Sheldon "Shel" Berenson

Sheldon "Shel" Berenson obituary

Sheldon "Shel" Berenson

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12:45 p.m.

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Sharon, MA

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Sheldon Berenson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schlossberg Chapel - Canton on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Sheldon (Shel) Berenson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025.

Shel was a serial entrepreneur, who created and owned several businesses throughout his life and was always looking for new business opportunities. Shel was a dedicated husband to Carol, especially during her battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease and adored his granddaughter, Charlotte. Always remembered for his sarcasm, sense of humor, ability to make everyone laugh, especially himself, and his sparkling blue-gray eyes.

Shel is survived by his daughter Felicia Berenson-Reinhardt, son-in-law Matthew Reinhardt, and granddaughter Charlotte; his brother Gerald (Jerry) Berenson and his wife Roberta, and his nieces Emily Steinmann, Amy Cohen and nephew Andrew Berenson; his sister-in-law Linda Rosenberg and niece Suzanne Rosenberg.

Services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Friday, October 10 at 12:45pm.

Expressions of sympathy may be donated in Shel's name to the PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187 – PKDcure.org

Services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Friday, October 10 at 12:45pm.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

10

Service

12:45 p.m.

Sharon Memorial Park

Sharon, MA

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Schlossberg Chapel - Canton