BERNARD (BERNIE) HALPERN: Born March 1, 1936 to the late Herman and Bessie Halpern. He passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024 in Delray Beach, FL, at the age of 88. Bernie was a successful highly driven entrepreneur with one meaningful goal; to love and provide a comfortable life for the love of his life (Betty), married for 68 years and to raise their 3 children; Michael, Ina & Francine.

Bernie also had a passion for sports and was extremely competitive, an avid tennis player, enjoyed bowling, poker, pool & ping pong. He was unbeatable in each sport. He was also a risk taker and loved playing the stock market. This was his #1 hobby and became a second career after he retired at 55, continuing to trade just days before he passed. Bernie had a big personality and was usually the life of the party, he had a laugh that was infectious and made friends so easily.

Bernie leaves behind his loving wife Betty, daughters Ina & Jeffrey Levinson and Francine Wilson. Deceased son and daughter-in-law Michael and Sue Halpern. Grandchildren; Stephanie and Mark Aiken, Heather and Dustin Campbell, Brittany and Jonathan Cummings, Jaynie and David Soloman, Lauren Levinson, Jaison and Raquel Wilson, Sydnie Wilson and Devin Sadler. Great Grandchildren; Ryan and Jack Wilson, Tyson Sadler, Aidan Campbell, Alaina Sue Cummings, Tobin Soloman, & Graham Aiken.

Visitation at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 11 AM to 12 PM. Services and Interment Private. Contributions in Bernie's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org). www.schugar.com