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Ernest Berger Obituary

Ernest Joseph Berger Seabrook Island, SC - Ernest Joseph Berger of Seabrook Island, South Carolina died at home September 25, 2020. The relatives and friends of Ernest Joseph Berger are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 1:00 Friday, October 2, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The Rite of Committal will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday between 5:00 and 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. All guests will kindly wear a mask. Online Condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Blvd., Johns Island, SC 29455. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2020.

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Sue Crawford

November 2, 2020

I used to cut Earnie's hair for years....I loved him so, I just ran across one of the many recipes that he shared with me..Cranberry Chutney...many of his were always printed in the paper. Earnie always had the best stories!! He was an amazing person...with a spunky zest and great sense of humor for life... Last time I saw him was at Walgreens and we had the best visit... he was one of a kind for sure!! Rest in peace, and your legacy will live on for many years to come...

Kent Kolanko

October 9, 2020

Will miss his quick wit and even quicker smile. Enjoyed sharing a drink with him and seeing him at Mass. A good one has gone.

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Kathleen Melchiorre

September 30, 2020

Ernie was a good friend to my husband and to me. My husband spent many hours at the garden area toiling away and shouting jibes back and forth with Ernie. We enjoyed delicious dinners at his lovely home. He taught me to make beautiful Christmas bows. When my youngest nephew was beginning to interview after graduating, Ernie said, “Buy him an interview suit”. I took Slade to Brook Brothers and a kind salesman took us in hand. Mission accomplished. We believe that advice helped. Slade got a great job. What a great friend we had in Ernie.

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Holy Spirit Catholic Church

3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29407

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1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407

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