Bernard Kliman, MD

Bernard Kliman MD, 82, of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on January 30, 2014.  Beloved husband of Phyllis (Rice) Kliman and devoted father of Joyce Rossi and husband Charles and the late David S. Kliman. Dear grandfather of Marissa Joy D’Aleo and husband Michael, Amanda Routten and husband Shawn, Lisa Rossi Mooney and Lynne Rossi Nardone. Also survived by five great-grandchildren.  Loving brother of Allan Kliman MD and Harvey Kliman Ph.D.   Bernard was a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Medical School.  He served his country as a Captain in the United States Coast Guard and at The National Institute of Public Health in Bethesda, Maryland.  Bernard was an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Endocrinologist at Massachusetts General Hospital for thirty four years.  Services will be held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, West Newton, Massachusetts on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at one o’clock pm. Burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.  Memorial observance will be held at his late residence from 4-7 pm on February 16, 2014.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Kliman’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.