David R. Berry
DATELINE: WARWICK
Berry, David R., 77, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Christine Penkala-Berry for 23 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Melvin and Janet (Alper) Berry, he had lived in Warwick for 19 years.
Devoted father of Clifford Berry (Nicole) of AZ. Dear brother of Roberta Karp (Don) of MA, Brian Berry of ME, Carol Berry (John Bronstein) of VT, Diane Cerep (Stephen) of RI and Leslie Bubeck of NV. Loving grandfather of Tyler, Andrew, Noah, Lily and Lyla.
Funeral services and Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Down Syndrome Society of RI, 100 Washington Street, #325, West Warwick, RI 02893.
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Christine We are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Peace and comfort to you and his family. RIP David
Anthony & Carol
We were so sad to hear of David’s passing. Lots of fond memories from the past. God be with you and family, now and in the future.
Chuck & Ginny
Berry Family: It has been many years but I have fond memories from childhood. I share with you a poem that was shared with me at a time of loss and I share it forward. DEATH IS NOTHING
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way, which you always used. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is an absolute unbroken continuity. What is Death but a negligent accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well .
Written by Henry Scott Holland (27 January 1847 – 17 March 1918) was Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford
Chris and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May good memories carry you through the days ahead.
Christine and the Berry family,
I am so sorry for the loss of David. I send you my deepest condolences and wish you peace during this most difficult time.
Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May he Rest In Peace. My thoughts are with you.
Val
I miss you so much Dad!
I still miss you dad. There isn’t a day that goes by that I dont think about you and talk to you.