Max Berliner

Berliner, Meyer (Max)

Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Friday September 28, 2018. Beloved husband and best friend of 72 years to Rose. Loving father and father-in-law of Helen Bossin and the late Larry Bossin z”l, Evelyne and David Suchter. Cherished Zaide of Brian and Helen, Melanie and Mark, Robbie and Rebecca, Jana and Bryan, Amanda and Mike, and Lesley and Eli. Wonderful great-Zaide to Brielle, Jaime, Abby, Harley, Jeremy, Riley, Jacklyn, Shale, Leya, Annie, and Joshua. Meyer was a true mench and will be remembered for his beautiful smile, warm blue eyes, incredible sense of humour, passion for Jewish traditions and his endearing love of family. He will be forever missed and always in our hearts.

Memorial donations may be made to the Beth Emeth Holocaust Education Fund (416) 633-3838.

Date of Death: Friday, September 28, 2018

Yahrzeit Day: 19 Tishrei

Date of Funeral: Sunday, September 30, 2018

Time of Funeral: 12:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue

Burial Service Location: Labour Zionist Farband Section

Shiva Details: Shiva commences Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 2-4 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, prayers daily at 6:45 pm and concluding Monday, October 8 after 9 a.m. services.

Shiva Location: PH #3, Buzz #304

Location of Funeral:

Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue

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Location of Burial:

Labour Zionist Farband Section

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Shiva Location:

PH #3, Buzz #304

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Message of Condolence

Posted on 30.09.2018 - 12:01 AM

Bernie & Riva Schwartz

Dear Berliner, Bossin and Suchter families, Riva and I extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all of you on Max’s passing. We always looked forward to wishing him Shabbat shalom and laugh as Max would joke that I owed my political career at shul to him. It was also truly heartwarming to see the devotion of Brian and the other grandchildren who brought Max to shul every week. May you all be comforted by your memories of Max and may his memory forever be a blessing to all of you. Bernie & Riva

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Posted on 30.09.2018 - 10:32 AM

Suzan Mandell

Dear Berliner Family........we are so saddend to hear of Max's passing....we feel truly blessed to have met this family and will always remember his smile and sense of humour....May he rest in peace...Suzan and Marvin Mandell

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Posted on 30.09.2018 - 10:34 AM

Suzan Mandell

Dear Berliner Family.....We were saddend to hear of Max's passing....We feel truly blessed to have met the family....We will miss his smile and humour....May he rest in peace....Suzan and Marvin Mandell

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Posted on 30.09.2018 - 12:39 PM

Sharon and Warren

Dear friends We were saddened to hear of your Fathers passing. We were privileged to have him as part of our lives too, lucky to explore Israel with your parents. We will never forget as he led our children through the Holocaust Museum and pointed at a picture and said, “I stood there”. Or when he kibbutzed with our girls in Toronto and Florida. We are sorry not to be with you at this very difficult time. Love and hugs to you all. Sharon and Warren

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Posted on 30.09.2018 - 4:30 PM

Nanci and Jerry Pearl

To the Berliner, Suchter and Bossin families, It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of your beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather Max and we extend our sincerest condolences to you all. Evelyne, David and family: may the precious and cherished memories of your lifetime together with him give you strength in the days ahead and forever be a blessing to you all.

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Posted on 30.09.2018 - 4:54 PM

Michael S. Kerzner, Immediate Past President Beth Emeth

Mr. Berliner attended Shabbat morning services regularly. During my term as President, he always greeted me warmly on his way to his seat with his grandchildren. Beth Emeth was important to him, and the entire Congregation stands united with the Berliner family at this sad time. May his memory and good name be for a blessing.

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Posted on 30.09.2018 - 9:25 PM

Ann Bookman

Dear Helen and Family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May happy memories comfort all of you now and in the days and weeks ahead.

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Posted on 01.10.2018 - 7:42 PM

Brooke Halpert (Elsner)

I knew Mr. Berliner from when I was a young child, watching him play cards and visit frequently with my grandfather, Sam Elsner. When I was about 4 or 5 and vacationing with my grandparents and the Berliners at Pinedale in Muskoka, I asked my grandfather what Mr. Berliner's name was. He told me to go ask him and when I did, I still remember Mr. Berliner smiling and saying, "My name is Moishe Meyer Pitzele". I believed this was his real name until I was in my late teens and my mother finally corrected me. I will remember Mr. Berliner as a warm man with a big smile. I will miss him dearly. My condolences to Mrs. Berliner and the whole family.

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Posted on 03.10.2018 - 9:46 AM

Beverley Spagat

My sincere condolences on the passing of Max. I had the honour of working with him at the L.Z.A/Borochov offices for many years. Max was always a pleasure to work with. He was a true ‘Mench’ in every sense of the word. May he Rest In Peace

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Posted on 05.10.2018 - 6:38 PM

Evy Eisenberg

To the deer family of Max Berliner. I was so sad and to hear of the passing of Mr. Berliner.. I so look forward to seeing him in the synagogue on Saturdays. He would pass by me and every time he would say "Meilich's Tochter" with a big smile on his face. I know my parents were very good friends. I truly will miss seeing his smiling face

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Posted on 05.10.2018 - 7:59 PM

wayne gendel

my sincere condolences. Max was such a great, kind and fun 'human' his smile will always be remembered my love to everyone.

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Posted on 07.10.2018 - 6:48 PM

Mark Gendel

I was terribly saddened to learn of Max's passing. I always looked forward to seeing him while growing up. He was always a source of laughter, stories and and uplifting positivity. I also remember him giving his undivided attention to when he engaged you. Max and his family exuded the best of Jewish tradition and those are the wonderful memories I'll hold on to. My best wishes to Rose, Helen and Evelyn.

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