island who passed in 2018. He is deeply mourned and fondly remembered by his two daughters, Laura and Jennifer, his five grandchildren, Ethan, Samuel, Jackson, Maxwell, and Isabelle, as well as their families and friends.

For 83 years, Dr. Berman lived purposefully and generously, dedicating his life to medicine, healing, and the arts. A Baltimore native, Dr. Berman left Maryland to attend Washington & Lee University, after which he earned his M.D. at Virginia Medical School (MD). He began his surgical training at Bellevue Hospital/NYU Medical Center (currently Langone) in 1962, after which time he worked at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) and the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC. He served a tour in Vietnam, extending his research efforts on combat casualties during and after the TET offensive. For this patriotic service he was awarded the Bronze Star medal.

In 1969 he joined the teaching faculty of New York University Medical Center, where he served as Associate Professor of Surgery. From 1978 to 1979, he served as Fellow in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Lahey Clinic (which was then located in Boston, Massachusetts). Dr. Berman later moved with his family to St. Simons Island, Georgia to establish a specialty practice in neighboring Brunswick. During his medical career, Dr. Berman published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in surgical journals and invented a number of diagnostic tests and medical devices still in use today.

In addition to his gift for healing, Dr. Berman was a dedicated and prolific artist throughout his life, and his original works of art were exhibited in New York, New Orleans, Florida, and Georgia. Along with his wife Linda, Dr. Berman was committed to the collection of important works of art, and over the years, the pair donated their collections to many museums.

Dr. Berman has been on the board of several major museums and donated works to the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum (NYC), the Museum of Modern Art (NYC), the Chicago Art Institute, University of Oregon Art Museum, and The University of Virginia Art Museum. Upon his donation of Jean Dupas' panels from the SS Normandie, Dr. Berman was made Benefactor and Fellow for Life of the Metropolitan Museum. At the Baltimore Museum, Dr. Berman is a Sustaining Contributor to the Jean and Allan Berman Textile Department and Gallery, enabled by his family's endowment.

In his home town of Brunswick, Georgia, Dr. Berman's numerous philanthropic efforts included ongoing support of Temple Beth Teflloh's architectural and building projects, support of two community symphonies, Faithworks Homeless Ministry, Safe Harbor Children's Center and the St. Simons Island World War II Homeland Museum.

Though grief-stricken by his loss, his family is sustained by these memories and recalls Irwin Berman's impactful, distinguished life with pride and gratitude.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Temple Beth Tefilloh, followed by burial at Palmetto Cemetery. A festive celebration will be held afterward at Ocean Forest. Shiva, a sacred sharing of memory, will be held that evening. In addition, a life retrospective exhibit of Dr. Berman's artwork called Irwin Berman 24/7 will be open to the public at Brunswick Stewdio, 1407 Newcastle St., August 29-September 30.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in Dr. Berman's name to Temple Beth Tefilloh.

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com

Published by Baltimore Sun on Aug. 21, 2019.
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I had the absolute privilege of knowing this kind man for over 20 years. My heart goes out to his beautiful daughters and, their families. I will always remember him fondly! R.I.P Uncle Sonny!

Until we meet again,
Racine J. Berman

Racine J Berman

October 21, 2019

I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May God give your family the peace and strength to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.

August 25, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.

August 21, 2019

What a blessing to have had a father like Irwin. So sorry to hear of his passing. Really enjoyed my time spent with he and Linda back in the day.

Alan Anderson

August 20, 2019

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August 20, 2019

Dear Berman Ladies:
My condolences on your recent loss.
A fine gentleman.
May his soul be bound in eternal peace.

Ivan Nathan

August 20, 2019

My condolences to Dr. Berman's family and friends on his passing. Harold L. Kent, M.D., FACS

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August 20, 2019

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