Richard William Berg Sr.

1938 - 2011

Richard William Berg Sr. obituary, 1938-2011, Las Vegas, NV

BORN

1938

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery

6701 North Jones Blvd

Las Vegas, Nevada

Richard Berg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 16, 2011.

Richard William Berg, Sr. was born on February 3, 1938 in Woodside, Queens in New York City and grew up in West New York, N.J. He served 6 years in the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, N.J. He raised his family in Tuckerton, N.J. and then moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1996.

He was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and his love of Basketball. His most cherished accomplishment was scoring 101 points in a single game. Richard was employed as a chauffeur for various casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas and prided himself on his customer service.

He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis of 49 years; Sister Marie Esposito and Brother William Berg, both of Toms River, N.J.; his 3 sons Richard, Dennis and Robert; as well as 5 grandchildren Michael, Adam, Sara, Nia and Nicky. His dog and best friend Buddy will miss him too.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00am at Palm Mortuary Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.

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December 16, 2011

john paone

i am very sorry to say that i have just learned of rich's passing today. rich was a great friend and one of the funniest people i have ever met in my life. he started his limousine driving days with me back in the 80's. it was a joy to see him everyday. when he moved to vegas, i was only able to visit with him a couple of times but when i did, he never missed a beat, still the same great, funny guy. my condolences to phyliss and the family, he will be missed greatly. john paone and family

October 19, 2011

Sheri Berg

Thinking of you Dad, every day, I may not have been your daughter, but I would like to think that I was the closest thing you had to having one! Missing you so much! We're all hanging in and know you are looking down on us every day! ps. Buddy and Jeets miss you too!!

October 16, 2011

My dearest husband and father,
It has been a month now and we all miss you everyday. I kiss your picture everyday and hope you feel it up in heaven. Buddy misses you too.

Your ever loving wife,
Phyllis

September 25, 2011

Marie Esposito

I still can't believe my baby brother is gone. We will all miss him, his funny stories, and jokes. You will be in our hearts, always. Love, Marie, Nancy, and Emily xoxo

September 23, 2011

Worked with Rich at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City for several years. He always had a joke or some funny story to tell. Rich once challenged me to a one-on-one basketball game. Thought it would be an easy challenge, Learned otherwise mighty fast.
Our sincerest sympathy and prayers for your loss. John Tepley and Renee(Sunny)Guy

September 23, 2011

John Tepley

September 22, 2011

Joanne Drayton

Phyllis and Family, our most sincere sympathy on your loss. Our prayers and love are with you all.

September 22, 2011

Mary Sheerer

Phyliss and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this difficult time. Rich will always be remembered for his sharp sense of humor and his magnetic way with people. I'm sure he and Bill are up there having a lot of laughs and reminicing about their life-long friendship.

Blessings,

September 21, 2011

Cyndie Dunn

Rich has been our neighbor for many years. He always had a kind word and pleasant conversation. He always added delight to our day when we'd watch him with Buddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. Cyndie and Cayden Dunn

September 21, 2011

Sheri Ann Berg

We will miss you every day Dad! You will forever live in our hearts! We promise to always take care of Mom! Hope you are telling alot of jokes up there!! :) I'm sure the angels will appreciate your humor as much as we did! XOXO

September 18, 2011

Caryn Esposito

We will miss you everyday, Uncle Rich! xoxo

September 18, 2011

We have been neighbors with Richard and
Phyliss for ten years and have enjoyed
their sense of humor and laughter. We are saddened to hear of his death and wish Phyliss and her sons all the best.

The Walkerow

September 17, 2011

Frederick Para

I express my condolences to Rich's wife Phyliss and his entire extended family. I met Rich in 1985 in Atlantic City as a fellow chauffer. He was a complete professional , very quick witted,with a great sense of humor who kept you off balance so you never knew what to expect from him on a humorous side. We ended up as business partners chauffering with private clients for many years. It was a great association I hated to see him move to Las Vegas. We kept in touch over the years, & I finally got to L.V. last January and met him for lunch unfortuanately my stay was short. I thought Rich looked great and in high spirits when I saw him, & it was very sad to see his health failing him shortly after my visit. I can only express I had a great friend, who made me smile and laugh will always cherish my times & communicating with him.

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