STEVEN co-founder of PRG Real Estate, passed away on Sunday April 24, 2016 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Steve was a native Philadelphian having attended Friends Select School and later, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. From there, Steve attended law school at the University of Miami. Post a brief career practicing law, Steve embarked on his true passion, building a successful and prosperous multifamily real estate firm whose footprint now extends throughout the eastern half of the United States. Steve was a philanthropic man having created several funds for tuition benefits and supported many organizations related to his alma maters, cancer and academic research, as well as causes important to the Jewish community.
He was also a dedicated family man having been a loyal and loving husband to his wife Laurie Loevner, Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and a devoted father to his sons Benjamin and
Alex. Ben is graduating high school this June whence he will be attending the University of Pennsylvania and Alex is a rising high school sophomore. He is also survived by his mother Doris Berger and his siblings Barbara and Theodore Aronson, Max and Elyse Berger, Robert and Maryanne Berger, as well as 13 nieces and nephews. Steven's legacy will be a long lasting one, as he was loved and respected by his family, friends, colleagues and all those who he had the pleasure of coming into contact with. He will truly be missed.
Funeral Services will take place at Har Zion Temple, Penn Valley, Pennsylvania at 11:45 A.M. Thursday morning.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Apr. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for STEVEN BERGER

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Steve Perricone

April 22, 2019

Although I met Steve through business, his family and mine shared a special time in Lake Placid together. We always appreciated his hospitality and good nature to make it a memorable trip including boating and dinner along the lake. Our familys thoughts and prayers are with his family on this anniversary.

Perricone Family

Linda Hart

June 27, 2016

I wan very sad to hear of the passing of my old college friend Steve. Too soon to go! I haven't seen Steve in years but always remember him as a funny, smart, and good friend and human being!
Steve, hope you will see Craig in your after life. He would be so happy to see you again.
My condolences to the family.

Tisch Farley

May 2, 2016

Laurie,
Keeping you and your boys in my thoughts and prayers.
Tisch Farley

Steve Perricone

May 2, 2016

Laurie, Alex and Sam,

I have fond memories of business dealings with Steve, however what I remember most is when my wife, Suzanne and son Matt spent time with your family in Lake Placid. The hospitality, friendship, conversation and adventures created a lasting memory for us.

Our prayers are with you,
Steve, Suzanne and Matt

Jacob Katz

May 2, 2016

Steve was an amazing man. I got to know Steve 15 years ago. He was a mentor to me. He taught me what it means to be mentch. A good human being. There is so much good to say about Steve. Yes s great businessman a very smart man. Most important - Steve was an amazing humble person. A very caring and giving person - Steve was a true Mentch. When a person leaves this world all he takes is his name- Steve had a fantAstic name. The most honorable person that I know.
Steve we will miss you very much.
The one regret I have is / not being able to say thank you for everything you gave me, taught me, and for being a great friend.
The heavens are bright to welcome you to welcome my friend the great humble mentch.

Jacob

Sam Mamet

April 30, 2016

Steve and I went to high school and more or less grew up together during our youth and young adulthood. I was truly saddened when I recently heard the news. Through the years we remained in touch off and on. He was a wonderful guy in every respect. A true mensch, and my sympathies to the immediate and extended Berger family, his wife and sons, and all of his many friends and professional colleagues, particularly Jon Goodman. Sam Mamet

Giselle Santiago

April 28, 2016

I am so sorry about Mr. Berger. I am grateful for the opportunities he created for all of us at PRG. He will be missed.

April 28, 2016

I had the pleasure of working with Steve on the board of Mt Sinai Cemetery for a number of years, and found his whit and his mind to be more than just engaging. He was far more astute than he seemed at first, as he was zeroing in for what was important to him.

David Blumenthal

April 28, 2016

Laurie - you and your family are in our prayers! Please, if there is anything you need or I can help in anyway, please let me know.

Denise Petersen

April 28, 2016

Laurie - you and your family are in our prayers! Please, let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Denise Petersen

April 28, 2016

Steve always had a great sense of humor and very engaging laugh. I will miss him. Paula Quigley

April 28, 2016

Steven was a respected, admired and loved man. His passion for his work was undeniable. I worked for him for 20 years and can honestly say that his drive, work ethic and compassion for PRG was the perfect example to all his employees and admired by all. He exemplified the same passion for his family, so proud of Laurie and the boys and mentioned them often. He will be greatly missed. Bobbie

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