Obituaries

Bernard “Bernie” Siegal, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 6, 2019, at age 96.He was the last in his generation to pass, being predeceased by his brothers and sister, beloved wife E. Louise, of over 60 years, and two of his sons, Michael and Robert. Bernie was a self-made man with a shrewd sense for business. He was smart, savvy and successful despite only being educated through middle school.

He had a strong work ethic from the time he was a boy, working in the family grocery business. By 21 he had opened his first liquor store on the corner of Comm & Harvard Ave. in Boston, eventually renaming it “Macy’s” to line up with his brothers already thriving business. He took joy in all facets of the business, no job was too big, no job too small. He took pride in sweeping the front of the store himself, instilling these values in his sons and grandsons alike. He happily retired at 60 to spend time with his wife, Louise.
Stoic and proud, he did not always show his feelings and emotions, but he loved his family deeply in his own way and was loved in return. Bernie leaves behind a son, Marty, with whom he looked forward to spending time, visiting and breaking bread with him multiple times a week. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Sean and his wife Erika, Lewis and his wife Joanna, Melissa, Denise and Ashely. Great-grandpa to Jacob, Abigail, Cecelia & Jillian, Emma, Sam, and Madeleine, Max Robert, Vincent, Mason, and Robert.
The family would like to thank Evelyn for her loving care of Bernie.
Services will be held at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to www.onemission.org in Bernie’s name would be appreciated.

Wilson Menashi of Lexington, MA died on December 7, 2019.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, scientist/inventor, friend and octopus whisperer.  He is survived by his wife Deborah, children Solomon and Dara, grandchildren Jake and Sophie and daughter-in-law Nancy Bernard.  Wilson was born in Resht Iran in 1934.  He immigrated to England in 1950 and came to the United States in 1957 to attend graduate school at Columbia University in Chemical Engineering.  He married Deborah in 1961 and had three children (Daniel 1966-1967).  He led many different lives in his 85 years including founding Ceres Corporation and becoming the world’s largest producer of cubic zirconia.  For the last twenty-five he has been a volunteer at the New England Aquarium where he became known as the Octopus Whisper and has been featured in books and interviews all over the world.  He touched many people with his kindness, unique perspective and ability to communicate with animals and people.  He will be sorely missed by those who love him.  Services will be held at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 1 pm. Immediately following we will adjourn to the Westview Cemetery, 201 Bedford St., Lexington, MA for the burial.  Shiva will be held Tuesday following burial until 8 pm and Wednesday, December 11^th from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donation in his memory may be made to the Daniel Menashi Endowed Scholarship in care of: Daniel Menashi Scholarship, Brandies University, 415 South St. MS 126, Waltham MA 02454.

Walter L. Glazer, age 94, Sunday Dec. 1, 2019. Son of the late Harry Glazer and Jennie (Schweitzer) Glazer. He left behind his wife of 60 years, Doreen (Grace), his children; Evelyn Marcelja and her late husband Robert, Howard Glazer and his wife Stefanie. His cherished grandchildren, Eli and Jacob Glazer. Brother of the late George Glazer and Helen Rote. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive him. Walter was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps.

Special thanks to his life saving doctors, Schnipper, Pennachio and Corrigan. He was their miracle man as was he ours. Private services were held Thursday, Dec. 5 at Shepetovka Cemetery in West Roxbury.

Marvin R. Bernstein-of Framingham, MA, on December 5, 2019.Beloved husband of the late Barbara Lee (Hatch) Bernstein. Devoted father of Deena Aborjaily and her husband Eric, Mitchel Bernstein and his wife Stacy. Dear grandfather of Simon, Spencer and Justin Bernstein, Amira and Brandon Aborjaily. Dear brother of Helen Weiner. Service at Temple Shalom,175 Temple St., West Newton, on Sunday, December 8,2019 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Old Beit Olam Cemetery,60 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland, memorial observance will be at the residence of Mitchel and Stacy Bernstein until 8:00pm Sunday and will continue at the residence of Deena and Eric Aborjaily on Monday 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, PO box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777, www.michaeljfox.org.

