Obituaries

passed away on January 3, 2018, at age 66 after a 9-month struggle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Toronto, Canada, he received his B.S. in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto, and then moved to the Boston area to do graduate work. In 1980, he earned his Ph.D. at MIT, and continued as a research scientist at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory for 11 years. While at MIT, he also met his wife, Dr. Candy Sidner. They pursued joint research projects together for 20 years. At the time of his death, he taught Computer Science and Game Development, as a tenured professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. Previously a Distinguished Research Scientist, he co-founded Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, in Cambridge, MA where he did research for 16 years. Chuck was also a fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, and a Senior Lifetime Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He and his wife spent their sabbatical in Paris where he was a visiting professor at the University of Paris-Sud. He participated as an active member of the Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Havurah, in Newton, MA. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, his daughters, Rebecca and Sharyl, his sister, Susan, and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Monday, January 8, 2018, at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck’s name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA, 02284-9168. The family will welcome friends for visits at their residence on January 5, 6, 7 and 10 from 2-5 pm. Shiva minyanim will be held on January 8, 9 and 11 at 7 pm.

Norton G. Zieff, 89, of Winchester, MA and Ogunquit, ME, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2018.Norton was born on December 25, 1928 in Worcester, MA, the son of the late David and Ida (Dashoff) Zieff. He was proceeded in death by his first wife, Miriam (Goldman) Zieff who passed away in 1995.Norton is survived by his loving wife Freyda (Winick) Zieff of 17 years. Besides his wife, Norton is survived by his children Mark and his wife Marci of Sudbury, MA, Susan Zieff of San Francisco, CA, Gary and his wife Cameron of Hanoi, Vietnam, Jennifer and her husband Michael Karras and Andrew and his wife Ruth Winick, both of Lake Forest, IL. Norton was also a proud grandfather of Drew and Sara Zieff, Noah, Reese and Blythe Karras and William and Mark Winick. Norton was for many years a manufacturer’s representative in the men’s clothing industry. He was also very passionate about his music. Classically trained in the saxophone and clarinet at the New England Conservatory, Norton performed for many years with his band “Cool Jazz”. During his time in the U.S. Army during the Korean war, Norton led a band that performed throughout occupied Europe. He was also an avid traveler and had many adventures in China, Vietnam, Israel, Italy and Africa. Norton was a founding and active member of Temple Emunah of Lexington, MA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on January 8, 2018 at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA followed by burial at Lindwood Memorial Park in Randolph, MA.A memorial observance will be held at his residence from 4-7pm Monday only.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Norton’s name to the United Services Organization (USO): USO Department WS, PO Box 96860 Washington, DC 20090-6860.

Joseph Goldberg-age 96,of Lantana, Florida, formerly of Newton, MA, on January 2, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Pearl “Honey” Goldberg. Loving companion of Minnette Lewis. Devoted father of Jerry Goldberg and his wife Phyliss. Dear grandfather of Jason Goldberg and his wife Dawn, and Gina Jenkins. Also survived by  5 great-grandchildren. Graveside service at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South Street, Waltham, MA, on Sunday, January  7, 2018 at 12:00 noon.

Age 58, of Acton, on January 2, 2018. Beloved husband of Laurie (Resnick) Speicher. Devoted father of Rebecca Speicher and Daniel Speicher. Cherished son of Edward and Regina (Charney) Speicher. Loving brother of Jonathan Speicher (Jodi), Miriam Carson (Michael), and Judy Weiss (Jerry). Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, Friday, January 5, 2018 at 12:30 pm. Interment at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance at the Speicher residence on Saturday 6:30-9 pm, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, and Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to Temple Emunah.

Jamie Zabludowski- Age 27, of  Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Key Biscayne, FL. Beloved daughter of Daniel and Debra (Fialkow) Zabludowski. Dear sister of  Jason Zabludowski and his wife Melanie. Dear granddaughter of Jay Fialkow and the late Jane, the late Louis and Edith Zabludowski. Loving niece of  Michael Zabludowski and his wife Jodi, David Fialkow and his wife Nina, Linda Sternberg and her the late  husband  Richard. Also survived by loving cousins. Services are Private for family only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Rosie’s Place, Attn: Donations, 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118.

Of Holbrook, on December 31, 2017. Beloved husband of Bernice (Miller) Seronick. Loving brother of Muriel Ellman (Norton) and the late Ben Seronick. Dear uncle of Sheila Izen, Felice Trabelsi, Paula, Matthew, and Larry Ellman, Phyllis Ben Abram, Alvin Seronick. Graveside service at Koretz Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Norton and Muriel Ellman. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA  02472 or to The ARC of MA, 217 South St., Waltham, MA  02453.

Adele (Gilden) Katzman-Of Newton, on December 31, 2017.Devoted daughter of the late Samuel and Celia (Schwartz) Gilden. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Katzman. Devoted mother of Harold,Mitchell and his wife Sheryl, and Phillip and his wife Joanne. Dear grandmother of Ben, Aaron, Arianna, Leo, and Seth.Dear sister of the late Charles and Norman Gilden and Hinda Flaks. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St.,on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 10:00 am.Following the interment, memorial observance will be held at her residence until 3:00pm and then continuing Saturday evening 7-9pm,and Sunday-thru Wednesday 1-4, 7-9pm Remembrances in her memory may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St. Newton,MA 02459 or Hadassah-New England,200 Reservoir St.,Suite 10,Needham,MA 02494.

Of Framingham, on December 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Michael Leipner. Service at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

Madeline Pine Lanza-of Quincy, on December 29, 2017. Graveside service at the Brezna Cemetery, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury, Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Judith (Yarchin) Lourie-of Waltham, on December 29, 2017. Beloved wife of Paul Lourie and his children and grandchildren. Devoted mother of Greg Stoller and his wife Arlene. Loving grandmother of Bradley, Eric, and Emily Stoller. Services at  Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 2:00 pm.Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Gregory and Arlene Stoller until 7:30 pm Tuesday only. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, 677 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02494.