Jeffrey Albert Berger

On this anniversary of Jeff's passing, I again want to send my thoughts to Jeff's sisters and family. Jeff was an amazing friend, who I think of often. I consider myself very blessed to have known Jeff, and shared so many happy memories of my time with him. He may be gone, but I will never forget his dynamic, positive soul.

Jeff was a wonderful friend to our son, Michael, who died in 1995. Jeff and Mike were part of a foursome of good friends from the New Trier High School days. I remember Jeff's very kind visit to Michael several days before Mike died in the hospital . It was a very caring visit filled with compassion!

Jeffrey was a wonderful friend to our son Michael, who died in 1995. Jeff, Mike, Clyde, and Joe were a group of New Trier friends who were close to each other and cared about each other. I always remember Jeff's visit to the hospital to visit Michael just a day or two before Michael died. Jeff was a very loving man. Gerry Piorkowski

Barb
I just heard about the passing of your brother on a recent trip to Chicago. I was shocked and overwhelmed with sadness. Yet at the same time I was filled with fond memories of Jeff. He was one of those people that was radiant and full of hope. He always had a smile even when times were difficult and sometimes sad. There were moments when he would surprise you, as the day he showed up on my birthday with front row tickets to Peter Gabriel as he knew I was feeling down. I think Jeff...

Dear Barb, Luc, and the Berger family,

I was so incredibly sad to hear this news today. I was friends with Barb in Chicago in the early 90's when we worked at Carl Hammer Gallery together and I met her charming, wonderful brother at that time. They were an enviable brother sister duo and I really enjoyed being around them.

I never saw Jeff without a smile on his face, never heard him utter a mean word about anyone, and never heard Barb speak about him with anything but...

I knew Jeffery from high school, college at Indiana University. We made some Bandana's together. He was a brilliant man. We toured around the United States together. We went to some great concerts together. He will be missed by all. His kindness and sincerity will be missed. He was a very Charismatic individual. All I can say is you are in the Hall of Souls. He will always be on my Heart and Soul.
Rex

I offer my deepest sympathies to Jeff's family, and those of us who enjoyed his friendship. Jeff was a good man. A good friend, with true class, whose sense of humor was infectious, Jeff was good company anywhere his limitless energy took him. I shared countless laughs with Jeff, at moments of brotherhood, ridiculousness, sincerity, philosophy, and exposure to Jerry Garcia. Jeff knew how to enjoy himself in the best ways of true humanity. When Jeff came out to L.A., he was the first...

Dear Berger Family and Friends:

Losing Jeff took the wind out of me, for sure. Jeff and I were fraternity brothers in college. Jeff was quick with a smile and always optimistic. One spring, he almost convinced me to hit the road with him to sell tie-die garments on Shakedown Street. His business plan was sound, but it sounded like a long strange trip, so I had to decline. When you live with a person in tight quarters over a number of years, you get to know that person's core...

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jeff. My first time to meet jeff was through Ripley when we crashed unexpected at the house. Jeff was a great host and a family man who loved his wife and boys. I will miss our golf games, business talk and a few cold beverages. My prayers go out to Jennifer and the boys. We will keep you in our prayers.