Obituaries

Irene Renee Sallen of Brookline, passed away peacefully in her home, her beloved husband of 70 years, Michael, by her side, on July 26, 2018. Cherished mother of Judith, Bruce, Amy, and also of Roy who predeceased her. Loving Mother-in-law of Desiree and Judy. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Harry and George and his wife Ceira. She is survived by her brother Irwin Freedman and her sister Leona Glaser. Predeceased by her siblings Muriel Margolis and Louis Freedman. She will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews, as well as by the hundreds of students she taught as a visual arts teacher in the Boston Public Schools.

Renee always knew she wanted to be an artist and did her first drawings in the sand on Revere Beach near Beachmont where she was raised. She won a set of water colors in a high school art contest and treasured them for years. Renee graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 1948 with high honors. She went on to study painting and sculpture at The School at the Museum of Fine Arts, the DeCordova Museum, and Boston University. Her teachers thought so highly of her talent that her work was often chosen for student shows. Renee travelled all over the world with her husband to see the art she loved so much. She’ll be remembered for her strong spirit, her beautiful paintings, and her cheesecake and pecan pie.

Services will be graveside on Sunday July 29, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA.

Memorial observances for family and friends will take place at 161 Thorndike Street, Brookline from 2:30 – 5:00 pm on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Amy Valor Meselson, of New York, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018.

Beloved daughter of Matthew Meselson and Sarah Page Meselson. Dear step-daughter of Jeanne Guillemin Meselson, William Emerson III and Arthur Podaras.

Loving sister of Zoë Forbes and her husband Brian Forbes, Rob, Jen (Lundgren) and John Guillemin, Paola, Isabel, and William Emerson IV.

Proud aunt of Jacob, Samuel and Jesse Forbes, and Claire and Julia Guillemin.Amy leaves many more relatives, close friends and colleagues who loved and admired her including Nina, James, Mikaela, Joe, Dara, Howie and too many more to name here.

Amy grew up in Cambridge, MA and attended Buckingham, Brown & Nichols and the Putney School. She held an undergraduate degree from Brown University, a Masters in Philosophy from Harvard University, and a Juris Doctor from Yale University.

Most of Amy’s legal career was spent at the Legal Aid Society of New York defending immigrants’ rights. She devoted her life to fighting injustice and providing support to society’s most vulnerable.

The Liman Foundation paid the following tribute to Amy in a message to her family:

Amy was a pioneer in representing immigrant youth. Her success was remarkable…Amy’s profound and thoughtful engagement in these issues…makes her loss all the more sad, for she gave so generously and creatively to make a place for others in our world.

Cry sorrow, sorrow – yet let good prevail!

Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, MA 3pm, Sunday, July 29.

Memorial Observance for family and friends will be at the home of Zoe and Brian Forbes, 55 Myrtle Street, West Newton, MA (directly behind Temple Shalom), immediately following the service and on Monday from 5 to 8:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Amy’s memory may be made to the Legal Aid Society of New York legalaidnyc.org, the Immigrant Justice Corps justicecorps.org or the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary woodstocksanctuary.org.

Nancy Shyavitz Holczer, 68, of Newton left this world surrounded by her loving family on July 25, after a courageous bout with cancer.  She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Geoffrey Holczer, her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Meredith Holczer, her daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Eric Smookler, her grandchildren – Emily Holczer, Dean Smookler and Zack Smookler, her sister Linda Shyavitz and her nephew Jonah Abrams.Nancy’s professional legacy as a social worker spanned four decades dedicated to helping children and families overcome challenges.  She spent over 30 years as director of Newton’s One-to-One program, a mentoring program in the Newton Schools where she paired elementary school students with high school students to forge lifelong friendships.In lieu of flowers if Nancy touched your life, please consider a donation to the Nancy Shyavitz Holczer Memorial Scholarship Fund established in her memory for deserving students who would not otherwise have the financial means to attend college (please make checks to the City of Newton and send them to The Nancy Shyavitz Holczer Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460. Please be sure to note The Nancy Shyavitz Holczer Memorial Scholarship Fund in the memo section of the check). Additionally, consider making a donation of blood or platelets to Dana Farber (please see http://Nancy.Holczer.com). Funeral arrangements will be private. Details about an event to celebrate Nancy’s life will follow.

