Elliott Glassman

Elliott Glassman
of Columbia, CT, formerly of Canton and Delray Beach, FL, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Doris (Polian) Glassman. Devoted father of Leanne Rand and husband Jim of Columbia, CT, Jennifer Port and husband Geoff of Centerville, and Douglas Glassman and wife Eileen of Ashland. Loving papa of Melissa and Jessica Rand, Michelle and Daniel Port, and Elyssa and Leah Glassman, and all his grand puppies. Brother of Bernice Kushner of RI, Adeline Freedman of Swampscott, Joan Glassman of CT, Mark Glassman of CA, and the late Harold and Sydney Glassmen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elliot was a Boston high school teacher in Jamaica Plain and other schools for 25 years.

He was very proud to have affected so many of his wonderful students to be the best they could be. As hockey coach of the Husky’s he coached his team to their first win in many years. He was also Chairman of the Student Senate and enjoyed leading graduating seniors down the aisle to Pomp & Circumstance.  Elliot was a Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard.  He and his late wife Doris ran the kindergarten at Temple Beth Abraham for many years.

Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Following services, memorial observance will be held at 100 Rosemary Way – 1st floor, Needham, MA and then at the home of Douglas and Eileen Glassman, Ashland,MA from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society,  30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.