ELIZABETH H. BERGER

ELIZABETH BERGER Obituary

BERGER--Elizabeth. The entire Grand Central Partnership family mourns the passing of our colleague and dear friend, Liz Berger, whose vision, strength and energy inspired us everyday, and whose love of our city will continue to be felt through all of her countless contributions. Our hearts and thoughts go out to her entire family and her many friends at this time. Peter S. Kalikow, Chairman Alfred C. Cerullo, III, President/CEO

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 7, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for ELIZABETH BERGER

15 Entries

Shelia E Davis

August 1, 2025

Lizzie was my freshmen year roommate at Yale. She and I slept in a bunk bed in what had to be the smallest room on Old Campus. She was a force of nature; eclectic, creative, personable, fearless. An impactful life ...well lived.aqq1q1

Toby Richard

August 1, 2024

Sending my sincere condolences.

Shelia E. Davis, Yale 82 TC

August 1, 2023

Even now, ten years later, it is hard to believe that Lizzie left us so soon.
She was a force of nature. Brilliant, versatile, multi-lingual among other virtues, Liz Berger left a lasting legacy through her work in NYC. She left a lastring legacy in my heart.

Shelia E. Davis

August 2, 2021

Lizzie Berger was my freshman college roommate. She was a composite of energy, creativity, fearlessness and originality. She livesbin all of us.

Sheila Browning

August 15, 2013

Phoebe, I was so saddened to read of your mother's death. I hadn't made the connection until I read the article in the nytimes today. You were in my class in the library at 234 and I remember you always listening to the books I read aloud, with your beautiful wide eyes, so earnest and engaged, appreciating the deeper meaning of each book I chose.. Do you remember when I read the book, Because of Winn Dixie by Kate di Camillo to your second grade class? I think your teacher was Laura Siskind, but I'm not sure. Maybe Karen Dobkin? I will never forget your response to a discussion we had with the class when we finished the book. A few years later I met your mother at an event at the New York Public library. She recognized me and came over to introduce herself and to tell me how much you loved the library classes. She spoke of you with so much love and warmth and I know she was so proud of you. Losing her was way too soon, and my heart breaks for you and your family. I know you will cherish the years you had with her, and that your memories of the exceptional person and loving mother she was will be your legacy forever.
Be strong, stay sensitive and loving, and I know you will grow into the special young women that your mother knew you would be. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Sheila Browning

Robert Federico

August 14, 2013

She was always so much fun to be with! I remember the day I met her, and how she very quickly became important to Repertorio and to me.

Mike and Sandy Berger

August 13, 2013

We miss her terribly.

August 9, 2013

I was so saddened to hearing of her passing. Liz helped me survive high school showing me how kindness and individuality and courage could be combined together successfully. She was a fantastic human being.

Lars Thorson, Fresno, CA

Roger Greene

August 9, 2013

I was very sorry to hear about Liz. She was a camper at Lincoln Farm camp in the summer of 1975 (I think it was) when I was a counselor. (Although I was a boys' counselor, I got to know her and a few other girls.) I remember her as extremely intelligent, sophisticated, articulate, ironic, and very spirited. My guess is that she remained that way as an adult. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Shelia Davis

August 8, 2013

To Fred and family, Gabriel and Family,
So many memories flooded my psyche...When I think back to having Lizzie as a freshman year roomate to seeing her and preening with her at Yale Reunion 2012....I smile..and smile some more...mostly because in the montage of memories in my mind's eye...Liaaie is always smiling too..

Peter Tracey

August 8, 2013

Fred and Family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of Liz's death. Liz was one of the great "lights" of the Yale Class of 1982. I met Liz farely early in college, and I was always impressed with her energy, her boundless enthusiasm, and her zest for life. I think she attended every reunion, and it was always fun to catch up with her and learn about the interesting, fulfilling life that she led. I will always remember her great generosity of spirit. Liz will be very much missed and will always carry a place in our hearts.

Fred, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter Tracey
BK '82

Paul Contreras SY'82

August 8, 2013

Fred, may you and your children, Phoebe and Julian, as well as Anita and Gideon, find peace from the memories of Liz shared, and comfort you all during this time.

With deepest sympathies and condolences.