Sidney E. Berger, 94

PORT CHARLOTTE, FLA. – Sidney E. Berger, 94, died Oct. 15 at Harbor Terrace (Southport Square) in Port Charlotte. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Berns) Berger. Born in Roselle Park, N.J., a son of the late Maurice and Rose (Superior) Berger, he had lived in Port Charlotte since 2008, previously living in Warwick. He was a chemical engineer with Dow Chemical for 28 years. He was a WWII and Korean Conflict Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific Theatre and Kodiac Island, Alaska.

He was a graduate of Clarkson College of Technology in Potsdam, N.Y., a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, and was active in the Coast Guard Aux. in New York. Devoted father of Franklin G. Berger and his wife, Josanne, of Columbia, S.C., and Harris S. Berger of Westboro, Mass. Loving grandfather of Melissa Ann Nesbitt and her husband, Peter, and Erica Ann DiGrazia and her husband, Justin. Cherished great grandfather of Riley, Molly, Barrett and Ethan.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906.