Frederick Brustman

Brustman, Frederick, of Newton, MA passed away Sept. 9, 2022. Husband of the late June (Ostar) Brustman. Brother of Richard Brustman and his wife Loretta of Schenectady, NY. Frederick leaves loving companion Joan Lester. Born July 15, 1937 to the late Mark and Martha (Fawer) Brustman.

Fred was raised in Brooklyn and earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree at Cornell University and a Law Degree at the University of Connecticut. He moved to the Boston area to be a patent attorney for the Polaroid Corporation.

He had many hobbies including jewelry making, silver smithing, and collecting object d’art that pleased him. The hobby he was most fond of was sailing.

Fred was well liked by friends, associates and family, he was active in Newton politics and had a good sense of humor. And he was a mensch.

Graveside service for close family and friends at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frederick’s memory may be made to Community Boating Boston, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114.