Obituaries

Finkelstein, Herbert, of Newton, MA passed away October 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Libby (Forman) Finkelstein for sixty-five wonderful years. Devoted father of Gayle Stacher (Barney Stacher), David Finkelstein (Tara Curtin), and Jill Finkelstein. Proud grandfather of Emma Stacher and Macy Stacher Dear brother of Janice Hurwitz.

My husband, our father and grandfather was at his happiest when he was surrounded by his family.  He worked in the apparel industry for more than fifty years developing an impeccable taste and style that left those of us wearing blue jeans lacking.  His handyman capabilities were tested on a regular basis where he conquered the issues of living and raising a family in an older home.  Upon retirement he discovered the spice rack and launched into ‘new career’ as the chef of the house.  His explorations into the spiced shabbat chicken dinner were an incredible foray into the many types of paprika to draw out the hidden flavors of chicken and vegetables.  Family was everything.  If one ever needed advice, he would take the time, no matter what was going on, to remind us that failure is a part of learning and growing.

Services at Temple Emanuel Memorial Park (Lindwood Cemetery) on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herbert’s memory may be made to Hebrew SeniorLife, or Temple Emanuel Newton.

Grant, Rosamond, R.N. of Newton on October 28, 2021. Loving wife of 61 years to the late Harvey M. Grant. Devoted mother of Michael S. Grant and his wife Susan and the late Michele E. (Grant) Epstein. Dear grandmother of Shayna, Eli and Netanya Epstein, Rachel and Jacob Grant and great-grandmother of Noa. Dear sister of the late Malcolm and Sumner Flash. Sister-in-law of the late Charlotte and Ned Carpenter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. As a graduate of the Beth Israel School of Nursing she became an instructor and supervisor for many years. She was President of the Temple Emanuel Sisterhood and earned the Advocate Rose for her work at Hebrew College. Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 10:00 am. All attendees must be vaccinated and masked. A memorial observance will be announced at the service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to the Harvey and Rosamond Grant Education Fund, Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459.

Bryan Michael Gleason was born in March, 1950, in Boston, MA. He attended St. Columbkille High School, served in the United States Army, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Northeastern University, and a Master’s of Business Administration from Babson F.W. Olin College. He was married to his wife, Lisa Gleason, for more than 39 years.

Bryan took pride in his long and successful career in finance, holding the Chief Financial Officer position for a number of technology companies in the greater Boston area. Alongside his career, Bryan was equally devoted to being the center of his family and household, alike, and reveled in being a family man.

Bryan had a lifelong love of appreciating and playing music, most-recently devoting time to expanding his musical pursuits with a burgeoning recording and songwriting practice in his home studio, and issuing several albums of his own.

Bryan leaves behind his beloved wife, Lisa, as well his children, Michael, Amy, and Matthew.

The funeral will be private, due to COVID. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice, in Bryan’s memory.

NEWTON, Mass. -Retired educator Mary Ann (Crocker) Longman, 90, formerly of Sandy Point Farms, Portsmouth, RI, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Lasell House in Newton, MA. She passed away peacefully. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Cdr. Richard D. Longman (USN, retired).
Born in Studio City, CA on September 11, 1931, she was the daughter of Vernon and Sadie Crocker.
Mary Longman graduated from UCLA in 1953 and began a long career as an elementary school teacher. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Education and remained dedicated to the teaching profession until her retirement in 1986. Mary was active in the American Association of University Women, a group dedicated to advancing gender equity for women and girls through education, research and advocacy. She was a past president of the Rhode Island chapter of AAUW.
On September 19, 1954, she married naval officer Richard (“Dick”) Longman and began a life defined in part by both national and international travel. After marrying in Yokosuka, Japan, Mary and her husband lived for several years in Rome, Italy, where their two sons were born. After returning to the United States, the family settled in Newport, Rhode Island where their daughter was born.
In the 1970s, Mary and her husband built a home at Sandy Point Farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. They developed a close group of neighborhood friends with whom they often travelled after retirement. Destinations included the UK, France, Italy, Greece, Russia, the Caribbean and South America.
Mary is predeceased by her brother, Vernon Crocker, and her sister, Betty Moore. She also leaves two sons, Christopher J. Longman Esq. of Williston Park, NY, and Richard C. Longman Esq. of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Tracie L. Longman Esq. of Newton, MA; and three grandsons and two granddaughters. Extended members of the family include Thuy Lam of West Palm Beach, FL; Mary Lam-Rodrigues of Oxford, MS; and Virginia Lam Abrams of Brooklyn, NY. Mary was greatly loved by her family and friends, and will be remembered for her love of learning and travel, wonderful cooking, and joy for life.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Wilma (Stone) Uno, 92 years young of Bridgewater, passed away October 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Paul Uno. Devoted mother of Stephen J. and the late Stephanie T. (Uno) Couture. Dear Nana of Marni Dunton, husband Scott and Jess Burton. Dear Nonni of Paige Dunton. She was truly a huge Boston sports fan. Watched every game she could to root on her teams. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite animal rescue.

To view a recording of Joan’s service please click here.

Joan Platt (Saxe) Dolinsky, of Hingham, formerly of Lincoln and Swampscott, passed away after a brief illness, but peacefully, on October 25, 2021.  Joan was the daughter of the late Hyman and Sylvia (Allen) Saxe. She was raised in Brookline, and attended Brookline High School, Mt. Ida College and received her Bachelor’s degree from Bentley University.

Joan is survived by her loving husband Larry Dolinsky of Hingham, her 3 children Jeri Smoller (Mark) of Needham, Donna Platt of Southborough and Eric Platt (Pao) of Portsmouth, NH. Her pride and joy were her 4 grandchildren Billy Smoller (Rachel Books), Rachel Beth Smoller, Andrew and Jason Michalik, and 3 cherished great grandchildren (Gabe, Emma and Sophie Smoller). She also leaves her siblings Janet, Judy and John Saxe, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harvey Platt and her brother Joel Saxe.

Joan had many interests – among them was that she was an avid reader, sports fan, bridge player, and bicyclist, having ridden her bike with Larry around the world for the entire year 2000. There were other bike trips from coast to coast and the length of the Mississippi. She loved to travel with Larry to many different places around the world. Joan was an avid reader, theater fan and also enjoyed sailing.

Family meant everything to her, and she reveled in all of her family gatherings.

Due to the current COVID protocols the funeral service will be a private graveside service and will be live streamed, at 11AM Friday 10/29. Shiva will also be done via Zoom by private invitation.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Joan Dolinsky to support cancer research and patient care at:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
P.O. Box 849168
Boston, MA 02284
or via www.dana-farber.org/gift

Harry Terban of Randolph,Massachusetts died peacefully on Monday,October 25,2021. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Terban. Devoted father of Paul Terban, Sherri Laps( Sheldon) and Jeffrey Terban(Susan). Adored Grandfather of Matthew and Allie Laps, Kevin and Katie Terban. Loving brother of Ester Block, Rita Singer and Shirley MCLaughlin and the late Joseph Terban, Jack Terban, Bernard Terban, Frances Green and Eleanor Strauss.

Services will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to Temple B’Nai Tikvah 1301 Washington Street Canton, MA. 02021 or the charity of your choice.

Matthew Tackeff-Passed away on October 24,2021 at his home in Rye Beach, NH, surrounded by his loving family, after a year-long battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Boston in 1952, he was a graduate of The Rivers School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Throughout his life he loved sharing stories about his experiences in the food industry. Matt spent years working together with a management team in a wide range of enterprises which included Genoa Packing Company, Boston Management & Funding, and the Northeast Blueberry Farm, in Maine. He founded Fiscal & Monetary Services in Portsmouth, NH, a gold and silver bullion dealership. He was also an avid investor. Matthew was a passionate scholar of history, global economics,politics, and was a regular, high-scorer at family Jeopardy watching. He also loved playing Jewish geography and would regularly run into complete strangers who turned out to be distant relatives or related to old friends all over the world. Throughout his life, Matt would demonstrate a true gift for expressing himself with the written word and was an accomplished writer. A passionate cook, he could re-create any dish he tasted without a recipe in hand. He loved to travel, including regular trips to Palm Beach, Istanbul, New York City to visit Zabar’s and Montreal to visit Schwartz’s Delicatessen. He also relished fall foliage drives all across New England. He was a consummate consumer of facts, weighty tomes, and great cigars. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertram and Sterra Tackeff, and his sister, Jo Ann Toledano.He leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Elian Gun Tackeff, his daughter, Sam Tackeff, son, John Tackeff, and his beloved grand-dog, Bertram the Frenchie. He also leaves behind his brother, Roger Tackeff and wife Maryanne, of Brookline, MA, brothers in-laws, Allan Toledano and wife Roz Garber of Newton, MA, Derya Gun and wife Süzet of Istanbul, and many loving nephews and niece and their families, cousins, friends, as well as extended family all over the world. The funeral will be private due to covid; a celebration of life to be scheduled in the future. Gifts in his memory may be made to Temple Israel, Portsmouth NH, and The Jimmy Fund.

Robert Ricles passed away on October 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Phillips. Current partner of Mimi Levy. Father of Harrison Ricles. Stepfather of Diana, Alicia and Edward Phillips. A graveside service will be held at Temple Israel Cemetery in Wakefield, MA on Friday, October 29, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to The National Brain Tumor Society.

To view the service recording please click here.

Gordon, Stuart of Needham, MA formerly of Newton Ctr. MA, passed away October 23, 2021. Dear son of Celia (Elkins) Gordon, and the late William Gordon. Cherished grandson of the late Jacob and Anna Elkins. Stuart is survived by his loving sister Linda Aronson, his devoted niece Jaclyn Rubin, her husband Alex, son Benjamin whom Stuey adored and nephew Michael Aronson and his wife Allie. Stuart also leaves his brother Dr. Richard Gordon and his wife Patricia, and their children Miriam, Paul, Sarah, and Richard. Stuey, the man who gave love to all and was everyone’s favorite, a true inspiration, and the strongest man living. Stuey’s smile is infectious, his laugh brings out the best in people, and his non-stop dance moves light up a room. A man with a heart of gold, the most loving personality, and never gave up, always stayed positive. There truly is no other person like Stuey Gordon. The world was lucky to have such an incredible man. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stuart’s memory may be made to The Charles River Center, 59 East Militia Heights Drive, Needham, MA 02492.