Hewlett businessman Bert Moreida, 85, remembered for generosity and kindness
Bert Moreida, owner of American Drive-In Cleaners in Hewlett, died on Aug. 27. He was 85.
He died from an amyloid of the heart. It is a disease that occurs when abnormal proteins build up in the heart muscle, making it difficult for the heart to function properly.
Moreida was born April 20, 1939 in New York City and lived in both Brooklyn and Queens growing up. He attended Etz Chaim Yeshiva, Jamaica High School, and received a bachelor’s degree from New York University.
“I will surely miss his big smile that lit up every room and his kind heart that provided love to me and our whole family,” said Ann Moreida, his wife.
Being a businessman he was well known in the Five Towns.
Moreida was a member of many organizations and religious groups, including — United Jewish Appeal of Greater New York, Hadassah, Five Towns Community Chest (now Community Chest South Shore), as well as local synagogues and churches.
“Our father’s generosity is unmatched and truly remarkable, to his family, friends, the community and beyond,” Moreida’s children said jointly.
He enjoyed playing golf, bridge, and spending time with family and friends.
His wife, Ann Moreida, children, Harris Moreida, Howie Moreida, Lauren Travis, and his grandchildren, Seth, Ryan, Matthew, Jessica, Jared, Dylan Moreida, and Sydney, Alex, and Charlie Travis, survives Moreida.
“Grandpa’s love gave us the strength to conquer any challenges that came our way, and he showed us how to love unconditionally and give without expecting anything in return,” Moreida’s grandchildren also said in unison.
A funeral service was held at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels in Hewlett, on Sept. 1.
