Obituary of Irwin Wagman

Irwin Wagman, 80, died November 28, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with mantle cell lymphoma. He is predeceased by parents, William and Bertha Wagman and wife, Muriel Mortman. He is survived his by loving wife, Fayanne Bernis Wagman; sons, Bruce (Marcie), Daniel and Matthew (Jane); stepchildren, David and Jonathan (Elisangela) Bernis and Susan (Todd) Gray; grandchildren, Bekah, Ari and Shane Wagman, Teva, Liel and Hannah Bernis, Madeline and Rachel Gray; sister, Anne (Larry) Walowitz; niece and nephew, Risa (Henry) Steinberger and Nathan (Laurie) Walowitz. Born in Queens, NY, Irwin received a BS in Engineering from the University of Rochester, followed by a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan. He moved to Rochester to begin a 30 year career at Xerox Corporation. He was a respected BSA scout master of Troop 3 for many years. After retiring, he loved traveling with his family and enjoyed his involvement with numerous computer and horticulture organizations, where he held several leadership roles. He was active in various service organization including Gilda’s Club and Better Day Buddies. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 at 2 PM at Brighton Memorial Chapel (3325 Winton Road South). Interment Britton Road Cemetery. Shiva will be held Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at 2470 East Avenue, Apt. 607. Click for a Map to the home Home Brighton, New York Birthplace Queens, New York Donations Donations may be made in his memory to: