Paul R. Berger, 75, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on March 7, 2025, surrounded by family.

Paul was born April 18, 1949 to the late Charles and Mollie (Sherman) Berger in New York. Paul attended H Frank Carey High School where he was a star basketball player and met some of his closest friends while there. Paul went on to attend Duke University (Go Blue Devils!) where he majored in Chemistry and Religion. One of the highlights during his time at Duke was when he walked onto the basketball team. His times in Cameron Indoor Stadium were some of his fondest memories. Paul made his parents even more proud when he entered Columbia University Medical School and received his M.D. in 1975. He completed his residency and internship at the University of New Mexico and, while working at a medical clinic, he met Eileen Cashion - the love of his life. Paul and Eileen got married in 1977 in New York and then decided to go get lost in the South Pacific islands. While there, Paul took on the Chief of Medicine role at the Lyndon B Johnson Tropical Medical Center in American Samoa. After completing his tenure, Paul and Eileen traveled the South Pacific and had the time of their lives. When they returned to the US, Paul had an Internal Medicine practice with his colleague until deciding to move into the business side of healthcare and consulting for the remainder of his career in Atlanta, GA. Paul was known for his obsession with Duke Basketball, playing Blackjack, walking the mall with Paul, and deep love and pride for his family.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mollie. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, children Melissa (Jake) and Carin (Eric). He is also survived by his grandchildren Elliot and Owen, and his sister Gloria Bassik and a loving extended group of family and friends.

A celebration of life is being held by the family on Saturday, March 22, but no formal funeral. If you would like to honor Paul, please consider donating to Duke University (https://www.gifts.duke.edu) in his name - he chose to donate to the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences for financial aid over the years since helping others attend Duke gave him joy. 

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