WORCESTER - Bernard "Bennie" Bailin, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Jewish Healthcare Center.
He leaves his cousin Carol, wife of Steven Adlestein of Worcester. He was predeceased by his two brothers; Maurice "Moe" Bailin and Harold "Mickey" Bailin.
He was born in Worcester, son of Samuel and Rose (Sworin) Bailin, and was a life-long resident.
He with his brothers, was a builder and developer for over 30 years, of single family homes and commercial rental properties including Salisbury Hill, Hidden Farms, Rosewood Estates in Worcester and Rosewood Gardens in North Grafton. He was one of the largest apartment rental owners in Worcester. His company never had to advertise, as all business was conducted by word of mouth. With his brothers, he also owned and operated Bailin Brothers Trucking Co.
He was a member of Yeshiva Achei Tmimim and the Jewish Healthcare Center. With his brothers, he was philanthropically involved in the Jewish Healthcare Center, Yeshiva Achei Tmimim, Eisenberg Assisted Living Center and Holy Society Cemetery, where he had the roads and parking lot paved. He financed the construction of Duffy Field Playground at Newton Square, home to the Jesse Burkett Little League, and was responsible for the renovation of Banis Square Park.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 6 at Chevra Kadisha Cemetery (Holy Society) on Cemetery Rd, in Leicester under the direction of Richard Perlman of the Miles Funeral Home in Holden.
Immediately following the interment, a Memorial Observance Reception will be held at the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609, the Cardiology Department of UMass Memorial Hospital, 55 Lake Ave, N. Worcester, MA 01655, or to Post # 32 of the Jewish War Veterans, 633 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609