Bernard (Bernie) Halpern
March 1, 1936 - July 28, 2024

BERNARD (BERNIE) HALPERN: Born March 1, 1936 to the late Herman and Bessie Halpern. He passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024 in Delray Beach, FL, at the age of 88. Bernie was a successful highly driven entrepreneur with one meaningful goal; to love and provide a comfortable life for the love of his life (Betty), married for 68 years and to raise their 3 children; Michael, Ina & Francine.  

Bernie also had a passion for sports and was extremely competitive, an avid tennis player, enjoyed bowling, poker, pool & ping pong. He was unbeatable in each sport. He was also a risk taker and loved playing the stock market. This was his #1 hobby and became a second career after he retired at 55, continuing to trade just days before he passed. Bernie had a big personality and was usually the life of the party, he had a laugh that was infectious and made friends so easily.

Bernie leaves behind his loving wife Betty, daughters Ina & Jeffrey Levinson and Francine Wilson. Deceased son and daughter-in-law Michael and Sue Halpern. Grandchildren; Stephanie and Mark Aiken, Heather and Dustin Campbell, Brittany and Jonathan Cummings, Jaynie and David Soloman, Lauren Levinson, Jaison and Raquel Wilson, Sydnie Wilson and Devin Sadler. Great Grandchildren; Ryan and Jack Wilson, Tyson Sadler, Aidan Campbell, Alaina Sue Cummings, Tobin Soloman, & Graham Aiken.

Visitation at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 11 AM to 12 PM. Services and Interment Private. Contributions in Bernie's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org). www.schugar.com 

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Bernie was like a 2nd father too me Worked at one time with my Dad they were so close laughing of times i beginning of my dads business Since I was 7 he was more than a cousin to me he taught me how to play pool He was just a fabulous family member We spent many Jewish holidays at the house on Guarino Road and we always had good times always ! later after my father passed he was a mentor too me and was a 2 ne father filling that void We recently met in Florida! He gave me great advise and always there for me ! ❤️I loved him so much and will miss him Many dinners football games with Betty and Bernie and so many things to much too explain He had a heart of Gold 💛 he loved family He loved Bettty so much and I admired him for all this He so proud of his daughters grandkids I miss him terribly May his memory be a blessing he has left a huge legacy for his fantastic family that I love ❤️

Bernie was such a wonderful person. He was very warm and friendly. I enjoyed all the times we got together for fun and the holidays. I will miss him. I send my condolences and love to the whole family.