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Bert Krassin Obituary
Surfside Beach, SC - Bert S. Krassin February 8th, 2020 passed away peacefully at his home in Surfside Beach, SC. Born in Buffalo, NY he moved to various areas of Central NY before settling in Binghamton for many years. A long time Co-Owner of "The OptiKal", he & his partner were widely known as Bert & Ron, "The Eye Guys."
Bert prided himself on his expertise & ability of fitting specialty contac lenses for his many patients over the years.
Always active in the business community, he enjoyed creating the media advertising for their four stores. After retiring to Surfside Beach, he remained involved in the community as President of the HOA where they lived, as well as business committees.
Apart from his family & work, he was avid about going to the gym several times a week for 40+ yrs, gardening & spending time at the beach.
He is survived by the love of his life, Terry, devoted father to Michael (Patty), David (Judy Kim), Caryn (G.Carlton)McDaniel, step father of Nathanael Shelley (Sharon) & Elizabeth Feldman. Loving grandfather to Zachary, Jacob, Camden, Griffin, Ashleigh, Quinn & Teagan.
A favorite "Unk" to his nieces & nephews. Survived by sister Barbara (Allen); predeceased by his parents & sister Marcia.
Graveside service was held in Buffalo Thursday, 13th February at Holy Order Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or Tackle ALS Foundation Team Tim Green. Share condolences at www.mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
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sheri weidman-felter
February 18, 2020
To The Krassin Family,
Please know you in my thoughts and prayers during this time. "The Eye Guys", how can you forget, always made the customer feel at ease and they were #1, like family!
Craig Siskin
February 16, 2020
Too many stories to mention but I will always rennet the monthly poker games he had with my Dad and the stories he would share with me. Craig Siskin
Wanda Kucera-Eksteen
February 15, 2020
Dear Family, you are in my thoughts at this sad time. Bert fitted my first pair of contacts, and I always appreciated the wonderful chats and good work during my appointments over the years.
February 14, 2020
Terry, Michael, David & Caryn:
Chellie and I were deeply saddened last night to learn of Bert's passing. As you all know, Bert was a part of the family Mitchell throughout the early years during two tours in Binghamton. That Bert was an 'Unk" to Emily and Matthew was no accident.
So sorry for your loss. We wish you all the best.
David Mitchell
Janet West
February 14, 2020
Terry and family,
So very sorry for your loss. I worked for Bert and Ron at the Optikal for many years. May all of you find comfort in all your wonderful memories .
Dave and Janet West
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