Henry Bernhardt

BERNHARDT – Henry Lewis, age 89, Boca Raton, Florida, died peacefully February 6, 2021, at home supported by his loving family. Born November 12, 1931, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Ethel (Doza) and Mandor Bernhardt. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife of 66 years, Miriam Lois Bernhardt; daughters, Sally J. (Thomas) Slagle, Boca Raton, Florida, Nancy J. (Alan) Favocci R.N., Boca Raton, Florida, and Elizabeth “Betsy” A. (Donald) Savino, Port St. Lucie, Florida; grandchildren Robert Slurff, Pompano Beach, Florida, Alyson Vitelli, Pompano Beach, Florida, Katharine "Katie" Slagle R.N., Decatur, Georgia, Dr. Grant Slagle, Palm Harbor, Florida and great-granddaughter, Asia-Rae Vitelli; also survived by brother, Davis M. Bernhardt of Tamarac, Florida. In 1956, together with wife, Miriam, they relocated to Boca Raton Florida and in 1960 established Boca Raton Upholstery where he and Miriam were owner-operators until retiring and selling the business in 1995. Henry was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed playing classical pieces with Franz Liszt, the Hungarian composer being his favorite. He enjoyed living in Boca Raton where he could be out on the ocean and fish year-round.