Murray-Berger-Obituary

Murray H Berger

Kew Gardens, New York

Apr 14, 1924 – Mar 20, 2023

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BORN
April 14, 1924
DIED
March 20, 2023
LOCATION
Kew Gardens, New York

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Murray H. Berger, of Kew Gardens and Shelter Island, NY died March 20, just short of his 99th birthday and only a month following the death of his wife Carol. Murray tirelessly served in executive roles for the Kew Gardens Civic Association and Shorewood Civic Association, co-founded the Kew...

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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. A kind soul who touched the hearts of everyone he came in contact with.

I was lucky to know Carol and Murray Berger. I will always remember their kindness. They both did so much good. Kew Gardens will not be the same without them. They will be missed.

He was a wonderful civic leader & a very good friend. He & Carol will both be missed.

Murray Berger and Carol Berger have been two cornerstones of Kew Gardens NY through the latter half of the last century and into the 21st century. Their stewardship of community land use and conservation are legendary. They were mentors, teachers and volunteers for decades in Kew Gardens and Shelter Island. I was lucky to grow up on the same block 82nd road with them they were like parents to me. May they Rest In Peace Thomas Francullo

To my very dear friend and mentor, Murray - you are already and will continue to be greatly missed. Thank you for your warmth and friendship - I will cherish the memory of our wonderful conversations. Your tireless, decades long service to your community will also not be forgotten and I hope we can commemorate and honor you as is deserved. To you Madeline, Jim and the rest of the Bergers - I send my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. Lots of love, Maddy