Leonard Berlin MD

Leonard Berlin MD obituary

Leonard Berlin MD

Upcoming Events

Sep

7

Service

1:30 p.m.

Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091

Sep

7

Shiva

Berlin residence

518 Meadow Drive West, Wilmette, IL 60091

Sep

7

Interment

3:00 p.m.

Westlawn Cemetery

7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706

Leonard Berlin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Sep. 3, 2025.

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Leonard Berlin, MD, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Loving son of the late Irving and Beatrice (nee Barth) Berlin; adored husband of 69 years to Phyllis (nee Panitch), beloved father to Steve, Paul, Robert (Carolyn) and Jonathan (Tricia), treasured grandfather to Stephanie, Brett, Juliana (Joshua O'Neil), Courtney, Amanda, Madeleine, Samantha, and Madeline, and fond brother of Howard (Norma) Berlin, MD. He was a mentor to many, a prodigious scholar and lecturer, and practicing radiologist for 55 years. He leaves a respected legacy for radiologists and attorneys alike, and enjoyed humor, travel, and most importantly his family and friends. Funeral Sunday September 7, 1:30 p.m. at Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery-Norridge. Family and friends who cannot be at the funeral can watch it on Leonard's webpage on www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Leonard's name to the Jewish United Fund www.juf.org would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 630-MITZVAH 630-648-9824.

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September 5, 2025

Leslie Braslawsky Pansky posted to the memorial.

September 3, 2025

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September 3, 2025

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Leslie Braslawsky Pansky

September 5, 2025

Dr Berlin made me love the radiology field ; he was the 1st radiologist I worked for at the start of my career. He guided me in my love for Radiology ; from 1975-1978 & what I learned from him thru the years til my retirement 2024!
RIP Dr B: you were & are a special man to all your students, staff, & especially your family . You will forever be remembered & missed!
Leslie Braslawsky Pansky

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Upcoming Events

Sep

7

Service

1:30 p.m.

Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091

Sep

7

Shiva

Berlin residence

518 Meadow Drive West, Wilmette, IL 60091

Sep

7

Interment

3:00 p.m.

Westlawn Cemetery

7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706