John E. Berg

John E. Berg, 63, dedicated and loving husband and father, died September 5th in Boston, peacefully surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.
Mr. Berg of Vero Beach, Florida, was born in Detroit and raised in Grosse Pointe Farms. He attended the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and received his undergraduate degree from The Catholic University of America. He earned a Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1987.
He then married his college sweetheart and moved back to Grosse Pointe Farms where together they raised their three children.
A partner of Clark Hill, he was also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, and a fellow of the Litigation Council of America.
He was actively involved in St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, as well as the Country Club of Detroit and the Detroit Athletic Club, where he served on the board of directors. His passion for athletics was evident in his love for squash, bowling, skiing, and golf, especially with the John's Island Club "Amigos."
John is survived by his wife Patricia (née McLaughlin), son Ross, and daughters Molly Mulligan (James) and Lindsey. He is also survived by his beloved mother Elizabeth Berg Jachman (John) and brothers Paul (Susan) and James (Jeffrey). He was predeceased by his father, Emil D. Berg. He will be deeply missed by his family and cherished friends.
Visitation will be held at 9:30 am on Friday, September 22nd at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms. A Requiem Mass will follow promptly at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to scholarships at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. Gifts may also be addressed to "U of D Jesuit Advancement Office, 8400 S. Cambridge Ave., Detroit, MI 48221."