Ewald "Ed" F. Berger, 86
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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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