Berman, Eugene B. Noted bankruptcy lawyer and civic leader Eugene B. Berman of Enfield and Woodmont, CT died peacefully at home on September 14 after a long and productive life. He was born in Holyoke, MA on June 1, 1928, the son of Gustave and Lillian Berman. Berman was a graduate of Williston Academy, the University of Nebraska and Boston University School of Law, and a member of the Hampden County, MA and American Bar Associations, the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and several U.S. District Courts. He authored the 1972 book "How to Collect a Debt" and served as President of the Commercial Law League of America in 1980. In 2009 the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly honored him for his work for the victims of the foreclosure crisis and to bring judicial foreclosure to Massachusetts. Berman is survived by his loving partner Patricia Kozaczka and her granddaughter Taylor, by his son, E. Bruce Berman, Jr. and his wife Patricia, by his daughter Caren Berman Nemtzow, her husband Andy and their sons Zachary and Alexander, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Eugene Berman left the world a better place for his having lived, achieving immortality in the hearts and minds of those who survive him, especially the many descendants of Chonan and Khasia Berman. There will be a celebration of Gene's life on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 11:30 at the Hillcrest Park Cemetery Mausoleum at 895 Parker St. in Springfield, followed by a reception at Sinai Temple at 1100 Dickinson St, in Springfield, MA. Berman requested that those wishing to honor his memory honor his values with contributions to the American Civil Liberties Union, the Southern Poverty Law Center and Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for EUGENE BERMAN

22 Entries

Roshni Trivedi Tandon

October 14, 2015

I worked with Atty Berman at Kamberg, Berman PC from 1988 to 1992. Left the firm and moved on with my life. How weird is if that I just thought of looking him up on the Internet tonight (10/14/15), only to read about his sad demise. He was a wonderful employer and I have very fond memories of him. I worked with the firm through trying financial times, but he was always generous and truly wanted to do the best by his employees. I will always have fond memories of him. May God rest his soul in Peace.

September 28, 2015

I was a paralegal at KB&H from 1973-1977 while attending the evening division of WNEC Law School. EBB was a profound influence on me and I have employed many of the things I learned from him throughout my career as a lawyer. Rest in Peace, EBB.

September 21, 2015

Our hearts go out to all the loving friends and family of Gene Berman. He was a wonderful man who touched so many. He and Patricia have been important members of our community and will always hold a place there. - Hannah Jarrell, Double Edge Theatre

Nancy Albert

September 19, 2015

I was saddened when I heard of Gene's passing. I knew Gene for many years from when I worked at the District Court in Spfld. (1953-1955) and got to know him better when I was a legal secretary at 31 Elm St. He was a great gentleman and will be greatly missed.

Carolyn Burt

September 18, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to Patricia, Taylor and all of Gene's family. I was an associate at Kamberg, Berman PC from 1992-1995. Gene taught me so much about the practice of law and to enjoy life. Several weeks ago Gene posted on Legacy.com his condolences for the recent loss of my mother. That generated email correspondence between us, and ultimately, I stopped by for a lovely visit just 4 weeks ago. I am so glad that I was able to see him and talk about the days at Kamberg, Berman.

ROBERT KUBICEK

September 18, 2015

I AM LONG SINCE RETIRED AS SENIOR PARTNER OF APPLETON, KUBICEK, RICE AND MITCHELL. I KNEW AND REMEMBER WELL GENE BERMAN FROM MY EARLIER DAYS AND THROUGHOUT YEARS OF PRACTICE IN SPRINGFIELD.

WE LABORED IN DIFFERANT AREAS OF LAW, BUT LIKE MANY, WE OLDER ATTORNEYS HELD A HIGH REGARD FOR GENE AND HIS COMPETENCY AS A LAWYER. HE WAS HIGHLY RESPECTED IN OUR LEGAL COMMUNITY AND IS A PROFOUND LOSS TO OUR PROFESSION.

IN BEHALF OF ALL LAWYERS WE CONVEY OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO PAT, HIS CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS.

SINCERELY,
ROERT E. KUBICEK, JD

September 18, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Pat And Gene family. I only new Gene for about a year. He was a special man. I am glad I got to know a special man like Gene. He will be missed. The world lost a great man and a unique gentleman.

