Harry Berkman
August 31, 2021
Visitation Information
September 2 2021 - 12:00 pmBeth El Synagogue, 1900 Cochran Road, (Scott Township), Pittsburgh, 15220
Visitation will be held outdoors. Masks and 6-ft distancing are REQUIRED
Funeral Information
September 2 2021 - 1:00 pmBeth El Synagogue, 1900 Cochran Road, (Scott Township) , Pittsburgh, 15220
Masks and social distancing are REQUIRED. There will be a ZOOM link available thru Beth El Congregation for the service.
The family will be sitting shiva for 3 days due to Rosh Hashanah. There will be a ZOOM link available for shiva through Beth El Congregation. Contact the funeral home at 412-621-8282 for more details.
HARRY BERKMAN: Beloved husband of Frances S. Berkman for 62 years; Loving father of Arlene (Gabe) Reitter and David Berkman; Brother of Reva (Lee) Neiman and the late William (Jan) Berkman; Also survived by nieces, nephews, and his three grand-dogs, Lucy, Noah, and Abe, whom he adored. Harry was an avid fisherman who loved sharing his passion with others. He took friends and family on many fishing trips, some of which included traveling to Lake Erie and Alaska. Harry spent his career as a lead airline mechanic for U.S. Airways. Devout in his beliefs, Harry's heritage was very important to him. He was a long standing member of Beth El Congregation, serving as a lay leader at times. Harry loved his family, and one of the ways he expressed his love was by cooking, gardening and growing his own food. His kind and generous heart shone through by sharing his home grown vegetables with others. He was known as the cook of the family, invited people for dinner, schlepped home-made food to his daughter in Columbus and made all of his dishes from scratch, with care. Service at Beth El Congregation in South Hills, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15220 on THURSDAY, SEPT. 2, 2021 at 1 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon -1 PM) at Beth El outdoors. Masks and social distancing are required both at the outdoor visitation and inside for the service. Contributions in Harry's memory may be made to Beth El Congregation, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated for a century. www.schugar.com
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Thinking of you and your family!
I would have enjoyed meeting him and sharing a meal! He looks like a kind and generous person!
By Kat Moser - September 03, 2021
So very sorry, Arlene and David, to hear about your Dad. My deepest sympathies to you, dear Fran; my thoughts are with your entire family.
By Gerrie Ketler - September 03, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
I found out Harry had passed away after the funeral or I would have attended.
May he Rest in Peace.
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By Elaine Berkowitz - September 03, 2021
Dear Fran,
Were are sorry about your loss. Please accept our condolences. We always enjoyed getting together with you and Harry on our Laughlin trips. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
By Clyde and Jean Harris - September 02, 2021
Arlene, I am sorry to hear about your father! You spoke highly of him! Please let me know if there is anything I can do!
By Vincent Sabino - September 02, 2021
Our thoughts are with you, May Harry rest in Rest In Peace.
By Gary and Darlene. Bassin - September 02, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Berkman family. My father, Jerry Hirsch, was 1st cousins with Harry. May they rest in peace together.
By Brian Hirsch - September 01, 2021
Harry was a special fantastic person. We will surely miss him.
By Sonny & Shirley - September 01, 2021
You are all in our thoughts..Sending hugs..
By The Averbach Family - September 01, 2021
The entire Averbach Family shares your loss.
Mr. Berkman was such a nice man.
By The Averbach Family - September 01, 2021
Arlene you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad sounds like an amazing man and father, and I hope many fond memories remain in you and your family's heart and memories.
By Phil Nunes - September 01, 2021
So very sorry, Arlene and David, to hear about your Dad. My deepest sympathies to you, dear Fran; my thoughts are with your entire family.
By Gerrie Ketler - September 01, 2021
Arlene you are in my prayers.
By judy williams - September 01, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and your family Arlene. Take care of yourself during this difficult time.
By Linda Janes - September 01, 2021
My sincere condolences to you & your family. Prayers & hugs
By Missy Levy - September 01, 2021
Arlene, you are in our thoughts. Sending you and your family all the love in the world.
By Priscila Teixeira and Brett Allen - September 01, 2021
Didn’t really know your Dad but he must have been a wonderful man to have raised you. My prayers are with you all.
By Linda Aselin - September 01, 2021