Bernard Leo Nussinow

Miss you Bernie. We shared some good times at Harvard. Partners in a blue 1931 model A Ford coupe with a rumble seat. But the best time of all was DE day when everyone was dancing in the street. We went to visit your mother who opened a bottle of Haig & Haig Pinch bottle which she was saving for such an occasion. I think it was first drink of scotch. Rest in Peace, my friend. Bob Grosby

Given the appropriate use of profanity that Bernie would not only have heartily endorsed, but would have likely amplified, my remarks (the same as presented at the actual service) were at first censored by this site. In order to make it online, I have substituted certain words with 'derriere' and 'excrement'. I can almost hear him now...

Uncle Bernie was truly one-of-a-kind…and while that can be said casually of anyone, he really was, shall we say, unique. A driven perfectionist...

My father “Bernard Leo Nussinow” “Bernie” is a smart man, a brilliant man. He liked to drive fast cars & just drive regular cars fast. He was a king. King of his kingdom, which included his wife, three daughters and his family. Everything had to be Bernie’s way.
Bernie was generous. Generous with his money and his time and advice. When he had money he would give it freely. He also gave a lot of good advice for free. Many of you may know this as recipients of this advice.
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Bernard Leo Nussinow – my father –enjoyed life to the fullest. He walked his walk: “If a little is good, a lot is better.” For Bernie, life was meant to be enjoyed and shared with as many people as possible – family, friends and even strangers. Thinking of him, I am reminded of the lines of the poet, Dylan Thomas, who wrote:
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Anyone who ever...

Here's what I said about my father at his funeral:

My father Bernie was generally a man of few words, and often the ones that he shared were not meant for sensitive or, in his words, wimpy, ears.

As a young girl, my Dad had me engaging in activities such as climbing on the roof of the house at age 4, and letting me hang out with him at his friend’s Corvette garage. Together we went to dog shows which we both enjoyed. He also taught me how to play football but the first...

I am deeply saddened by Bernies passing. He was my friend, attorney and customer. Manny Stein, formerly of Best Tire