Mel Berman

Mel Berman

April 17, 1939- October 1, 2023

Mel died peacefully at home, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life, Beverly, to whom he was married for 42 years, his beloved daughter, Samantha and son-in-law, Ben, two cherished grandchildren, Sloane and Bowen, and his adored sister, Ruth. After graduating from URI, Mel began his career as a chemist at the Jimmy Fund Research Center and continued with 35 wonderful years in R&D at Polaroid. Mel was a pilot, a ski instructor, and an avid Boston sports fan who was happiest spending time on the Cape with his dear family and friends. A funeral will be held Oct. 4 at 1pm at Temple Shalom in Newton. Interment to follow at Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Shiva will be at Mel’s home on Oct. 4th – 4pm – 8pm and Oct. 5th – 2pm – 6pm. Donations can be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.