Bernten, Gerald of Chestnut Hill and Boca Raton born in Chelsea, MA on Monday, November 17, 2014. Beloved husband of 66 years to Erma (Citron) Bernten. Devoted father of Mark J. Bernten of West Roxbury Jay Bernten and wife Chari of Boca Raton, FL. Son of the late Samuel and Ethel (Potter) Bernten. Dear brother of Elaine Goodman of Danvers. Took great pride in his Grandchildren Noah & Joshua Bernten of Boca Raton, and Simon Ira Bernten of Cutler Bay, FL. Gerald Traveled to over 100 countries as an International Business consultant and in his retirement years he cruised over 300 days on various cruises with his wife. At 88 he traveled to Israel for Passover with Jay & Chari, Noah, Joshua and his son Mark. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 18th at 2PM at the Sons of Abraham Cemetery 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. Memorial observance will be held immediacy following the burial at the home of Mrs. Elaine Goodman, 205 Ferncroft Towers, Danvers, MA and resuming in Boca Raton at the home of Jay Bernten.