September 17, 2015

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

Gene Berman cared about people. It was a pleasure to spend time with Gene and Pat because they were always so happy together. It was truly an honor to know this kind, funny and brilliant man and his loving family. I will never forget the kindness and care of my beloved sister by Gene, Caren, Andy and Bruce at Brigham in 2011. Gene Berman did make a difference--he did make the world a better place for his having lived. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Bro.

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Wendy Tariff

September 17, 2015

I couldn't resist reminding Bruce of the time your father came to my parents' house on Lynnwood Drive and scored points for the First Amendment by arguing about the Woodstock Album and the Fish Cheer with them. Always a troublemaker for all the right reasons. Bruce - hope you have more smiles than tears, more good memories than regret.

WALTER BALDWIN JR

September 17, 2015

DEAR BRUCE & FAMILY
MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD EUGENE I WILL READ SOME SCRIPTURE FROM THE TOR A AND PRAY FOR YOUR DAD.HES AT PEACE NOW AND NOT SUFFERING.SURELY HES IN THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM PEACE & LOVE WALTER

Jim Boardman

September 16, 2015

In my long career in the public sector I interacted with many people. Gene was one of the very few who did something because it was the right thing to do not because there was something in it for him. He will be missed. A great loss for Western Massachusetts.

Cindy Demers

September 16, 2015

Deepest sympathy to the family and Pat. I worked for him for over 20 years and he was a "great" boss and later became a great friend. When dining out at new restaurants with Gene, Pat and Neil, discussions always started with family then to current events or politics, where he could usually sway you to his way of thinking. We have lost a wonderful man that will not be forgotten.

Claudia Wolf Eshoo

September 16, 2015

The core of Eugene's name, Gene, is also my middle name for him. His passionate research and the time he devoted to the GENEALOGY of the Berman family resonates throughout the entire family. My continuing research into family trees began as a seed he planted and I am forever grateful for what I learned from Gene regarding the importance of family ties. His sign off in countless e-mails and correspondence was "Familially, Gene." Rest in peace.

John Corrigan

September 16, 2015

I was an associate at the Kamberg-Berman firm from 1998 through 1993; it was my first job after law school. During that time, I often worked closely with Gene, and he taught me much about the practice of law, and even more about life. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Barbara Ubertalli

September 16, 2015

I worked with Gene many years ago. I always respected him as one of the leading Commercial Attorneys in Springfield. May he rest in peace.

Daniel Champigny

September 16, 2015

Mr. Berman was my first employer and was very generous to my Mom and I. I"ll always remember his calming way and boisterous personality.

Melissa McKie-Mailman

September 16, 2015

My condelences to the Berman family during this difficult time. Our Mom, Jean McKie, worked for Attorneys Kamburg, Berman and Hendel as a legal secretary. She initially came on board as a "Kelly Girl" temp and was honored when asked to become an employee of the firm. She was first a Mom, wife and grandmother but her career at this law firm and the professional relationships she built were a source of pride for her and also for us. I remember meeting her downtown for lunch at Steiger's Tea Room followed by a quick visit to Johnson's Bookstore. She passed away seven years ago and we were proud to include K, B and H in her obituary.
May Eugene, as she called him, rest in peace.

andie lindsay

September 16, 2015

A life well lived. Unlike the tide that washes away footprints in the sand, his will remain a permanent remembrance of how he made life more worthwhile for so many in so many varied paths that he tread.

Paul Watson

September 15, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Connie Watson

September 15, 2015

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.

Richard Mikels

September 15, 2015

Gene was one of the leading lights of the bankruptcy field. He was extremely bright and creative. He also was a nice man and that is unfortunately not always consistent with being a great lawyer. It worked for Gene though. I will never forget one of the most important days I had as a young lawyer. That was the day that I felt I had earned Gene's respect. I remember the details vividly and it means as much today as it did so many years ago. I regret that I am scheduled to be away on Friday and I wish I could participate in the celebration of Gene's life. His was a very worthwhile life and well worth celebrating.

Bob & Ellie Bernstein

September 15, 2015

Bruce and Caren - Ellie and I are so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. There is no CLLA memory more vivid that the time we came home with your Mom and Da and went touring in the old stationwagen, only to break down (on a Sunday) and end up on a flat bed tow truck, which then broke down and there we were, in the car, on the truck, being towed by another tow truck. All because your Dad ignored the little red light on the dash...Priceless. There was no one like him.

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