Manuel Bernstein passed away at Tarzana Hospital, comforted by his daughters. Manny was 97 years old.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Manny moved to Chicago at a very young age, bringing his “tchouk” with him. In Chicago he would meet his Precious, with whom he would eventually have a family and move first to the suburbs and then to California where they would spend the rest of their 74-year marriage together.
A passionate man, Manny was as quick to anger as he was to smile his crooked smile. A proud WWII vet, Manny continued to be civically minded. Manny loved watching football and keeping a close eye on the stock market. An avid skier, Manny enjoyed traveling to slopes around the world and watching his younger daughter follow him down challenging runs.
A boastful southpaw, Manny took driving very seriously and was unafraid to ask for directions. With his wife Arleen, Manny trotted the globe and never stopped dreaming of adventure.
Manny enjoyed Coca Cola, hot dogs, fried chicken and anything else to make his wife grimace, along with a nightly vodka.
After retirement, Manny enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren in the jungle, swimming and playing Office and Monopoly. In his later years he loved to marvel at his great-grandbabies.
Manny was preceded in death by his wife Arleen. He is survived by his daughters, son-in-law, granddaughters, grandson and four great-granddaughters.
Contributions can be made to the following: Sierra Club, ORT and the American Heart Association.
