Obituaries

Newton Isaac Greenberg, 82, born in Brooklyn, NY, longtime resident of Vestal and Binghamton, NY died in Belmont, MA, March 16, 2018. Newton was born February 26, 1936, the youngest of two children of David and Anna (Frank) Greenberg. Newton graduated from New York City Public Schools.  In 1957 he earned his Bachelors of  Science degree in physics from Brooklyn College.  He received his PhD in Physics from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1962.  Subsequently he served as a research associate at the Bartol Institute, Swarthmore, PA, and then taught at the State University of New York at Binghamton from 1963 to 2008.  While at SUNY Binghamton he attained the position of Professor, conducted theoretical research, mentored students, served as Physics Department Chairman, and participated in a program to enhance the physics program at a southern university.  In addition to his University responsibilities Newton enjoyed attending classical music concerts, live theater, movies, his children’s sporting events.  He was very active while living in Vestal, riding his bike to the University (a skill he taught himself at age 40), cross-country skiing, sailing, refereeing youth soccer and officiating Little League Baseball games. He also laid a native stone patio in his backyard solving the puzzle of making unmatched stones fit together.  Newton is survived by his wife, Marjorie Ann (Kutner) Greenberg, and his sons: David Greenberg, (Jennifer), and their children Max and Isadora, of Newton, MA; and Alex Greenberg, (Kristin), and their daughters Emily and Paige of Upper Arlington, OH. Newton calculated eleven pages of mortgage rates, prior to the internet, for David and Jennifer when they were buying a house. He is also survived by many loving relatives, coworkers, and kind aides and staff who cared for him at Belmont Manor Nursing Home.  Gifts in Newton’s memory may be made to Temple Concord 9 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY, 13905, Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, or to the Vestal Youth Soccer League, PO Box 1132, Vestal, NY 13851-1132 or The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous: 305 7th Ave Fl 19, New York, NY 10001

Max Bernstein, 99, of Los Angeles, died of heart complications on March 14, 2018. Born in Worcester and a resident there for much of his life, Mr. Bernstein was a co-owner, with his family, of a large number of apartment buildings in the central area of Worcester. Mr. Bernstein also spent time in Jupiter, FL and Nantucket, MA.  He was a veteran of WW II and served for three years in the South Pacific, and saw the flag raising at Iwo Jima.  He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Goodstein) Bernstein in 1990. Mr. Bernstein leaves three children: Robert Bernstein, Amy Bernstein and Carol Green, five grandchildren: Jennifer Goldstein, Dan Bernstein, Sarah Green, Andrew Goldstein and Alyssa Bernstein, and many nieces, nephews,  great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Graveside service on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11:00 am at B’nai Brith Cemetery, 55 Saint John’s Rd., Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Irving Yarock Post #32, Worcester Jewish War Veterans, 633 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.

Ezra James Federman passed away peacefully at Boston Children’s Hospital on March 6, 2018 in Boston, MA at the age of 15 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia.

Ezra is survived by his mother Christie Burke and stepfather Edmund Burke of Attleboro, MA, grandmother Edith Pemberton of Marshfield, MA, and uncle James Pemberton of Quincy, MA.

Ezra was born on July 25, 2002 in Brooklyn, NY. An outstanding student, he was preparing for application to several colleges for early admission. He had recently completed the Leader-in-Training program at North Woods Camp in Mirror Lake, NH, and intended to attend the Counselor-in-Training program later this year. Ezra was dedicated to the art of Krav Maga and studied at Krav Maga Yashir in Boston. Known in the online gaming community as “Shevron,” Ezra competed in several different games, attaining high world ranking in several and was considering a move to professional status. Ezra loved animals and asked that in lieu of flowers or cards, a donation to your local animal shelter be made in his name.

Gerard Abeles-of Watertown,on March 14, 2018.Service will be in New York.

Wolf, Helen A., of Natick, MA, on March 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Wolf. Devoted mother of Eileen Feldman and her husband Jim, and Marcia Gilbert and her husband Barry. Proud nana of Stephanie Feldman and her husband Joshua Allen-Dicker, Hope Feldman, and Joshua Gilbert. Loving sister of Audrey Hoffman, and the late Beatrice Rich, Mildred Sherr, Jerome Katz, and Rita Barroll. Helen will be remembered for the many knitted articles she made for those she loved. Services at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham, MA on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland MA, memorial observance will be at the home of Eileen and Jim Feldman until 9:00 pm, continuing Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 pm & 7:00-9:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701, or the Myasthenia Gravis Association of New England Inc., c/o Jim Buckner, 460 South River St., Marshfield, MA 02050.

Gozlan, Marc, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of Springfield, NJ, and Israel, on March 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Jennifer (Lanes) Gozlan. Dear son of Zarie (Ruimy) and the late Maurice Gozlan. Proud father of Abigail and Nathaniel Gozlan. Loving brother of Sandra Dagan, and the late Yossi and Ruti Gozlan. A former paratrooper and commander in the IDF. A commitment to Jewish survival served as Marc’s compass. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 2:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the Lanes residence until 8 pm. The remainder of Shiva will be split respectively amongst the family in both Florida, and Israel. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews,  30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60602.

Lechtenberg, Bertha, (Maple), of Newton, MA, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on March 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Morris Lechtenberg. Devoted mother of Edward Lechtenberg, Cheryll Getman, Richard Lechtenberg, and Helene “Jodi” Lechtenberg. Proud grandmother and great grandmother. Services were private.

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Share, Max, at age 91, of Newton, MA, on March 10, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Forman) Share, and beloved and loving sweetheart of Marcella “Cookie” Magerer. Devoted father of Juliette Share Scop and her husband Steven, and the late Richard B. Share. Loving stepfather of Michael Magerer. Dear grandfather of Sarah Scop, Jessica Scop, Scott Magerer and his fiancé Melissa Aries, and Rachel Magerer. Proud great-grandfather of Keegan Magerer. Loving brother of the late Samuel Share. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael Magerer until 8:00 pm, continuing Thursday, 12-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Max’s memory may be made to CJP, 126 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, or Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA 02459.

Perry Rosenthal, MD, 84, of Montreal, Canada, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Born in Montreal, Canada, Perry moved to Boston after graduating McGill Medical School to begin his residency program at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. Perry was passionate about his work and passionate about the care his patients received. He touched many lives and was motivated and inspired to do better by his patients who had previously been told that nothing more could be done for them. Perry was extremely proud and in love with his two grandchildren, Zelda Ann, of Wayland, MA, and Shimone Schaff of East Falmouth, MA. He is also survived by his son, Bill and his wife Jennifer, his daughter Beth Schaff and her husband, Ethan, and his Sister Jeannie Goldberg. Services were private. Memorial donations may be made in Perry’s name to The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, 1200 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 or online at www.legalclinic.org.

Cindi (Cynthia) Toby Meister, 75, died peacefully at home, on Friday, March 9. She was the beloved daughter of the late Babe Hass and Rose Hass and was born on October 2, 1942 in Framingham, MA. She is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Jerry (Jerome) Meister of West Hartford, and her son, Scott Meister of Holliston.

Cindi graduated from Framingham High School in 1960 then attended Boston University for two years. She became a preschool teacher until she met the love of her life in 1964. Together they made a wonderful life together raising two children and living both in the United States and stationed abroad in Germany with the army.

While living on the Neu-Ulm Army base in Germany, Cindi was an active member in the Women’s Officer’s Club, ultimately taking on the role of president. She chaired many successful events and spearheaded many committees on base whose aim was to make things better for the children living there. She started a gourmet club with the other officers’ wives and developed into a remarkable cook.

Upon returning to the states and settling in Holliston, MA, Cindi became a banker with Shawmut Bank in the Framingham area, which later became a 15 year banking career. Cindi was a former member of the Holliston Lions Club, a member of the sisterhood at Temple Beth Torah in Holliston, and an active participant in the Framingham Heart Study.

Once retired, Cindi devoted herself to her children and family. She helped take care of all three of her adoring grandchildren when they were infants and toddlers. She did not hesitate to take them anywhere she went, to the hairdresser, to the nail salon or even just to the grocery store. She continued to play an important role in their lives, attending many of their sporting events, recitals and day to day activities. She was tireless as the primary care giver for her husband and son for many years at home.

Throughout her life, Cindi shared her love of travel with her husband, children, grandchildren and parents. Her favorite spots included St. Thomas and many Caribbean cruise destinations. Cindi loved to vacation with her parents in Hollywood, Florida during the winter months. She was an avid collector of crystal and porcelain and was known for her impeccable taste in clothing and home décor.

Cindi also enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Annually, she hosted Thanksgiving dinners and a New Year’s Day open house.

She was a dedicated sports fan and was not to be disturbed during the games.

Cindi is survived by her daughter, Traci Blecher and son-in-law Adam Blecher, her grandchildren Zachary, Brandon and Caitlyn, her sisters Jane Levine and Sheila Ufland, and a number of other loving relatives and close friends.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Cindi during her last days. For those who have known Cindi in her fruitful journey with us, a graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery in Natick. Following services, memorial observance will be held at the Meister home until 4 pm and continuing 7-9 pm, Memorial observance will continue Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm with Minyan services at 7 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Torah, 2162 Washington St, Holliston, MA 01746.