Howard Lurier

WORCESTER – Howard R. Lurier, 83, of 27 Summerland Way, died on Tuesday, November 26,2013, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Dorothy L. (Feingold) Lurier, a son, Peter Lurier of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Ellen Lurier, wife of Jim Anderson of Sutton; a brother, Edward Lurier and his wife, Joan, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and three grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy and Carly Lurier. He was born in Worcester,  a son of Eli and Miriam (Goodman) Lurier, was a lifelong resident of Worcester, and graduated Bentley College.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. As an investment financial advisor, he opened the investment firm of A.G. Edwards in Worcester and was its vice president for more than 30 of the 47 years he was in the investment field. He was a member of Temple Emanuel and was a member of Temple Emanuel’s Financial Committee for many years. He was a Past President of Mt. Pleasant Country Club. He was a member of the Jewish Healthcare Center and the Level Lodge of Masons. He was very fond of many local community organizations and supported many institutions that were in need. He was very family oriented and was a loving, caring, giving person from his heart. He loved his family, his dog, and a good cigar. He gave practical advice to his clients and to others when they needed it most. His family wishes to thank  the medical personnel at The Jewish Healthcare Center and The University of Massachusetts Hospital, for the wonderful care that Howard received from everyone.

FUNERAL SERVICES AT 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, NOV. 29, AT  TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI, 280 MAY ST., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery. Immediately following  interment, memorial observance will begin at Temple Emanuel Sinai,  661 Salisbury St. Memorial Observance will continue Saturday 7- 9 pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7- 9 pm at his residence, 27 Summerland Way, Worcester. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice .