Bernard Michals

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of Sarasota, Florida, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023.

Son of the late Harry and Jennie Michals. Brother of the late Myron Michals.

Beloved husband of Kathleen Michals. Compassionate father of Brad and wife Susan, Jim and wife Margaret, and Doug and wife Rebecca.

Proud grandfather— also known as Papa, of Drew, Matt, Mikayla, Ali, Jess, Madison, and Katelyn. Uncle of Jonathan, Jules, and Evan.

Former owner and president of the Bernard Michals Insurance Agency, Co-Founder of Massachusetts Youth Ice Hockey, USA Hockey Director and President of the Hockey Equipment Certification Council, Lieutenant in the Navy, and graduate of Union College.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10:00am at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, followed by interment at Newton Cemetery. Shiva will be at the home of Susan and Brad on Monday, April 3 from 1-3 & 5-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernie’s memory may be made to Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s of Sarasota (https://www.neurochallenge.org/about/sarasota-parkinsons-donations/), and Tidewell Foundation (https://tidewellfoundation.org/donate/).