Herbert “Herbie” Berman (95) of Dorchester, MA.
Beloved mail carrier and Dorchester icon passed away on July 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after his sixth bout with pneumonia.
Herbie was a world champion bowler who was inducted into the Candle Pin Hall of Fame. Herbie delivered mail until the age of 88; after 55 years of service, Mayor Tom Menino of Boston created a holiday in his honor — Herbert Berman Day.
Accolades aside, Herbie’s greatest achievement was keeping his family of 4 kids together after losing his wife in a tragic accident.
He is survived by his 4 adoring children, Carol Berman of NJ, and her husband Alan Cooper, Arthur Berman and his wife Nancy Jacobson, Bruce Berman, and Charlene Berman of MA; loving grand daughter, Rachel Cooper and her husband Damian Ferrese of Washington, DC; and many nieces and nephews that called him “Uncle Herbie”. Herbie exuded such friendliness and warmth that family felt deeply loved and appreciated and acquaintances and friends, like family.
Above all he was most proud of his children and there was never a day that he did not show his love for them.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 22, at 11:30am at Schlossberg Family’s Chapel on the Hill, 824 Washington Street, Canton, MA with burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, ALZ.org and/or the Jewish National Fund, JNF.org to plant trees (Herbie loved trees!).
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Gabby and Sharon says
July 20, 2022 at 9:43 pmOur dearest thoughts and prayers go out to your family
May Herbie be at peace and humbled in a field of trees
Gerard Mcquaid says
July 20, 2022 at 10:00 pmThank you for sharing this thoughtful story of your dad. I always felt like I knew a celebrity when I would watch him bowl on TV. A great guy bless you all.
Kelli Martindale says
July 22, 2022 at 4:29 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
John Doyle says
July 22, 2022 at 6:31 pmOur sincere condolences. Loved seeing your dad, always upbeat and friendly, was always tolerant of Arthur ‘s friends growing up running around his house and more recently kind to my mom who also lived at Brookdale in Quincy. Rest In Peace
John baylor says
July 22, 2022 at 7:13 pmSincere condolence remember your dad mom and all the berman children and Woodrow ave . Your dad is at peace and will be watching over all of his children as he has been all these years.
Arthur Berman says
July 31, 2022 at 3:43 pmJohn, Your family was always kind to me. Your mother always treated me like part of the family.
Herbie loved ed all and my friends but especially you and John baylor. hope your mother is well and my best to to your whole familywjich i am sure must be quite large by now!
Laurie Uzoma says
July 31, 2022 at 4:50 pmDear Bruce and family,
My condolences to all of you .
I know how deeply you loved and cared for your dad. He had an amazing life and loving family.