Obituary: Marvin Albert Bernstein - Atlanta Jewish Times

Marvin Albert Bernstein died in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2025. He was 94. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Marvin grew up in Flatbush and graduated from James Madison High School in 1948. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Long Island University in 1952, then served in the United States Army. After his discharge, he studied for a year at Brooklyn Law School, then decided to pursue a career in sales.

Marvin had a passion for sales and a true gift for connecting with his many customers and colleagues. He sold ready-made draperies for Bartmann & Bixer, and his largest customer was Rich’s Department Store. In 1958, the company sent Marvin to Atlanta to take over the Southeast territory. Marvin loved his new city and proudly called Atlanta his hometown for life. He quickly made friends and became active in Atlanta’s Jewish social scene. In 1963, he met his wife of 61 years, Diane Dwoskin, a native Atlantan, and they married that August at Ahavath Achim Synagogue.

During his career, Marvin launched the fabric division of Dwoskin Inc., then was V.P of Sales with Carole Fabrics, a division of Rollins. For many years, Marvin was national sales manager of Robert Allen Fabrics, managing a large group of salespeople who covered the U.S., from D.C. to Puerto Rico, and South America.

Marvin and Diane shared a deep love of travel and took many wonderful trips. They loved going on many Tauck Tours and cruises around Europe, but Marvin’s favorite trip was when he and Diane toured Israel with a private guide.

Marvin was a longtime member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue and proud supporter of the World Jewish Congress. A dedicated sports fan, he supported the New York Giants (football and baseball) and later, the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech and the Florida Gators. He loved boxing, horse racing and track and field.

Marvin is survived by his wife Diane, and their two children, David and Susan. He is predeceased by his parents, Lillian and Matthew Bernstein. Marvin’s family would like to thank his caregivers from Visiting Nurse, LLC, including Laura Schneider and others.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Marvin’s memory to Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Breman Jewish Home, Weinstein Hospice or the charity of your choice. A graveside funeral was held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 2 at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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