Melvin Stanley Bergstein
June 25, 1938 - February 8, 2025
Funeral Information
February 10 2025 - 2:00 pm Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S. Dallas Avenue, (Squirrel Hill) Pittsburgh, 15217
MELVIN STANLEY BERGSTEIN: On Saturday, February 8, 2025, Beloved father of Robin Bergstein Berman (Howard) and Gary Bergstein (Debra). Son of the late Eva Tepper Bergstein and Milton Bergstein. Cherished brother of David Bergstein and the late Larry Bergstein. Adoring grandfather to Tanner and Shane Berman, and Isabella and Spencer Bergstein. Longtime loving companion to Helen Fishbein, and predeceased by former wife and life-long loving friend, the late Cynthia (Frand) Bergstein Horid. Also beloved by a niece, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Melvin lived life large, and embodied the spirits of generosity, passion, faith, loyalty, and humor. He devoted his life to helping others, especially those whom struggled with addiction, and was very proud of his 44 years of sobriety. He also held many interests, and was very entrepreneurial, while owning a pet store in his late teens to owning and operating the beauty salon Boutique Coiffures 'back in the day.' Being then a professional photographer, before ultimately discovering his mission to help others as a drug and alcohol counselor, and then co-owner of two medical facilities. Melvin did things all the way, and with contagious energy. Graveside Service and Interment were held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Homewood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association (www.alz.org). Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.Schugar.com
