Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived most of his childhood years in Newark before moving to Brielle, and then Deal in 1967. Prior to retiring, Bernie was a registered pharmacist who graduated from Rutgers School of Pharmacy. He had his own pharmacy in Manasquan for many years before opening his first health food store and a vitamin company. He was a WWII Army Veteran who served in Le Harve, France and Verviers, Belgium. He was a long time member of Temple Beth El, now known as Temple Torat El.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Florence; his brother Nelson; and his sister, Gloria.
Surviving is his daughter, Shereen Haas and her husband Charles; his son Robert and his wife Isabelle; his grandchildren: Billie, Ian, Sallie, and Sarah; and his dear family member, Clemene.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 7, at 10AM at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, under the direction of Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels.