Sosamma Berger Obituary
The passing of Sosamma Berger (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 19, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sosamma Berger to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Nathan A. Berger. She is survived by: her children, Joshua Berger (Lisa), Dr. Ravi Berger (April Sanfilippo) and Dr. Sarina Elmariah (Sammy); her grandsons, Bruce Berger, Julian Berger, Quinn Sanfilippo, Kai Sanfilippo, Zayne Elmariah and Aydin Elmariah; her brother Dr. Kunjappan John (Vimala); and her brother-in-law Dr. Melvin Berger (Jane Haylor). She is also survived by numerous loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (1985 S Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118). A committal service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Mayfield Cemetery (2749 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A reception will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 17700 Parkland Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44122.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nathan A. Berger, MD Scientific Enrichment and Opportunity Program Endowment Fund, a program that was established at Case Western Reserve University at Suzy's request in honor of her late husband and shares their commitment to education and opportunity in science and medicine.