Malik Daniel Desmond Bernstein, aged 19, died unexpectedly on October 1, 2017.
Cherished son of Ilana Bernstein and Diane Desmond, loving brother of Desmond, Anna and Chaltu Bernstein, adored grandson of Rhoda Bernstein and Beverly Desmond and the late Ron Bernstein and Joseph Desmond. He is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Malik was a graduate of Brandeis-Hillel Day School in San Francisco and Mission High School. Even at a young age Malik enjoyed the finer things in life including great cuisine, opera and his beloved Warriors. Malik was a kind and generous soul, always ready with a big smile or a warm hug. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
"Have you ever seen a shooting star? It passes quickly, but while it's here it just lights up the whole sky, they are very rare, but I saw one."
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to St. Anthony's or the charity of your choice.