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MORTON BERLAN

1931 - 2023

MORTON BERLAN obituary, 1931-2023, Acton, MA

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Acton, Massachusetts

MORTON BERLAN Obituary

BERLAN, Morton Of Hingham, MA and Naples, FL was born in Brooklyn, NY, May 20, 1931 and passed away peacefully, January 29, 2023. Morton is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Crowley Berlan and was predeceased by his first wife, Carol Hennessy Berlan. Morton was also survived by his children and stepchildren, Alice Piccirillo (Robert deceased), David, Douglas (Ellen), John Crowley (Anita), Christopher Crowley, Hollis Crowley (Scott Page). Grandchildren, Justin (Melissa Haskell), Benjamin (Kim Dunlap), Christopher, Zachary (Alexandra Killian), Emily, Greta, Ian, Aiden, Ava and great-grandson, Xavier. Retired Commander United States Naval Reserves. Educated at Brooklyn College (BA), Rutgers University (MBA) and Suffolk University (JD). Retired from MIT after 30 years as their Director of Telecommunications. Morton was incredibly proud of his 20 years of service to the Navy and was so proud of his entire family. He will be deeply missed by everyone. Visitation to held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave., ACTON, MA, from 9am-11am. Immediately following a religious service will be held at the funeral home. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Concord Rd. Acton, MA, at noon. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation in Morton's name to either the Gary Sinise Foundation, benefiting veterans, or the American Cancer Society. www.actonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2023.

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Colette Desmond Fearnley

June 4, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Mort's passing. He was my mentor at MIT and he was such a good man.

I have so many good memories with Mort over the years of my career at MIT and after.

Sending my love to Pat and all the family.

Colette

Karen Preston McCarty

May 21, 2023

I worked with Mort for 3 years at MIT. He taught me so much - giving me great opportunities to learn as well as challenges to solve! My career was forever changed because of him.

Scott Pickard

February 8, 2023

My dad was a work colleague and good friend of Mort's for many years. He respected Mort's knowledge and professionalism and enjoyed his company at the many extracurricular activities they shared. And through my dad, I had the pleasure of knowing Mort as well. Sending condolences to his immediate and extended family and many friends.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

February 8, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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Feb

11

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Acton Funeral Home

470 Massachusetts Avenue PO Box 882, Acton, MA 01720

Feb

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

Acton Funeral Home

470 Massachusetts Avenue PO Box 882, Acton, MA 01720

Feb

11

Burial

12:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Cemetery

Concord Rd., Acton, MA

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Acton Funeral Home

470 Massachusetts Avenue PO Box 882, Acton, MA 01720

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