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Obituary for Bob Berger
Robert Joseph Berger Jr., age 88 of Milford, beloved husband of Linda (Hlubik) Berger passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 in the West Haven Veterans Hospital. Mr. Berger was born in Bridgeport, January 10, 1931, son of the late Robert and Ann (Steele) Bergere Sr., and had been a lifetime area resident.
Mr. Berger was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and was the owner operator of the Yankee Gun Shop. He was also a published author of four books, pertaining to military weaponry and dress daggers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed collecting military and fishing artifacts as well as traveling with his wife and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors in addition to his beloved wife include his two children, Mark Berger and his wife Carol and Dawn Babcock and her husband Wade; two grandchildren, Jacob and Forrest Berger; one sister, Beverly Hriczko and her husband Charlie and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Herbert.
Friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St. Stratford.
Military Honors and presentation of the flag will follow.
Friends may visit with his family before service time Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250, https://secure.dav.org/donate
For additional information or to share an online condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com
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Mr. Berger was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and was the owner operator of the Yankee Gun Shop. He was also a published author of four books, pertaining to military weaponry and dress daggers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed collecting military and fishing artifacts as well as traveling with his wife and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors in addition to his beloved wife include his two children, Mark Berger and his wife Carol and Dawn Babcock and her husband Wade; two grandchildren, Jacob and Forrest Berger; one sister, Beverly Hriczko and her husband Charlie and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Herbert.
Friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St. Stratford.
Military Honors and presentation of the flag will follow.
Friends may visit with his family before service time Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250, https://secure.dav.org/donate
For additional information or to share an online condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com
To plant a tree in memory of Bob Berger, visit the Tribute Store.
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Visitation
Saturday
25
May
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Celebration of Life
Saturday
25
May
1:00 PM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Military Honors and presentation of the flag will follow.
Memorial Contribution
Disabled American Veterans
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