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BERMAN--Miriam, died peacefully on Monday, May 3rd after a prolonged illness. She was a loving wife to Samuel Berman, who predeceased her in 1982 and a devoted mother to her two children, Alan and Patti. She was a homemaker until her husband's death, when she took the reins of Samuel Berman Inc., a successful insurance company, and became an astute businesswoman for over 20 years. She loved to travel, especially to Italy, and enjoyed opera, the ballet and classical music. She will always be remembered as stylish and elegant. The funeral will be graveside on Wednesday, May 5th through Riverside Memorial Chapels. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed to Amsterdam House (Amsterdam Continuing Care Health System, Inc, 1060 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025).

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Published by New York Times on May 5, 2010.

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Greg Felliccinni

May 15, 2010

Alan may your mother sleep in peace with our God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Greg Felliccinni

May 12, 2010

Dear Patti,
On behalf of all the Staff at The Ritz Tower, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Grainne

May 11, 2010

Alan - sincere condolences from all your friends in Newport - Mark

Eileen Giannetti

May 7, 2010

Alan, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She must have been a remarkable woman. My thoughts are with you and your family.

William Padron

May 7, 2010

My deepest sympathy and condolences with much respect and sorrow to you and your family as to the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace, and hopefully has found a better place to spend her eternity forever.

-William A. Padron

Kevin Shapiro

May 7, 2010

Alan, I just heard about this. My deepest condolences. I hope you will be at Newport in July.

Kevin Shapiro

Joe Postove

May 6, 2010

Dear Alan and Family,
My deepest and most sincere condolences on this very sad day. My Mom has been gone for 5 1/2 years now, and not a day goes by that I don't think of picking up the phone and telling her a joke.
She is in my heart, and always with me. I know, Alan, from talking to you yesterday just how much your Mother meant to you and the entire family.

Remember...she will never leave you. Her memory and life story is now yours.

God bless you all.

Joe Postove

Photo of My Mom With My Uncle and My Dad

Alan Berman

May 6, 2010

maria emly

May 6, 2010

Dear Patti we were all shocked and saddened to hear of Miriams death.WE remember with great affection from our time together in Venice. She was a lovely lady with a delightful sense of humour and was great company. No daughter could have been more loyal or have done more to care for her mother than you Patti. Words can be of little comfort at a time like this but our thoughts and prayers are with you and Alan at this difficult time. All our love Patti from Maria,John and the family.

Richard Ferber

May 6, 2010

Dear Alan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sister Patti. I hope your memories of the good times will ease your pain.

AnnieK. Cross

May 6, 2010

Dear Alan,
You and your sister have my deepest sympathies. I know these last few months have been very difficult for you, I hope you find comfort in knowing your mother is at peace now. Losing a parent is so difficult, but the memories we have of our lives with them is something we cherish forever.

You have so many friends who care about you and are here for you. And I know you will not forget that because we won't let you;-)

God Bless you Alan.
Sincerely,
AnnieK.

Amy Auerbach

May 6, 2010

Alan -- my thoughts are with you. Life is tough at times, but we have to take the bad with the good.

Eileen Wilkinson

May 6, 2010

Alan,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Robert Reilly

May 6, 2010

Alan, I think it may just be one of the toughest things to get through, for a son to lose his mom. Yet it is a vital and natural part of the chain of life that we all must endure.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Dave DuBrow

May 6, 2010

Rest in peace Mrs. Berman. Alan is a truly remarkable man. Wise, honest, giving and most of all, someone you always want as your friend.

We will always be here for Alan. Thank you for giving us such a great man.

God bless you and Mr. Berman.

Toni Marks

May 6, 2010

Alan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My condolences go out to you and your family.

Diane Shulman

May 5, 2010

Dear Alan,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you, your sister and your entire family. In the short time you and I have become newly acquainted after 39 years, I know how very much you loved your Mother and I know it gave her great comfort that you were there with her everyday over the last few weeks.
You are a good son and your Mom knew how much you loved her. You are in my prayers.

Ken Dulberg

May 5, 2010

Rest in peace, Miriam. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Alan. Cherish the wonderful memories you have, and be comforted in knowing you have so many family members and friends who are thinking about you in your time of sorrow. Stay strong.

Larry Schwarz

May 5, 2010

Alan.
Again my condolonces to you and your sister.She is at peace now.If you need me call me,dont worry about the 2 hr time change,Im there for you buddy.

michael g. batcho

May 5, 2010

just in case my earlier attempt to post didn't get through . . .Alan, i want to express my sorrow and condolences on the passing of your mom. she can be so proud that she raised a son who does her honor . . . my sympathies extended to your sister as well . . .

Doug Goldin

May 5, 2010

Alan
We go back along ways but even longer for our two families. I have fond memories of your Mom. May she rest in peace.

Lisa Harris

May 5, 2010

it sounds like your mom was a wonderful woman. as time passes you will remember the good and special times you had with her. she was so
lucky she had your devotion and love all the days of her life. Lisa Harris (boca raton, fl)

Lisa Harris

May 5, 2010

your mom was so lucky to have you as a wonderful devoted son. you will remember all the good times you had with her. she will now rest in peace

Linda Cohen

May 5, 2010

My condolences go to you Alan and your sister. You were a wonderful son and did everything you could for you Mom.

John McCaffery

May 5, 2010

Alan,

My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family upon the passing of your mother.

You and your family are in our prayers.

Mary shaw

May 5, 2010

may she rest in peace!!!

Mary shaw

May 5, 2010

RIP Miriam
you will be missed :-(

Michael G. Batcho

May 5, 2010

i just want to express my condolences to Alan (and to his sister Patti) on the passing of their mother Miriam. may she continue to live on in her children here until the reunion one day in heaven where there will be no separation or partings, not sadness or sorrow, no sickness nor sighings . . only happiness and joy unending.

Patrick Guice

May 5, 2010

My condolences go out to you and your family. Wishing you all the best Alan. If you need anything just ask.

Patrick

Paula Ross

May 5, 2010

Although I never met Mrs. Berman, her son, Alan, has described her as a wonderful mother. I have no doubt she was a beautiful soul and wish her the very best in whatever comes next. My thoughts are with Alan and his sister. Be strong! - Paula Ross

Patrick Guice

May 5, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Phyllis Steward

May 5, 2010

I could not be with you today but my thoughts and prayers were. What a wonderful tribute in the NY Times. I can see she was a special woman loved by her family and will be missed. God Bless

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