Harold Berger, age 92, of Ewing, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2020.
Born in the Bronx, New York he was a longtime resident of New Jersey, living in New Milford, Lawrenceville, Monroe Township and most recently at The Abrams Assisted Living Residence of Greenwood House in Ewing Township.
Harold proudly enlisted in the Army and became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Upon leaving the military, he enrolled in college and ultimately became a graduate of New York University with a PHD in Parasitology. He worked for American Cyanamid Company for 37 years as a Research Parasitologist in Discovery and Development of Animal Health Products before retiring in 1991.
He was a former Men’s Club President and Board Member of Congregation Brothers of Israel. In his lifetime he felt the most important things to teach your children are love of family, faith in your religion and love and respect for your country. In addition to his first love, spending time with his family, Harold loved fishing, bowling, reading novels and keeping up with news.
Harold was the beloved husband of Arlene Berger for 66 years. He was a devoted father to Sheryl Punia and her husband Joseph, son James and his wife Michelle, and son Lawrence and his wife Fern. He was a doting and loving grandfather to his grandchildren Elyse, Andrew, Charlie, Grant, Jared, Alexis and Ryan and loving great grandfather to Sebastian and Jamie.
Interment will be private at Floral Park Cemetery in South Brunswick. A Celebration of Harold’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to Greenwood House in Ewing, NJ or The Wounded Warrior Project.
Sheryl,
My wife Iris and I send our condolences to you, Joe and your entire family on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our heartfelt condolences on you loss. Your dad was a kind and gentle soul. Our dad was honored to count him as one of his closest and oldest friends. I like to think that they’re up there in heaven now, sharing some office space again, looking into their microscopes for parasites, rolling a few bowling balls and definitely having some laughs. May happy memories of your dad comfort you at this time. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
We are deeply sorry for the loss of beloved Harold Berger. What an accomplished man!
He will be missed by his fine and wonderful family and all friends. Our sympathies to all.
Eric and Rick
We are sorry for the loss of beloved Harold Berger. What an accomplished man in so many ways. He will be missed by his fine and wonderful family and many friends.
Our deepest condolences to all.
Eric Risberg and Rick Pollock
Bonnie and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Harold. We were fortunate to have recently met him at Abrams. Harold was a fine gentleman and will be remembered for his warmth and caring.
So sorry for your loss Sheryl. ..my deepest condolences.
I hope you have wonderful memories…that does help so much.
Thinking of you and your wonderful family..
Sending a giant hug
Denny siegel
So sorry for your loss. Sheryl. Sending my love and
Condolences to you and joe and your entire family.
Denny siegel