Mervyn Fidler Obituary (1934

The Fidler/Siegel family Mourns the passing of Mervyn Fidler (Mendel ben Pinchas) born February 12, 1934, who passed November 22, 2023. A native New Yorker from the Bronx, he lived the last years of his life at Shalom Park in Denver. He is survived by his daughter Bonnie Siegel and son in law Matthew Siegel of Kansas City, his daughter Cheryl Ben David and son in law Avi BenDavid, of Avon Connecticut and Dr. Philip Fidler and daughter in law Jody Fidler of Denver Colorado Grand children Paulina and Benjamin Siegel Nathaniel Ben David and Max, Jack and Anastasia Fidler. "The Merv" as he was affectionately known was a private 1st class during the Korean War, who hit a home run out of the old Polo Grounds in the Police Atheletic Championship in high school, was professional trumpet player and Champion horseshoe thrower later in life. He was a larger than life character who didn't mince words. If you fell short in competition he'd say, "Remember, there's always someone better than you". He was a man who cared deeply for his family and who lived each day of his life doting on his wife Barbara. Barbara preceded him in death, 3 years to the day. The family is at peace knowing he will be reunited with his beloved wife Barbara. The funeral was held in NJ on Sunday, November 26th. Bonnie will be sitting Shiva daily at her home. She welcomes anyone wanting to visit to feel free to come to her home 2pm-5:30pm. Services, Maariv, will be held each evening November 27th -November 30th. Monday-Thursday at 7pm at the Siegel home. Donations in Mervyn’s name can be made to the American Israel Education Foundation, by either calling Delaney Kahlert at 202-639-5330, or mailing a check (with the memo line: in honor of Mervyn Fidler) to: AIEF 251 H Street NW Washington, DC 20001