Fredric G. Golinko, of Newton, passed away on July 25 at the age of 73, surrounded by those who loved him, after a courageous battle with meningioma. He was the adoring husband of Eileen Martin, cherished son of the late Joseph and Minna Golinko, devoted father of Theo (Beth Hibbard), Ivan (Michele O’Marah) and Emily, proud grandfather of Ellis, favorite brother of Phyllis (Jim McDonald) and Margo, fond uncle to Sarah Egan (Patrick) and Noah, and their children.

Fred grew up in West Orange, NJ. In high school, he was an Eagle Scout and All-American running back, lettering in tennis, track and football.  He attended Harvard College and Pratt Institute. He was a connoisseur of all things– a true renaissance man. Fred approached life with positivity and gusto. A critical thinker, he was never afraid to speak his mind and stand up for others. He was a brilliant graphic designer, winning multiple awards including a Gold Clio. Enthusiastic and passionate about everything he did, he was an optimistic golfer, a wine connoisseur (member of Chevaliers du Tastevin and WFSB), and an inventor. He loved gardening, music, dancing, cooking/grilling, and never missed watching the Patriots play. He was “fabulous”, funny, quirky, loving and gentle. He will be greatly missed by the family he loved deeply, his friends and colleagues. As Fred was fond of saying, “Be Well”.

A memorial service celebrating Fred’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 31 at 1:00 pm at the Andover Newton Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton. Shiva will be observed following the service at the family home until 7:00 pm. Donations in Fred’s memory may be made to honor his medical team and support their ongoing research: Dr. Jong Woo Lee and Dr. Ian Dunn, c/o Brigham & Women’s Hospital Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116 or Dr. Priscilla Kaliopi Brastianos, c/o Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Ste. 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101.

Sandra R. (Martel) Feigenson, of Newton, unexpectedly on July 24, 2018. Beloved wife of Arbey Feigenson with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Cherished mother of Jane Feigenson and Eric Feigenson and his partner Buddy Benoit. Loving sister of Laura Martel. Devoted daughter of the late Goldie and Morris Martel. Graveside service at the Lawrence Avenue Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at her residence on Friday following the service until 4 pm and Saturday from 12 noon-3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandra’s memory may be made to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459

Pearl Lin (Keller) Harris, of Newton, on July 21, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Melvin L. Harris. Devoted mother of Jessica Weiss and her husband Kenneth and Evan Harris and his wife Renee. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Mikaela, Mitchell, and Benjamin. Graveside services at Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 11:00 am to be followed by lunch at the home of Jessica and Kenneth Weiss, 14 Arnold St., Needham, MA. Memorial observance will continue on Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 pm with minyan service at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pearl Lin’s memory may be made to Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA 02492.

William (Bill) Kaufman, of Framingham, formerly of Newton and Boynton Beach, FL, on July 21, 2018. Loving husband of Lois (Rothfarb) Kaufman. Devoted father of Dr. Neal M. Kaufman and his wife Robin, Aimee Kaplan and her husband Eric, and Nancy Frieze and her husband Andrew. Cherished grandfather of Harrison Kaufman, Jillian Kaufman, Mallory Roach, Jennie Kaplan, Matthew Kaplan, Laura Kaplan Hennessey, Elizabeth Prasse, and Katie Herbst. Dear brother of the late Nathan Kaufman, Maxwell Kaufman, Roslyn Paul, Lynette Brown, and Freda Goldman. Services at the Pride of Boston Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, Monday, July 23, 2018 at 12 noon. Following the service, a memorial observance will be held at the home of Aimee and Eric Kaplan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing.

