Scott Lewis –Age 37, of Easton, on Sunday afternoon April 26, 2020 as a result of a tragic traffic accident. Beloved son of Burt and Doris(Saltmarsh)Lewis. Dear brother of Lisa Lewis. Loving uncle of Gianna Lewis. Services private. A celebration of Scott’s short life will take place when it is safe for all to gather. Remembrances in his memory may be made to M.S.P.C.A,350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.
Burton David “Bud”Rose, MD Founder Of Uptodate, Dies At 77 Died on April 24, 2020 from Alzheimer’s disease complicated by the COVID-19 virus; he was 77. He was a passionate educator, a brilliant kidney specialist, an author of medical textbooks with a gift for presenting complex topics with simplicity, and a humble entrepreneur who founded a resource tool, UpToDate, which transformed the practice of medicine around the world. Bud was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 19, 1942 to Sam and Edith Rose. He and his younger brother, Stephen, enjoyed playing sports together: stickball, sock ball, and any other ballgame they could think up. Bud went to Princeton, where he majored in History and thrived in its expansive academic environment. He returned to New York for medical school, attending NYU, where he and a group of medical students lobbied for, and got, a basketball court overlooking the East River. During his medical residency in 1970, Bud met Gloria Epstein on a blind date; she was a social work student at NYU. Bud would tell the story of their meeting for the next 40-plus years, always wanting to share that he fell in love with Gloria the moment he saw her at his apartment door. Indeed, their love endured for 50 years, during which time they raised three children, built a business together, traveled the world, and shared the New York Times crossword puzzle every week. After serving in the US Navy for two years as a nephrologist, Bud moved with Gloria to Wellesley, MA, where they raised their children and Bud, an ardent sports fan, adopted the Celtics and Red Sox as his hometown teams. Their lives were enriched by sharing novels, spending time outdoors — including horseback riding in Colorado, which was an unexpected love for an NYC native — friendships, and a wonderful community in Wellesley, especially Temple Beth Elohim. Bud’s tremendous career spanned positions at University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical School. He absolutely loved his work, the people with whom he collaborated, and the pursuit of improving medical care and access. Bud is survived by Gloria; his brother and sister-in-law Stephen Jay Rose and Christina Cerna of Washington, DC; his daughter Emily Rose of Minnetonka, MN and her daughters, Noa and Maya Mor, and their father, Allon Mor; his daughter and son-in-law Anne and Andy Moller of Brookline, MA and their children, Tobey and Skye; and his son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Lindsay Rose of Chattanooga, TN and their son, Ridge. Bud adored his family and taught them how to play gin rummy, ping-pong, and his favorite sport, tennis. Bud also leaves his companion and friend Robert Lubega, who helped him navigate the shoals of Alzheimer’s disease. The Memorial Service will be private, and there will be no shiva due to the coronavirus. A celebration of Bud’s life will be held when it is safe to gather. Remember Bud’s radiant smile, optimism, and kindness, and you will remember his essence.
James H. Kurland- Of Dedham, April 24, 2020. Dear and devoted partner of Linda Pilla. Loving father of Ben Kurland and Zack Kurland. Dear brother of Susan Holoff and uncle of Jonathan and Rachel Holoff. Funeral Services will be private. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date. Jimmy, as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was a widely respected and nationally recognized advertising executive for many years, designing campaigns for brands such as Disney, Sega, Coca Cola, the NFL, Keebler and J.C. Penny. Once a candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Jimmy found ways to serve his communities on Brookline’s Board of Selectmen, as an advisor to President Jimmy Carter’s and Governor Michael Dukakis’s presidential campaigns and as a board member for the Friends of Boston’s Homeless. He lived for entertaining family and friends with good meals and humor, traveling with Linda, and as a tireless coach and best friend to Zack and Ben. An amateur magician, Jimmy always ‘found’ his tee-shot playing golf and later in life he dreamt about making the “World’s Best Cookies”. While those who attended High Holiday services at Mishkan Tefila will never forget the clarion call of his Tekiah Gedolah, remembrances can be made in his honor to the Friends of Boston’s Homeless, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston or the Jimmy Fund.
Starr, Sherman H., of Weston, son of the late Doris and Max Starr, died peacefully on Wednesday April 22 in the comfort of his home. He was survived by his beloved wife Ellie Starr, his four loving children, Sandy Starr and his wife Raine Figueroa of Cambridge, Tony Starr and his wife Kathy Starr of Newton, Julie Starr-Duker and her husband Jay Duker of Newton, Dinny Starr and her husband Alan Gordon of Newton, his 14 grandchildren and spouses: Jake and Claire, Jason and Leslie, Bear and Becca, Bradley, Sierra, Sam and Colette, Tyler, Emma, Jacquie, Elly, Clayton, Ryder, Cameron and Piper and 5 great grandchildren: Grace, Leo, James, Jack and Lily; and Ellie’s children: Michael and Marci, Rachael and Ian, Eric and Annie, Susie and Dana, and their families.
Sherman was born in Boston, attended the Runkle School in Brookline and Brookline High School. He was a graduate of Harvard College, class of 1946, Harvard Business School and Boston University School of Business Administration. Along with being involved in many Harvard related activities, Sherman served as the permanent class treasurer for the class of 1946. Sherman’s college years were interrupted for 2 years by World War II where he served with distinction as a sergeant in France and Belgium. On his return from the war, Sherman completed his education, earning his MBA and CPA certificate. He joined the accounting firm Starr, Finer, Starr, LLP, founded by his father. There, Sherman served as the managing director for decades. Sherman was a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy.
Sherman had a long and distinguished history of community service and philanthropy. He served as President of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Member of the Board of Directors of CJP, Director of American Jewish Committee, Co-Chair of United Jewish Annual Appeal, as well as supporting numerous other local, national and international causes.
