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MATTHEW BERK Obituary

Matthew Edward Berk, born on November 9, 1968, died suddenly from a pulmonary embolism on Friday, January 14, 2011. He was a graduate of Linton H.S. and received an associate's in arts degree with honors from Russell Sage Jr. College of Albany. He is survived by his parents, Roberta and Stephen Berk; two sisters, Natalie Berk Terdiman (David) of Mahwah, NJ, Beverly Berk of New York City; and a niece and nephew, Molly Faye and Samuel Terdiman, who give him great pleasure and he adored. Private funeral services will be held on January 17. Shiva will be observed at his parents' home at 1238 Viewmont Drive, Niskayuna, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To sign the online family guestbook, please visit our website, www.levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2011.

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February 11, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Burk, Natalie and Beverly,
Deapest sympathy to each of you, Matt was a very good friend to me and I hope you have strength during this difficult time.
Joe Fraser

January 31, 2011

Dear Stephen and Roberta,
We just found out about your beloved son, Matthew. We are so sorry for your loss and pain. Our sympathies to you and your family. Cathy and Larry Buckwalter

Norman Chanes

January 25, 2011

Roberta & Stephen

We are very saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son Matthew. There are no words to express the pain of the loss of a child.

Stephen, we have been blessed to have speak at our home in Bridgehampton on several occasions. You are a teacher like no other. You are an educator and man of history. You have shared with us so many wonderful stories of those who came before us.

If history and religion has taught us anything it is to remember; to remember those who came before us and share "these lessons of life" with our children and their children

May the name of your son Matthew always be a blessing and may his goodness shine for generations. May you and Roberta share his legacy with others and may we all learn from his values and love for life.

May the soul of Matthew be at peace.
Our hearts are with you.

In friendship
Ronnie Shapiro & Norman Chanes

January 21, 2011

Our deepest sympathy. The Wimberly's

Rachel Conn

January 21, 2011

My sympathies to the family. My heart, my thoughts and my prayers are with you at this time.

January 21, 2011

Dear Steve and Roberta,
We have just learned of your tragic loss and want to express our condolence. HaMakom y'nachem etchem b'toch sh'ar avelei Tziyon v'Y'rushalayim. May God comfor you as God comforts all mourners of ZIon and Jerusalem.
Shelley and Steve Buxbaum
Roswell, GA

January 20, 2011

Dear Steve and Roberta:
We just found out about your tragic loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and may you find the strength you need in this most difficult time.
Barry and Naomi Reiss
Boynton Beach, FL

Daniel Kuban

January 19, 2011

I would like to express my deepest sympathies on your loss as too many people leave our lives too early.... Although I had lost touch with Matt over the years I have many great memories of my youth growing up together in that great neighborhood

January 19, 2011

Stephen, Roberta and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this sorrowful time.
- Tina Lincer

Joe Fraser

January 19, 2011

Mr. & Mr. Berk

Ben Martini

January 18, 2011

Mr. and Mrs.Berk,Natalie and Beverly. I am very sorry to have heard of matt's passing.He was a good friend and person.Some of my best memories were of growing up with matt on phoenix ave.My condolences to all the family.

January 18, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Berk, Beverly and Natalie

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

- The Czech Family

Louisa Petraccione

January 17, 2011

Mr. & Mrs. Berk, Natalie & Family, and Beverly:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. So sad to hear of Matt's passing. With our deepest sympathy, Louisa Petraccione

Veronica Shapiro

January 17, 2011

Dear Roberta and Stephen,

We are deeply sorry for your loss
Veronica and Alex Shapiro

January 17, 2011

Dear Roberta and Stephen,
We are deeply sorry for your loss

Veronica and Alex Shapiro

John Merey

January 17, 2011

Dear Steve and Roberta:

We were shocked to hear of the passing of Matthew. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. We send you our love.
Daisy and John

January 17, 2011

Dear Steve and Roberta,

Our dippest sympathies to your family.
We pray you will have no more sorrow.

Sincerely,
Mike and Tanya Finn

January 17, 2011

Dear Steve and Roberta,

I was shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely death of your son. You have my deepest sympathies from here in Jerusalem. I cannot imagine your pain and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Baruch Dayan Emet. Susan Engoltz

January 17, 2011

Dear Berk Family,

When there are no words, please know our thoughts are with you all.

Beth and Dan Lundquist

Laura Mushkat

January 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the whole family. May Hashem give you the strength you need at this difficult time.

Courtney Erickson

January 17, 2011

To Mr. and Mrs. Berk, Beverly and Natalie:

My sincere condolences on the loss of Matt. I grew up down the street from him on Phoenix Avenue and he was a vibrant spirit in those formative years.

He will be missed. Stay strong in this difficult time.

Best,

Courtney Erickson

Herbert Cohen

January 16, 2011

We were so saddened to know of your loss.We pray you will have no more sorrow.May you all be comforted by the love of your family and friends.Sincerely,Marilyn & Herb Cohen

January 16, 2011

Roberta & Steve & Family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mike McNulty

Lisa Merryweather Ross

January 16, 2011

Mr. & Mrs. Berk, Natalie, and Beverly.
I am so sad to hear of Matt's passing. I have the greatest memories of growing up with Matt on Phoenix. I am just so sorry for you all. With love and sympathy, Lisa Merryweather Ross

January 16, 2011

Roberta and Steven.We are deeply saddened by thedeath of Matthew.
We rermember him with affection.May you be comforted by our shareing in this time of your sorrow. Pola and Imek Metzger.

January 16, 2011

Roberta and Stephen,

We are deeply saddened to hear of Matt's death.

Matt gave the best hugs.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

Sincerely,

The Padula Family

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