Melvin Stanley Bergstein
BERGSTEIN: Melvin Stanley Bergstein, on Saturday, Feb. 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 lifelong 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 who 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 services and interment were held on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Homewood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. schugar.com PJC
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