Phil was born August 29th, 1957 in the Bronx, New York to Edith and Julius Berg.
In 1994, Phil became a Claims Adjuster at Assurant Inc. after he and his family made the move to Miami to be closer to relatives and to enjoy the beautiful Florida beaches. Over the course of 10 years, and alongside his Assurant colleagues who were more like family, Phil’s compassionate nature and dedication to service as an Adjuster helped hundreds of families during their time of need. Prior to that, he worked for many years as an Admissions Counselor for Baruch College N.Y.C. where he helped thousands of students pursue their lifelong dreams of achieving a higher education.
Phil is described by all as the most loving, kind and happy person they’ve had the pleasure of meeting. His smile – contagious, his heart – larger than life, his love for his family and friends – endless. He travelled the world with Sylvia, his wife of 35 years and his son Jacob, who was the apple of his eye.
While his life may have been shorter than most, the memories we created and the indelible joy Phil’s presence made in our lives will live in our hearts for eternity.