Bernard E. Gottfried, beloved husband of Rosalie and the late Florence; loving father of Sue (Samuel) Kessler and Alan J. (Mary A. Barrett) Gottfried; fond father-in-law of Lynette Gottfried; dear stepfather of Steven (Christine Brakas) Hirsch; cherished grandfather of Sari, Steven (Cynthia) and Joel (Joan) Kessler, Lisa (James) O’Neill, Jennifer (David) Harris, Tina Gottfried, Joseph and Louis Hirsch; “Poppa Bernie” to Mason, Duncan, Nathan, Emma, Kennedy, Tyler, Seth, Jake and Rebecca; devoted brother of Shirley (Jack) Weitzman, and the late Ruth Rottner and the late Jerome (Hattie) Gottfried; uncle and great uncle to many. Graveside service Friday 11 a.m. at Westlawn Cemetery, Westlake section, 7801 W. Montrose, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Leukemia Research Foundation, Inc., 820 Davis St., Suite 420, Evanston, IL 60201, would be greatly appreciated. Info Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939, 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com
