Samuel Burger

BURGER Samuel Burger, age 89 of Bridgeport, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and companion of Barbara Haflich, died on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home. Born in Bridgeport on September 13, 1920, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Rose Zeisler Burger. Mr. Burger graduated from Bassick High School and the University of Alabama where he earned degrees in chemistry and biology. During World War II, he served as a Master Sergeant with the U. S. Army in the Pacific. Following the war, he returned to Bridgeport where he married the late Beatrice Lustig Burger in 1947. He began his career at Columbia Records, where he worked in a variety of managerial positions until he retired in 1984 as executive vice president of manufacturing, engineering, research and development. He was the president of the International Tape and Disc Association, and President of Congregation B'nai Israel Brotherhood. His greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Lustig Burger and his brother, Arthur (Archie) Burger. He is survived by his loving companion of nine years, Barbara Haflich, and his devoted children, Laura Braverman and her husband, Bruce of Trumbull, Alan Burger and his wife, Leslie of West Windsor, N.J. Sharon Burger and her husband, David Bernhard of Newton, Mass. and Edward Burger and his wife, Luise of Easton; eleven grandchildren, Andrew and his wife Stefanie, Amy, Benjamin, Sarah, Jessica, Stephanie, Deborah, Allison, Marc and Daniel; and two great-grandchildren, Samantha and Ella. He is also survived by his sister, Sylvia Weintraub of Bridgeport; his sister-in-law, Gladys Shain of Alpharetta, Ga.; eight nieces and nephews who will miss Uncle Sammy; as well as his extended family, Jan and David Feinman and Kim and Jeffrey Gleit and their children, Adrienne, Sam, Jake and Danny. A friend to all, he will be missed by those who admired and respected him for his intelligence, sense of humor, and compassion. Funeral services will take place Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Congregation B'nai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Interment will be at B'nai Israel Cemetery, Kings Highway, Fairfield, immediately following the service. The family will observe a period of mourning at the home of Edward and Luise Burger, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Congregation B'nai Israel 2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.