Morton “Morty” Burman
Morton “Morty” Burman, 87, died on August 5, 2025, at his home in Brookline with family by his side. He was raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts and was the son of Morris and Sylvia Burman. He attended Roxbury Memorial High School and graduated from Suffolk University.
Morty was a fabric salesman for over 40 years and a substitute teacher for 20 years for the Brookline Public Schools.
Morty was a huge sports fan, and he especially loved the Boston Bruins. However, he got the most pleasure from watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Music was also a great part of Morty’s life. He enjoyed attending jazz concerts and going on jazz cruises.
Volunteering and good deeds were vital to Morty, including being a blood donor at Boston Children’s Hospital for over 40 years.
He respected and treated everyone equally in his quiet, humble manner, and he always had words of wisdom to share. Morty lived life to the fullest and made the most of each day. He made a meaningful impact on so many lives and his presence will be missed.
Morty is survived by Diane, his wife of 49 years. He is also survived by his children Ed Burman (Ann), Mitchell Burman, Sara Wantman (Jeffrey) and his grandchildren Kelly Burman, Michael Burman, Emma Wantman and Micah Wantman. He is also survived by his brother Richard Burman.
Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am.Interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Sara and Jeffrey Wantman on Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm with Minyan at 7:30 pm, Friday 2-4pm and Sunday and Monday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Friends of the IDF or Children’s Hospital.