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BERNIE PASSELTINER Obituary

PASSELTINER--Bernie, who was born on November 21, 1931 in Manhattan to Adah and Jules Passeltiner, died peacefully at home on June 8. He served as an Army tank commander on Okinawa during the Korean War, then earned a BA from George Washington University and an MFA from Catholic University, where he studied drama under Fr. Gilbert Hartke. During a 58-year career in theatre, film and TV, Bernie appeared on Broadway in Yentl, Cafe Crown, Goodbye Fidel, and The Office; in four international and national tours of West Side Story, Grand Hotel, and Cyrano de Bergerac; 11 productions of Shakespeare; and 130 plays and musicals Off-Broadway, in Canada and across the United States. He starred in eight productions of Tuesdays with Morrie and in Visiting Mr. Green, his most rewarding role. He assisted Mike Nichols and Jerome Robbins, was applauded by Arthur Miller and kissed by Leonard Bernstein! He played a stellar left field in the Broadway Show League and, with poker buddies, had a 55-year run in The Game. Bernie loved, and was loved by, many. His beloved sister, Roberta Kraus, predeceased him. Bernie is survived by wife Pam, his daughter Eve, seven nieces and five neph- ews. Condolences can be sent to: Passeltiner, 484 W. 43rd St. #28A, NYC, NY 10036.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 15, 2022.

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Sandra Dunning

March 4, 2025

Bernie was Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Brother to My Da William Charles DUNNING.Bernie was playing Doc at Fair Park Music Hall in West Side Story.Da had not seen him since circa 1960.Sending several messages to the box office (unanswered)and buying tickets front row center for himself ,my baby sister Joey,and I we enjoyed the show and were waiting outside the stage door Da wanting to take Bernie to lunch at The Palm it was a typical Summer Texas day in 1997 Temperature felt like 110 Since My Father once had red hair I knew I would have to make things happen -I inserted myself into a critique session with Bernies Costar who played Mr Gladhands the dance chaperone and He asked if we were waiting for somebody and brought Bernie out posthaste it was amazing the reunion I wanted to hear all the talented people Bernie had worked with yet all he had praise for was my Father-They laughed about Singing Officer Krupke when Bernie had blonde hair and clapped each other on the back saying see you soon buddy boy-When My Older Brother died playing basketball at 48 Bernie was the one person I knew could get through to my Da he wasnt alone still needed and useful-Graciously Bernie said"I always have time for Bill I Shall both call and write"He sent Christmas Cards letters etc until my Da passed 2015 I shall never forget him and his humble kindness Bernie was a Mensch!

Michael Mace ne Cohen

July 20, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Bernie was a fun guy and terrific actor. I followed him at CU with a work scholarship, thanks to Fr. Hartke. I am blessed to have known him. My sincerest condolences to his family.

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