Burstein, Lawrence “Larry” of Newton, MA, and Barton, VT, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 at the VA Bedford Hospital. Beloved husband of Adria (Cimo) Burstein. Loving father of Rebecca Burstein and her husband William Martin. Proud grandfather of Antonia “Toni” Burstein. Graveside service at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452

Edwin M. Bikofsky, 94, of West Newton, MA, on December 3, 2019. Beloved husband and best friend of Carol S. (Garelick) Bikofsky. Loving father to David R. Bikofsky and wife Karen, Lauren B. Binder and husband John, Lynn A. Bikofsky and partner David Evans. Dear grandfather to Rebecca and Benjamin Binder, George and Lily Kaplan, Sarah Bikofsky Groper and Sophie Bikofsky. Brother to the late Helen Warner. Ed’s most important loves were his wife Carol and his family, followed by his passion for tennis, which he played until age 91 and a half. Ed was a decorated World War II veteran during which he flew 31 missions in the Army Air Corps and went on to graduate from Tufts College. Ed retired in 1992 as Vice President of Purchasing at Merchants Tire Company where he worked for 42 years. Service at 11 am on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA. Interment to follow at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA. Memorial observance at his late residence on Thursday from 3:30pm – 8:00pm, Friday, from 1:00 – 4:00pm and Saturday from 5:00 – 8:00pm. Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399, S. Roxbury Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90035.

Ariella Parsons of Brookline, MA

It is with great sadness that the family of Ariella Parsons announces her passing on Friday November 29, 2019.  Born May 26, 1988, to Natan and Amy Parsons, Ariella’s life brought her from Boston, to Tel Aviv, to Del Ray Beach, and back to Boston. She is survived by her mother Amy, sister Michelle, Brother-in-Law Alex and nephew Noah.

Funeral service at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA, memorial observance will be at the home of Amy Parsons, 1761 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA until 8 pm, Thursday 4-8 pm, and Friday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ariella’s memory may be made to Jewish National Fund, 78 Randall Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

David A. Winer, age 74, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long illness, with his beloved wife Kathryn at his bedside.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Sarah Winer, his sister, Judith Freid and nephew, Jacob Stiles.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, nephews Gary Kesell, Mark Freid, Erik Freid, Alex Stiles, Aaron Moody, Andrew Moody, Brandon Stiles, Dane Stiles, Luke Stiles, Steven Stiles, and nieces, Becca Anton, Rachel Hampton, Heather Adelson, Taylor Stiles and Liz Bentley. He was a loving great-uncle of 9. David also leaves many wonderful friends and family living in the Great State of Oklahoma.

David worked for many years in the family business, State Parlor Frame in Boston. He was co-owner of American Pest Control Services and co-founder of American Broadcloth.

He was a member of the Comanche Man Dance, the American Indianist Society, the American Indianist Society Hethuska, the Boy Scouts of America, the Woburn Sportsman Club, Garden City Masonic Lodge, and the Allepo Temple. He attended the Adams Street Shul.

Graveside service at the Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery, 670 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or a charity of your choice.

Yanoff- Lillian (Schachter), 92, of Stoughton, MA, on November 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Yanoff. Dear mother of Alan Yanoff, Howard Yanoff, and Scott and Lori Yanoff. Proud grandmother of Shayna Yanoff and Sage Yanoff. Loving sister of Louis Schachter, Sidney Schachter and Anne Lutsky.

Graveside service at 1:45 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Donations in her memory may be made to Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doyleston, PA 18901.

Cynthia (Garber) Bernstein, 87, of Canton, November 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Harry S. Bernstein. Dear mother of Benis Bernstein and Hugh Fenimore, Robert (Anne) Bernstein and Joel (Suzanne) Bernstein. Proud grandmother of Frances Fenimore, Edward, Jeffrey, Samuel and Sarah Bernstein. Loving sister of Lawrence Mack.

Services at 11:00 am on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. Burial to follow at Hand in Hand Cemetery, West Roxbury. Following interment, shiva will be at the home of Robert Bernstein on Sunday and Monday 2:00-7:00 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Canton Veteran Services, 660 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021.