Glazer, Alan Robert, of Quincy, MA, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away on July 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Nancie Pliskin Glazer. Dear son of the late Ruben and Eve (Winer) Glazer. Loving brother of Janet L. Spiller and her husband David. Loving uncle of Jonathan and Rebecca Spiller, Craig Pliskin and his wife Courtnee, Stacy Pliskin, Steven Pliskin, and Melissa Pliskin. Great uncle of Carson Pliskin. Dear brother-in-law of David Pliskin and his wife Laura Pliskin, and Jon and Nancy Pliskin. Son- in-law of Frances R. Pliskin and the late Irving R. Pliskin. Dear nephew of Harry Glazer. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at the Glazer residence until 8:00 pm, and will continue Monday and Tuesday until 8:00 pm each day. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to USC Shoah Foundation, 1150 S. Olive St., Suite 2400, Los Angeles, CA 90015, or Jewish National Fund, 78 Randall Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Robert “Bob” Lurie, age 86, passed away at his home in Brookline on July 16, 2018.  Bob was born in Boston on the 4^th of July, 1932, the youngest of three brothers, Harold and Melvin.  His parents, Samuel and Sadye, raised their family in the Geneva Avenue neighborhood of Dorchester, MA.  Bob graduated English High School, and then enrolled at Boston University as a commuter student.  He graduated BU with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1953. Bob served in the US Army between 1953 and 1955, and was stationed in West Germany. 

Upon returning home, he married Syrul Frank, whom he had first met when they were both in their early teens.  Syrul and Bob were married for 62 years until his passing. Bob and Syrul had three children, Andrew Warren Lurie, who predeceased Bob in 1980, Howard Alan Lurie and his wife, Teresa Betit, and Ellen Lurie Hoffman and her husband Matthew. Bob was enormously proud of his four grandchildren, with whom he talked almost every day: Aliza Miranda Lurie, Gemma Louisa Lurie, Celia Lena Hoffman, and Isabel Rose Hoffman.

Bob had a long and distinguished career as an innovator in the women’s apparel business. Initially a salesman for Designer’s Originals, he went on to become the CEO and co-founder of Susan Bristol, a popular line of women’s career wear during the 1980s and 1990s.

Bob was instrumental in creating the 21^st Century Fund at Brookline High School, a pioneering effort to create local philanthropy in support of public education.  He was also active in the Celebrity Series and Artists for Humanity. He was a lifelong member of Temple Israel.

A lifelong swimmer, Bob enjoyed summers on Cape Cod his entire life.

Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway) on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park,  memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00 pm, and on Thursday 2- 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Andrew Warren Lurie Scholarship Fund, c/o Brookline High School, 115 Greenough Ave., Brookline, MA 02445. 

of Newton, on July 15, 2018. Beloved wife of Ralph Melen. Devoted mother of Debra Fields and her husband Elwyn, Nathan Melen and his wife Shana. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Hannah Fields, and Daisy Melen. Dear sister of Fred Butt. Ina was very much a career woman. Before her marriage to Ralph, she was a stewardess with the former Northeast Airlines. With marriage forcing retirement from that position, she married Ralph, mothered two children and continued in the business field working for Polaroid in marketing, following which she became a promotional advocate for Estee Lauder. After guiding her children through college and with her continued interest in flying, Ina joined American Airlines as a flight attendant for 23 years, retiring in 2013. Ina loved fashion and relations with people, so those work connections certainly accommodated that passion. Family, friends and passion tell Ina’s life in its simplest sense. Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 10 am. Interment at Congregation Shirat Hayam Cemetery of the North Shore, Temple Beth El Section, 506 Lowell St., Peabody, MA. Memorial observance will be at the home of Debra and Elwyn Fields, Wednesday 3-8 pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, or Airline Ambassadors International, www.airlineamb.org.