Sherman was a founding member of Temple Isaiah in Lexington and a longtime member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. He was a member of Belmont Country Club, playing golf, enjoying lobster nights with family and friends, and celebrating many happy occasions at the club.
Sherman was a devoted Boston sports fan, he especially enjoyed watching the Red Sox, Patriots and Harvard football and hockey games.
Sherman lived his life to the fullest and was a much sought-after advisor and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Combined Jewish Philanthropies or to Tufts University School of Medicine.
Marcia Freedman Apatow, recently of Dedham, Massachusetts and formerly of Del Ray Beach, Florida, passed away April 18, 2020. She was 90 years old. Marcia was married to her devoted husband, Robert Apatow, for 70 years. Together, Robert and Marcia raised 3 loving children, Douglas (of Los Angeles, CA), Steven (of Sarasota, FL) and Karen (of Dover, MA). Marcia was a beautiful person both inside and out. Her life’s purpose was her commitment to her family, and in later years, she turned her caring nature to others by becoming a social worker. She worked for the Jewish Federation of NY for many years serving mentally disabled adults, and for the Stamford, CT public school system serving children with both mental and physical disabilities. She will be missed by many for her calm and generous spirit, but especially by her husband and children, her sister, Blossom, and her grandchildren, Amanda, Lindsay, Ben, Emily, Isabel, Josh, Libby and Lex.
Donations in Marcia’s name can be made to research dedicated to battling COVID-19.
Edna S. (Zola) Albert, age 100, of Natick, on April 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Harry Albert. Devoted mother of Melvin Albert and his wife Joyce, of Natick, as well as Michael Albert and his partner Edward Perkins, Jr., of Ashland. Loving grandmother of Julia Albert. Dedicated sister of her late siblings Rose Zola, Esther Jacobs, and Leonard Zola. Cherished companion of the late Harris Griff. Dear friend of the late Harold Abramson.
Before she retired, Edna was a Technical Publications Editor for the US Army Natick Laboratories.
She was an active member of Temple Israel of Natick and the Natick Community Center and will be missed for her energy, warmth, spirit, and smile.
Contributions in Edna’s memory may be made to any Temple Israel of Natick fund (www.tiofnatick.org/donations/ or Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford Street, Natick MA 01760) or a charity of your choice.
Services and shiva will be private.
Harriette Doris Goldman of Brockton, MA, entered comfortably into rest. She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Allen, her daughter and son in law Debbie Lynne and Richard Young, her grandchildren, dara, Jessica, and Justin Young, and her great grandson, Logan Chase Lang. She is also survived by her sister in law, Elaine L. Matisoff, her nieces and nephews Ronni Arden Connelly, Jeffrey Michael Levine, Neil and Wendi Levine, and her great nephews and niece, Joshua, Matthew, and Maxine Levine. Services were private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Paul Cantor, of Framingham, Massachusetts, died Sunday evening, April 19, 2020 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale. He was 83. He was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, and attended Barringer High School, and Rutgers University. A man of many talents, he worked as a buyer and merchandise manager for large chain department stores, owned and operated a car rental agency in Boston, and managed numerous businesses before retiring. His employees adored him. In later life, he discovered his love of working with children, and for more than 12 years, was a reading/literacy pied piper and tutor to adoring second graders at the Hemingway School in Framingham. For children of all ages, he was self-appointed greeter at Shabbat morning services at Temple Israel in Natick. He would stop traffic for single malt whisky, Shakespeare, a majestic tree, Robert Frost, a Red Sox game, a call from a friend, or any kind of chocolate,
But of all of his loves, nothing surpassed his devoted adoration for Omi, his wife of 62 years, his three sons and their spouses – Marc and Emily Lazar (of Newtonville), Steve and Zhanna (of Newton), Larry and Deborah (of Sudbury); his six grandchildren and their spouses/partners – Dmitri and fiancee Dinah Ribarsky (of Watertown), Tali and Michael Feldman (of Jackson Heights, NY), Eva and fiance Ralf De Houwer (of Sausalito, CA), Josh and Ilayda Williamson (of West Roxbury), Max and Avanna (of Winterville, GA), and Nate Baker (of Newtonville); and his three great-grandchildren – Oren, Lev, and Mischa. The love was mutual; to most, he will always remain their “PapaPaul.” He mourned the loss of his only brother Mert, but was comforted with the love of his sisters-in-law Roberta Diamond (of Towaco, NJ) and Judith Lieb (of New Jersey), and his nephews and nieces and surrogate children, Jo, Michael, Karen, Howard and Matt. He was a devoted nephew and son, caring for his mother Janet into her 90s and maintaining a connection to all the extended families. No man loved family more.
Given the limitations imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, the funeral service will be private, and the family will establish virtual shiva times and a virtual memorial service.
Donations in his memory can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice, but Paul would have supported the Jewish Community Relations Council to benefit their literacy tutoring program, the Lewy Body with Dementia Association, Temple Israel of Natick, or Hebrew Senior Life.
Of Newton, April 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Albert M. Newell. Former widow of the late Albert Feldman. Loving mother of Debra Feldman of Salem, David Feldman of GA and the late Patrice Scheffler. Sister of the late Shirley Gordon, Ruth Greenberg, Helen Greenberg and Evelyn Schlesinger. Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park will be private. A Memorial Service is planned for a later date.
Of Boston, April 19, 2020. Beloved son of the late Jacob and Louise (Ikowitz) Gordon. Beloved brother of Natalie and her husband Leonard Feinberg and Barbara Gordon Fineberg and her husband Barry Fineberg. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Service is private with a Memorial Service to be held at a later date.