Phyllis Ann (Horwitz) Berman, 80, of Bedford, formerly of Malden and Lexington, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2024.
Phyllis was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born on July 7, 1943 as the loving and devoted daughter of the late Leon and Charlotte (Shapiro) Horwitz.
She studied Medical Technology at Chamberlayne Junior College in Boston and spent her professional career as a histology technician at Malden Hospital and at the private tissue laboratories in Cambridge and Lexington.
Since 1965, Phyllis was the beloved wife of Neil Berman. They built a life together in Lexington.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Neil, daughter Leesa Mitchell of Burlington and son Marc Berman of Westwood, son-in-law John Mitchell, daughter-in-law Caitlin Hawes, and her beloved grandchildren – Mathew Mitchell, Amanda Mitchell, Jacob Berman, and Charlotte Berman.
Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, and “Grandma” to her family and will be sincerely missed. She was a woman of many passions, loved to read, enjoyed meals at her favorite restaurants, looked forward to her vacations in North Conway, NH and York, ME, and routinely visited Foxwoods Resort & Casino with friends and family.
A celebration of her life was held at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel in Canton, followed by burial at Sharon Memorial Park on Feb. 11. A memorial observance was held at her Bedford home on Feb. 12.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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