BHB reader “Eddy” informs us of some sad news:
NYT: Dr. Bernard Wasserman, 91, of Brooklyn Heights, died November 11. Dearly beloved husband of the late Bernice, cherished father of Harvey and Kim and Andrew and Donna; loving grandfather of Jake and Sarah; beloved uncle, cousin and friend. Graduate of Brooklyn College and Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, he served in the US Army during WWII and later was a professor at the University of Rhode Island before returning to Brooklyn to open his veterinary hospital. Creative and vivacious, he was an author and artist and enjoyed skiing, tennis, animals, nature and spending time with family and friends. We will miss him deeply. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Michael J. Fox Foundation appreciated. Services, Sunday, November 13, 10:30am, Parkside Chapel, 2576 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn.