Allen H. Surinsky, September 5, 2024
Beloved husband of Edna Surinsky; dear father of Terry Surinsky (Mike Duncan), Wendy Surinsky and Andrew Surinsky (Ingrid); dear grandfather of Noah, Rosa and Nadia Duncan (Kevin Wilson) and Rejato Surinsky; dear brother of the late Jack Sherwyn, the late Harriett Suffian (late Milton) and the late Shirley Goldenberg (late David); dear brother-in-law of the late Bertha Pritzker (late Alex), the late Eli Seidel (late Lil), the late Ida Berland (late Harry), the late Sam Seidel (late Evelyn) and the late Max Seidel; dear uncle of many loving nieces and nephews; dear step-grandfather of Kate Hallman, cousin and friend to many.
Allen, a local attorney, began his legal career as a law clerk for Judge Roy Harper. He continued to practice law for more than 70 years and also was a volunteer for the ADL and Lions Club. Allen was a racquetball champion and an avid swimmer who could swim one mile into his early 90s. He was a great storyteller and an exuberant, generous lover of life.
Graveside service Monday, September 9 at 11:30 AM at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road. Memorial contributions preferred to the ADL or the ACLU. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE