Myron W. Bregman

Myron W. Bregman “Mickey”, age 92, of Wayne passed away peacefully on Friday April 1, 2022 while receiving the loving care of his family.

Mickey was born and raised in the Bronx NY and was one of three children to Simon and Anna Bregman. While spending his formative years in the Bronx school system, it was clear to Mickey’s parents that he was an intellectually gifted child. Following his graduation from The Bronx High School of Science with the class of 1947, Mickey was accepted into the University of Oklahoma where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Subsequent to earning his bachelor’s degree, Mickey found employment quickly with a company called R.E.D.M., a US Military based business. There, Mickey worked as an Electrical Engineer, working his way up through the company’s employment hierarchy to one of the highest corporate level positions. After many years with R.E.D.M., Mickey left the company and started a business with his former associates from R.E.D.M., known as KL Industries. Over the next thirty years, Mickey and his associates owned and operated KL Industries until his retirement only a few years ago. KL Industries is still family owned and operated to this day.

In the fall of 1957, Mickey was introduced to an attractive young lady by the name of Vivian Meltz. The two went out on a blind date and hit it off great. If there was ever a case of love at first sight, this was it. As fate would have it, just three months later, they were married on December 22, 1957. After getting married the newlyweds settled in New York for a short time then moved to Pompton Plains, NJ then eventually to Wayne in 1961. While living in Wayne, Mickey and Vivian welcomed their two children, Jonathan, and Sharon. The family remained in Wayne for the rest of their lives together.

Throughout most of Mickey’s life he was always surrounded by his family, closest of friends, his horses, and dogs. Mickey owned and operated his own horse stable in Montville where he had several horses throughout his life, cherishing them and spoiling them dearly. Travel was one of Mickey and Vivian’s favorite past times. One of their most treasured destinations was Africa, due to the fact the two truly enjoyed observing animals and the wildlife experience. Through the years Vivian and Mickey traveled to a variety exotic destinations observe all types of wildlife encounters. Their vacations were often coordinated by the Museum of Natural History.

Mickey and Vivian were long time members of the Mensa Club, the largest and oldest High IQ Society in the world. Aside from all of Mickey’s talents, hobbies, and interests, his greatest passion was for his family. Nothing in the world meant more to Mickey than spending time with and providing for his family. He and his wife Vivian cherished sixty-four years of loving and loyal marriage together. Mickey was not only devoted to his family but also to his Jewish Faith. For many years Mickey was a member of the Jewish Federation and contributor.

Mickey was an extremely generous man and often times selfless. He would go out of his way to help anyone in need. He was truly loved by his family and friends alike and will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew him.

Mickey is survived by his wife Vivian (nee Meltz) of Wayne, NJ, one son Jonathan Bregman of Wayne, NJ, one daughter Sharon Morello and her husband Scott of Pompton Plains, NJ, two grandchildren: Nicholas Morello of Easton, PA, and Joshua Morello of Pompton Plains, NJ. He is also survived by his beloved horse Decorecopag (Deco) and dog, Mazel.

Donations in Mickey’s name may be made to the Jewish Federation – Northern NJ, 502 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652, www.jfnnj.org