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Irving Bernstein Obituary
Irving Bernstein
Jan. 7, 1935 - June 29, 2023
NORMAL - Irving Bernstein, 88, of Normal IL, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on January 7, 1935, to Morris and Thelma (Gonard) Bernstein. Irv graduated from Bloomington High School in 1953, and attended Illinois Wesleyan University where he met his wife Phyllis Peterson. They were married on September 10, 1960 in Bloomington and celebrated 50 years together.
Irv owned Atlas - Peoria Window Cleaning. He was an avid golfer and won many local tournaments, including the Bloomington-Normal City Medal Play Championship and was a three time champion of the Bloomington-Normal Two Man best ball tournament. He was an outgoing, fun loving man who valued family, faith and always chose to believe the best in others.
Irv is survived by two daughters: Amy (Robin) Murray, AZ, and Jennifer (David) Abbruzzese, OH; one son, Michael Bernstein, Normal, IL; a brother, Wilbur (Diane) Bernstein, FL; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Bernstein; two sisters, Ida Walton and Rosalie Robitske; and two brothers: Stanley Bernstein and Lonnie Bernstein.
A Celebration of Life will take place on July 7, 2023, at East Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with services following immediately at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts in Irv's honor to Home Sweet Home Ministries, the American Diabetes Association, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Mike Whelan
July 4, 2023
Irving was probably the last living member of the famous "closed open" golf tournament held at Highland Park Golf Course in the mid to late '50's.
My Dad, Owenie Whelan, was a charter member of the group. I still have the group photo of all of them. They were literally the best golfers in town at the time.
I always enjoyed visiting with Irv over the years and reminiscing about the group's golfing exploits.
He was a true gentleman always.
Mike Whelan.
Robin Murray
July 3, 2023
Thank-you for being a father and a friend! Rest easy with Phyllis. Your daughter will be loved and cared for until we see you again.
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