Peter M. Berkman's Obituary
Peter M. Berkman, 86, of Bethesda, Md., passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 9, 2020, from complications due to heart disease.
Peter is survived by his son, Thomas Berkman and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Berkman of Rehoboth Beach, and daughter, Elizabeth Cohen and son-in-law Shimon Cohen of Brookline, Mass., and two grandchildren, Matthew Berkman of Aurora, Colo., and Nili Cohen of Tel Aviv, Israel. He was predeceased by his wife, Judith L. Berkman.
Peter was born July 13, 1933, in New York City to Jacob and Sate Berkman and attended the Horace Mann School. He graduated Harvard University with a bachelor of science degree in biology and completed his M.D. at Columbia University - College of Physicians/Surgeons medical school in 1959. After completing his residency in Boston, Mass., Peter and the family moved to Kensington, Md., in 1965, where Peter began a distinguished 50-year career in Washington, D.C. practicing internal medicine and nephrology. He spearheaded the formation of the modern Dialysis Facility of Washington Hospital Center in 1977.
Peter had a lifelong passion for learning. He loved literature, the arts and travel with his closest friends by his side. Later in their lives, Peter and Judy took their two grandchildren on memorable trips to Paris, London and Italy. He touched many people’s lives wherever he was, and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his exuberance, generosity and quick wit.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Henlopen Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
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