Bernard Philip Kaufman

He was the beloved husband of Loretta Kaufman, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage before her passing in 2004; subsequently, the husband of Joan Russo for 14 years. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Saul and Lillian (Katzginski) Kaufman.

Bernie attended Boston Latin School and later Northeastern University for his undergraduate and Bentley College for his master’s degrees. He was a Certified Public Accountant for H.F. Hunter in Franklin, a truck driver for Canada Dry and an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. Bernie was best remembered for his perpetual joking and laughing with his family and lifelong friends. He was an avid Boston sports fan, who especially enjoyed watching and attending his grandchildren’s events. He also enjoyed jogging and walking with his greyhounds.

Those left to cherish Bernie’s memory are his devoted children: Eric Kaufman and his wife Julie of Lake Orion, MI, Adam Kaufman and his wife Kristen of Medway, MA, and Robin Whealan and her husband Jim of Tewksbury, MA; his cherished grandchildren: Emily & Kevin Kaufman, David & Robert Kaufman, Cameron & Meredith Whealan; his two nephews Scott and Stephen Kiley of New Jersey; and his dear brother-in-law, Jim Kiley, all of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his sister Janice Kiley of New Jersey.

Services were held privately, due to public health restrictions. A celebration of his life will be held when it is safe to do so.

Bernie’s family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care that the staff at Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton provided to him, throughout his stay.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bernie’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037-0920

Arrangements under the direction of Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, www.stanetskybrookline.com.