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Ewald "Ed" F. Berger, 86

03/21/2024

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ewald “Ed” Frantz Berger, 86 of North Adams died on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Ed was born in Neckarsulm, Germany on January 22, 1938 a son of the late Anna (Bachmayer) & Joseph Berger.

Ed attended Technical Schools in Germany, where he mastered the automotive trade and specialized in foreign vehicles. He took his love of automotives with him to the United States-where he moved to in 1959 and established Ott & Berger Car Dealership in Williamstown, MA. During this year, he met the love of his life, Helga (Greiner) Berger, they were married in 1961. He was later drafted to the Army and served as a master auto mechanic for 3 years. He was the proprietor of Burger Chef in North Adams. Ed was a 35-year dedicated member of the North Adams YMCA. He barely missed a morning in 35 years and was a familiar friendly face at the establishment.

Above all, family was paramount to Ed. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially going on trips to tropical destinations. Besides his wife, Helga Berger of North Adams, he also leaves his children, Linda (David) Mills of Wallkill, NY, Wayne (Gunner) Berger of Lakeville, CT, and son Stefan Berger of Clarksburg, MA. Grandchildren, Alexandra Budz, Andrew (Hayley)Budz, Anna Berger, James Berger, Madison Berger, and Marissa Berger; and two great grandchildren, Marlow & Viola Budz, He also leaves his brother, Peter Berger (Lydia) of Germany, as well as many nieces, nephew’s cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Henrietta (Berger) Volpp.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Services for Ed Berger will be on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes- 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247 with full military honors. Calling hours will be from 11:00-1:00 PM at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Berkshire Food Project, 134 Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the book of memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com

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Helga an family, I am so sorry for your loss. Eddie was a very nice man. I’ll never forget the time I spent helping with Linda while you worked when Eddie was in the service. And getting my first car at Ott & Berger. Lots of great memories of our family with yours. Keeping Eddie and all of you in my prayers.
from: Carol Reberger Guettler	on: 05-09-2024

Helga, Linda, and family—so sorry to hear of your loss. I know what a force he was in your family, and that he will be sorely missed. My sympathy to all of you.
from: Bonnie Herr	on: 04-30-2024

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family during this difficult time. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
from: Jeffrey Seeley	on: 04-03-2024

Helga and family, So sorry for your loss. Will always remember the great times in Maine, Will miss IEddie. RIP my friend. Tom Elder
from: Tom Elder	on: 03-27-2024

Helga, Stefan and family, Sending my very deepest condolences to you all. Had many many fun and precious moments with Ed and you guys. He was a great guy and everybody loved him. He certainly will be missed. May he rest and gentle peace.
from: Ellen Dami	on: 03-26-2024

Stefan and family, my deepest condolences during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
from: Mireille Roy	on: 03-26-2024

Dear Helga and family, We are so sad to lose one of our best friends. Over the years, we have loved Ed with his dry sense of humor. his love of good food and his loyalty to his friends and family. Sending prayers and love to Helga and her wonderful family.
from: Jim and Carol Robinson	on: 03-26-2024

Helga, Stefan, and Family, I'm so very sorry for your loss of Ed. My heartfelt condolences to you all at this difficult time. May your cherished memories help comfort you in the days ahead. ? ??
from: Erica (Dami) Pecor	on: 03-25-2024

Dear Helga and family- I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Please accept my condolences and prayers. May his memory be a blessing forever.
from: Dale Waterman	on: 03-25-2024

I am very sorry to hear that Ed has passed away. He was a good friend. I picked up new cars straight off the boat from Port Newark and drove them to his Ott & Berger foreign car dealership. We enjoyed bumping into each other many times over the years. I appreciate all the kindness he and Rhinehold Ott showed me. My prayers go out to Ed and his family. God Bless you , Ed.
from: Carl Villanueva	on: 03-25-2024

Stefan my deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss of your father.
from: Richard Leja	on: 03-25-2024

Over 50 years of friendship with this wonderful gentleman. Our morning jog from the Y before going to work, to the group travels we’ve taken over the years. Ed was a very special friend and is deeply missed.
from: Howard Brookner	on: 03-25-2024

So very sorry for the loss of Ed. I worked for him at Burger Chef many years ago. Ed was a great man. God bless his family at this difficult time.
from: Wendy Laughlin	on: 03-25-2024

A wonderful friend, neighbor and now memory. My sympathy and love to his family.
from: Susan Hyde	on: 03-25-2024

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