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JOSEPH BERMAN Obituary
JOSEPH MICHAEL BERMAN (Age 66)
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Joseph Michael Berman, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Marsha Gentner; loving father of Jillian Berman (Steven Hoffer), dear brother of Margaret Goldberg (Steven) and Susan Berman (John Rogers). Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:30 a.m. at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 7701 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012. Interment to follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Adelphi, MD. Contributions may be made in to Anne Frank House or Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School. Arrangements by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home under the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington Contract.
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Stephen J. Spurr
March 5, 2023
I was greatly shocked to learn of Joe's passing when my wife Joy and I went to Washington, D.C. last Christmas. I had hoped to meet with Joe and Marsha and catch up on things. I had met them around 1974 through my first wife Laura, whom I lost to a heart attack. It was always great fun to talk to them and get Joe's views on people, politics, lawyers, doctors and everything else under the sun. It was like talking to a mixture of Dick Cavett, Groucho Marx and Rodney Dangerfield. I was unable to learn of Marsha's whereabouts then, and hope to contact her again.
Love,
Steve
April 10, 2018
Marsha, just heard about Joe. Very sorry. We were lucky to share a tiny bit of him. We wish you peace and healing. --Scott & Elena
Mary & Allan Horlick
April 2, 2018
Dear Marsha and Jillian,
Our condolences to you both. We just saw the notice of Joe's death today. Joe was our real estate hero and savior when we first came to Washington DC, but then became a wonderful friend--thoughtful, optimistic, gentle, knowledgeable in so many areas and always ready to help or just hang out. We loved Joe and we will miss seeing and talking with him, whether in DC or NYC. Our thoughts are with you both.
Mary and Allan Horlick
William Turbow
March 28, 2018
Heartfelt condolences on the passing of a good man, great husband, wonderful father, brilliant brother and just a very capable and enjoyable person. He will be missed dearly here and there. May his memory be for a blessing.
Roxanne Wright
March 28, 2018
To the Berman family, Joe will be missed and what a wonderful man. I known him since his days at Inova and am go grateful that I met him.
March 27, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
Tim
March 27, 2018
Joe helped us buy our house 5 years ago. He was helpful and friendly and funny, and we were looking forward to his helping us sell the house whenever that time came. He helped us through the confusing and competitive world of DC real estate and we were delighted to keep inviting him to the house long after our business relationship was concluded. I'm so sorry he's gone.
Babs Maza
March 27, 2018
I am so very sorry. Joe was one of my favorite students. His sense of humor made every day of teaching a pleasure. I know the family will have wonderful memories of Joe and somwill everyone who knew him. Babs Maza
Mot Roe
March 27, 2018
May his Name be always for Blessing
Jan Medow
March 27, 2018
So saddened. Deepest condolences and love to Marsha, Jillian, Maggie, Susie and your families. I'm so grateful for those early years of close friendship and support - Joe will always be a treasured part of the fabric of my life. Know I am thinking of you all at this wrenching time. I was lucky to be in his circle, and am now grieving while holding on to the joy and beneficience he lit us all up with.
Doug Mitchell
March 26, 2018
Joe was a beloved colleague and friend, whose generosity, kindness, sense of humor, love of life, friendship and ready smile, among many other wonderful traits, will be deeply missed. Although he would roll his eyes at the mention of such things, his passing leaves a little tear in the social fabric of humanity.
March 26, 2018
My heart goes out to you for your deep loss. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. Jeremiah 29:12,13.
March 26, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort in this difficult time (Isiah 26:19)
Carole Blessington
March 26, 2018
Dear Marsha,
It was with much sadness that we learned of Joe's death. Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your husband, Jillian's father, and an important member of the extended Gentner-Berman families. We lost touch with you and Joe when Dan began working internationally more than two decades ago. Yet we have so many fond memories from the FEC days and an apartment on Capitol Hill in the early 1980s to law partner, hospital executive, and parenthood. Joe was a wonderful person; he was funny, thoughtful, and kind. He was a stand-up guy. He charmed us with his stories and his generous and outgoing personality. He was special. He will be missed. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Carole and Dan Blessington
Anne and Stephen and Claire Whitehouse
March 26, 2018
Dear Marsha, Jillian, Maggie, and Susie and all of your families, I am so sorry for the loss of Joe. Please accept my deepest condolences.our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 26, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eric Fingerhut
March 26, 2018
Dear Marsha and Jillian, the Fingerhut hearts are aching for you. I only knew Joe since Marsha joined the firm, but I can honestly say Joe felt like an older brother to me. A quit wit and always upbeat. He was always the funniest guy in the room. The world needs more people like Joe. Let us all hope Joe is now in a better place and that you two will find comfort in knowing how much everyone loved him. Sincerely, Eric
Andrea Greene
March 26, 2018
My sincere condolences. I will always remember how much he helped my family through a difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
March 26, 2018
Marsha and Jillian, We are so devastated by your loss. We wconsied ourselves very lucky to have called Joe a friend.
Sending love.
Joye and Larry
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