Isidore "Izzy" Berglass' Obituary
Isidore "Izzy" Berglass passed peacefully at his home on May 5, 2021. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 3, 1925. He was the beloved husband of Shirley for 71 years. Isidore “Izzy” was a loving, intelligent and generous person, always putting his family first.
He is survived by his wife Shirley, children Steven Berglass, Janette Stines and Ronald Berglass, and grandchildren Jacqueline Berglass and Laura Berglass.
Isidore graduated from City College and was invited into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He had a great love for mathematics. He was the chairman of the mathematics department at Farmingdale High School, Farmingdale, Long Island where he received an award of grateful appreciation for his 27 years of devoted and unselfish service. Isidore also taught at the college level. Many relatives and friends benefited from his willingness to tutor them.
Isidore enjoyed travelling, playing tennis, bicycling, camping, swimming and snorkeling. Services (virtual-Zoom) are scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 1:00 p.m. Eastern time, Beth Israel Chapel, Boynton Beach, Florida.
Donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or Nassau County AHRC Foundation.
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