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Shirley Bernstein Obituary

Bernstein, Shirley of Boca Raton, FL, died Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, at her home after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 29, 1939. Shirley is survived by loving husband, Simon Bernstein, son Ted Bernstein and his wife Deborah, son Eliot Bernstein and his wife Candice, daughter Pam Simon and her husband David, daughter Jill Iantoni and her husband Guy, and her daughter Lisa Friedstein and her husband Jeffrey. Shirley's loving grandchildren include Ally, Eric, Matthew, Michael, Molly, Josh, Jake, Danny, Julia, Max and Carly. The funeral service will be conducted by Rabbi Loring Frank of All Peoples Synagogue and will be held at 2:00 December 10th, 2010 at The Gardens Cemetery in Boca Raton, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Shirley Bernstein Family Foundation at 950 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Suite 3010, Boca Raton, FL, 33487.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 10, 2010.

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Irene & Arnie Newman

January 6, 2011

Dear Si -
We were so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was such a lovely lady who fought her many health battles with such grace and fortitude. Our thoughts our with you in your time of grief.
Fondly, Irene and Arnie Newman

Barbara Kapsa-Bossany

December 27, 2010

Si, Ted, Pam, Scooter, Eliot, Jill, and Lisa,

I was so sorry to hear the news of Shirley's passing. She was such a wonderful person, I remember her fondly. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Barbara Kapsa-Bossany

Cathy Litrofsky

December 23, 2010

Dear Lisa, Jeff, Max and Carly,
Our hearts are so saddened with the news of your loss. I know Shirley was a big part of your lives. May her memory always be for a blessing.
Much love, Mitch, Cathy, Max

Susan Bronstein

December 13, 2010

Dear Pam, Scoot, Molly and family,
Heart felt condolences on your loss. A woman of many lives has certainly put a stamp on this world. Pam, if I could buy you a pair of shoes, I would. Love to all.

December 12, 2010

Dear Family, our hearts are hurting with the news of Shirley's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a very special and unforgettable person. She will deeply be missed.
All of our love, Bobbi & Randy

December 11, 2010

Bernstein Family, I am so sorry for your loss.May fond memories fill your days ahead as you celebrate the life Shirley enjoyed. As Ecclesiastes 7:2 says, "A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one's being born."

December 11, 2010

Si,Lisa,Jeff,Jill,Guy,Pam,Scoter,Candice,Elliot,Ted,Deborah, and Grandchilren
We are so very sorry and will miss Shirley's smile and laughter,
and happy personality at all our family occasions. She knew how to
light up a room and have a wonderful time.
Love,
Judy and Barry

December 11, 2010

Eccl. 7:1 says : A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one's being born. What a blessing to have had many years of a memorable name. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family.

andrea kourafas

December 10, 2010

Dear Jill, Guy and Julia
We are so sorry at the loss of your Mom
You are in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Love, Andrea,Ted and Lindsey

Juliana Goldman

December 10, 2010

Si, Ted & Family,

I was so sad to hear about the loss of Shirley. Those who knew Shirley know how big her heart was and how much she will truly be missed. I wanted so badly to be there today, you guys are family to me & Shirley touched my life tremendously. My thoughts are with you....

All my love,

Juliana

Ken Glassman

December 10, 2010

Dear Si,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of partying with you and Shirley at Faces and Greek Islands. My condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Ken & Denise Glassman

December 10, 2010

So sorry to hear about Shirley. Condolences to you, Teddy, Eliot and Pam
Ronnie Weiss

Ron Karlic

December 10, 2010

So sorry, my friend. my condolences to you and your family. We'll all miss her greatly. Ron Karlic

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