Michael A. Bernstein

I just heard about Mike (on 6/21/2013) and haven't had time to come to terms with this shocking news. I would have been at his memorial and spoken about him had I known.
My very deepest and most heartfelt sympathies: Al, Ruth, Jeff, Doug, Gregg, Catherine, Alex, Gabi.
Please call me (anybody!) and tell me what happened. 760-519-9492

Gene and I are so sorry to hear of your loss . We have fond memories of Mike, Jeff, Doug and Greg in Miller. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all at this most difficult time.

Mike was a good friend and fellow Spartan, remember the 300.

I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I lived next door to him for awhile, and he was always very kind to me and patient with me and my dog.
sounds like his memorial was lovely.

Thank you Alex and Gabi for arranging an amazing tribute to your father. The venue was perfect! Your eulogies were touching, funny, heart-felt… perfect! The Viking funeral was the perfect conclusion! Your dad would have been so proud!!!

Jessie, thank you for so much. The Viking boat was designed perfectly on short notice, and the image of it floating downstream in flames will provide a lasting memory. Moving Michael's artwork to the deli was greatly appreciated, as it gave lots of people a chance to see it for the first time.

Jim Golden, Ian, and the rest of the Golden Deli staff, thanks for graciously closing down for our private party, for the fantastic food, and for helping to make the evening flow smoothly.

To all who spoke, thank you for digging deep into your heart and sharing your unique perspective of the world of Michael. There is no doubt that those in attendance (especially Alex and Gabi) now know Michael so much better.

And, to those of you that joined us, your presence was inspirational, giving us the strength to get through the evening. Thank you.

If you have any stories (or photos) that you'd like to share with Alex and Gabi, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can stop them if you seem them around town, add comments to the Legacy.com guest book, contact them on facebook, call them, email them, etc. I'm sure there are lots of stories to be told; funny, gross, shocking, loving, etc. Tell the stories today, a year from today, or a decade from today. The stories will be appreciated.

Shirley & I met for lunch on Wednesday and talked a lot about how much we both enjoyed Mike's phone calls and visits to the office.
We were so saddened to hear the news, and sorry for the loss of such a gifted and kind person that was taken too soon.

Michael was a gentleman , brilliant thinker and authentic artist. He kept his head down and simply did his work.
I will miss our conversations .

To his girls ,family & friends my very deepest condolences

True artist