Samuel Irving Bernstein

of Randolph, Massachusetts, passed away on December 27, 2015 with his family at his bedside.  He was born on April 11, 1924 to the late Morris and Rose Bernstein of New London, Connecticut, and was the youngest of five boys. He was the husband of Roberta Bernstein for 67 years.  He leaves behind three children: Leslie and Jeffrey Weiner of Randolph, Howard and Jane Bernstein of Stoughton, and Tami and Martin Teperow of Salem, NH.  In addition, he leaves behind seven grandchildren and four great- granddaughters.  He was a WWII veteran in the United States Marine Corps from January 14, 1943 to January 14, 1946.  He was with the 5th Marine Division, 5th Pioneer Batallion, A Company, 2nd Platoon, and survived the last banzai attack on Iwo Jima.  He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (with one Battle Star), and finally the Occupation Ribbon of WWII. Originally from New London, CT, he relocated his family to Randolph, built his own home, and worked many jobs in the drapery business until 1971, when he and Roberta opened up their own business, Sam’s Drapery Workroom. He was a member of the Masons, 32nd Degree, the Shriners, and the Jewish War Veterans. He was also a founding member of Temple Beth Am and their brotherhood, where he helped to build a thriving congregation and Jewish community. Sam strongly believed in country, religion, and family.  Services will be held at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Wednesday, December 30,2015 at 11:00 am. Donations may be made to Temple Beth Am.