Naomi Bernstein, Bronx Democratic club and volunteer, 87

Naomi (Mittleman) Bernstein died peacefully May 12 in her sleep after a long illness.

A lifelong New York City resident, born Nov. 7, 1936, she was active in the Bronx Democratic Club where she was a vocal borough advocate. 

She was 87.

Her career began as a fundraiser for the National Asthma Center. She then worked for the Jewish Guild for the Blind.

After a brief career on the marketing team for Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, she became the communications director for the city’s elections board. She stayed as the voice (and face) of the board until she retired.

A former beauty queen, she enjoyed working as a full-figured model whose face illuminated campaigns for Macy’s, Talbot, and Family Circle. She was a proud card-carrying member of the Screen Actors Guild, and lent her talents recording for the Jewish Institute for the Blind.

She also remained a dedicated member of the Riverdale Temple until her illness.

She leaves her legacy in her children. They include Jennifer Murphy (Bruce Carroll), Dana Kuznetzkoff (Carl Monte), Jeffrey T. Bernstein (Kristin) and stepchildren, Michael Bernstein (Casey), Resa Scalone and Leslie Bernstein (Jon Blum); four grandchildren, Jeremiah Murphy, Kevin Michael Murphy, Emily Bernstein and Sadie Bernstein and seven step-grandchildren, Jesse Bernstein, Heather Bernstein, Aaron Bernstein, Daniel Scalone, Jessica Scalone, Ian Carroll and Emma Carroll. 

In addition to her children, she is survived by her sister Maxine Dorn (Sy), her nieces, nephews, and many grand nieces and nephews.

Riverside Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association.