Robert "Bob" BERKMAN

I will miss him forever

Oh my gosh! I just heard on WNED-fm that Bob died. I am so shocked and sad. I worked with Bob at QRS Music back in the 90s. He was an absolute joy! So witty, so smart and talented. I looked forward to working with him each day, respected him fully, laughed with him, and simply adored him. My deep condolences to his family and his partner.

Bob was all the things so many people have remembered here, and much more. It was a privilege to know him, for he was a real prince. Many may not know that he was a natural born writer. His chapter in Stephen Siek's compendium, "A Dictionary for the Modern Pianist" is the single best thing ever written about piano rolls.

I just heard the sad news about Bob and wanted to offer my condolences to his family and friends. I met Bob when I was a teenager, and although he was five years older than me, he always treated me as a peer and made me completely comfortable whenever I was visiting his home. When I saw him in later years, I always was struck by what a complete gentleman he was, with Old World-style manners. I never met anybody quite like him -- he followed his passions entirely and brought a lot of beautiful...

To Lee, and your whole extended family, your son was a blessing in my life. A friend who always encouraged, supported, and made me smile. His laughter was contagious! He was a man of many talents, and he shared his wisdom and creative talents generously. My owm mother died a few days after Bob did. So I could not attend his service. But he left an indelible imprint on my heart! I loved him, and thank you for the joy he gave to the world. He was a delightful spirit whom I look forward to...

Bob kept us laughing while creating music for pianos. He was a fine friend and will be dearly missed.

Smart, talented and funny. Almost forgot to say kind and generous. He was so multifaceted in school. He will be sorely missed. He was one of a kind.

PS He had a super sense of humor and was a wonderful cook and baker. I am so grateful to have visited him and his wonderful, caring husband, David about 2 months ago!!

A dear friend of 50 yrs and a tremendous loss to the world of player piano music.. He could pump a priano roll ona WELL restored inner player or a push up PIANOLA better than ANYONE and his knowledge of the Player piano was A+, and without emotion. I will miss him forever