Survived by Mitchell Bernstein and son Matthew Whelan ; mother Mildred Apanel; sisters Carolyn
Marino, Louise Clay and Maureen Whelan. Beloved wife of the late Aelred Whelan. Lifelong resident
Of Brooklyn. Graduate of Hunter College, summa cum laude, and New York Law School. Astute
Progressive observer of the political scene, staunch defender of the underdog and wonderful cook. We will all miss you. Mass Saturday 9:30 am at St. Agatha Church. Reposing at the chapel of JOSEPH G. DUFFY 9th Street Btwn 4th & 5th Aves. Bklyn. Visiting Thursday & Friday 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 pm.