Obituaries

Rose R. Mauriello, age 60, of Woburn, formally of Lexington,  died unexpectedly at her home on April 3, 2017. Rose was born February 24, 1957 in Boston. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Pearl Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband, Gino Mauriello, their two daughters Laura and Alyssa Mauriello, her devoted sister Linda (Brian) Stone, her brother and sister in law Nino and Rosemarie Mauriello, her brother in law Tony Mauriello, her brother and sister in law Gerry and Evelyn Mauriello and a bevy of cousins, nephews and nieces whom she dearly loved and all of whom cherished her. She was predeceased by her sister in law, Marion Mauriello. Rose was a 1978 graduate of UMass and she earned her MBA at Babson College. She worked successfully for over 20 years in marketing and sales in the computer service and software industry. Subsequently she founded RRM Staffing Solutions, Inc., providing counseling and placements in the staffing industry. Rose was the glue of her extended family, keeping in touch, arranging events, and always there to help in times of need, not only for her family but for her wide circle of friends. Rose was an avid tennis player, the ultimate dog lover, but most of all the supporter and safety net for her daughters, whose success and happiness, were her reason for being. Rose will be sorely missed by all those whom she touched.  Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on the campus of Hebrew College and Andover-Newton Theological School. Donations in Rose’s memory can be made to NAMI, 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203.

Of Newton, on April 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Kurland. Devoted mother of Susan Holoff and James Kurland. Dear grandmother of Zack and Ben Kurland, and Jonathan and Rachel Holoff. Loving sister of Harvey Robinson and Myrna Bagley. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel / Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of James Kurland and Linda Pilla, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until 3 pm, Saturday evening and Sunday. Remembrances may be made to Youth activities at Boston Symphony Orchestra, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA  02115 or The Manuel and Anita Kurland B’nai Mitzvot Library Fund, C/O Congregation Kehillath Israel/Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA  02446.

Byer- Etta (Siegel), of Brighton, on April 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Myer (Mike) Byer.  Dear daughter of the late Louis and Gussie (Mandelowitz) Siegel. Loving sister of the late: Samuel (Zeke), wife Ida, Harry, wife Ida and Jacob, wife Margaret Siegel. Loving aunt of Mark Siegel, wife Ann, Peter Siegel, wife Judi, Steven Siegel, Jane Siegel and Fred Siegel, wife Cyndie Cota. Loving great aunt of Amy Cohen, husband Gary, Jonathan Solin, Benjamin Siegel, wife Samantha, Rachel Siegel, Tara Dyer, husband Jonathan, Erika Cohn, Jed Cohn, wife April, and Emily Siegel. Loving great great aunt of Daniel, Cayla & Bennett Cohen and Reagan Dyer. Etta remained close to her late husband’s family, his late brothers Sam, wife Bebe and Mac, wife Anne Byer and late sister Minna, husband Al Van. Loving aunt of Sylvia Engell, husband Marshall, Natalie Schwartz, husband Melvin, Paul Byer, wife Beth, the late Susan Byer, Alan Byer, Roberta, Sandy and Barbara Van. Loving great aunt of Dianne Engell, husband Richard Popper, Robert Engell, wife Karen, Evan Schwartz, wife Denise, Emily and Alyssa Byer, Craig Byer, Samantha Gadsden, husband Adam. Loving great great aunt of Nathan Popper, Rebecca Kasper, husband Scott, Sarah Engell, David Engell, Isaac Schwartz, Jack Gadsden and Callie Gadsden. Etta was known by all for her unending devotion to family and friends, her thoughtfulness and generosity, and her strong spirit. All who knew her loved her and cherished the gift of her long life. Funeral services will be held at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA, on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Following interment family and friends are invited to the home of Steven Siegel. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135.

Of Boston and Falmouth, on March 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Joan H. (Berman) Cutler. Devoted father of Robert Cutler (Pam), Joel Cutler (Randi), and Ellen Calmas (Richard). Dear grandfather of Jeffrey (Katherine), David, Rachael, Sarah, Alexander, Benjamin, Mallory and Samantha, and great-grandfather of Madison Cutler. Brother of the late Evelyn Bluhm. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 12:45 pm  (parking available on the Riverway, and validated parking available at 375 Longwood Ave. parking garage). Interment at The Kaminker  Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Greater Boston Food Bank,70 S. Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118,  or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02115.

of Peabody, formerly of Foxboro, on March 29, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Lois (Heller) Goff. Devoted father of Steven A. Goff of Nashua, NH and the late Michael T. Goff. Loving grandfather of Jessica Rose Goff. Dear brother-in-law of George Heller (Joan) and Marty Heller (Amy). Brother of the late Sylvia Sandler, Pauline Karlin, and Mabel Hyman. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following interment in the Lord Rothschild Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the home of Marty and Amy Heller until 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Seymour’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

“It is over, God has taken my father to be with my mother and Michael. I will miss talking to him every night, miss his wisdom, and his humor. He left on his own terms and I have to know that though I am sad he is out of pain. I have to hope that where he has gone is a better place and he will be greeted by his family and be young and vital again.”

Of Roslindale, formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island, died peacefully at age 93 at Hebrew Senior Life,  Roslindale, MA,  after a long period of failing health.  Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Annette was the youngest of eight children born to Rubin and Rose Bazarsky, immigrants from Kiev, Ukraine.

She was predeceased by Bertha Kasper, Mary Meadow, Morris Bazarsky, Max Bazarsky, Etta Nysko, Jeanne Kotler, and Sam Bazarsky.

Annette was passionately devoted to her two sons and enjoyed spending time with family and close friends.  Although she was the youngest of eight, she became the matriarch  to 15 nieces and nephews, their spouses and two generations of children. She most enjoyed spending time in the loving embrace of her family and close friends.

Annette was passionately devoted to her two sons, Stephen and Barry.  She leaves her beloved son, Barry Joel Preblud, who has been the light and focus of her life.  Her older son, Dr Stephen R. Preblud, a physician and epidemiologist at the CDC, predeceased her in 1989. Dr Preblud was a leader in the field of childhood disease prevention.

In addition to her son Barry, she  leaves behind nieces and nephews – Jamie & Harold Kotler, Stephen & Sandra Kotler Levine, Reggie Nysko, Sheila Nysko, David & Carol Bazarsky, Marshall & Connie Bazarsky, Brenton Bazarsky, Stuart Bazarsky Judy Lavine,  Stephen Green and the late Seyna Green, Walter & Pam Bazarsky, Richard & Anne Bazarsky, Howard & Judy Bazarsky, Susan & Jamie Larson, Ben & Susan Kasper, and Hirschel & Cindy Kasper.  She also leaves Darlene Koita and Denise Catallozzi, treasured friends.

Funeral services will be held at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon MA, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made to the  Stephen R. Preblud Memorial Fund for Pediatrics:  Trustees of Boston University, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 East Concord St., Suite L 219, Boston, MA 02218.

of Newton, on March 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Silvestri. Devoted daughter of the late Irving and Molly (Dosick) Malamut. Loving aunt of William Silvestri (Karen) and Judith Fortier. Great-aunt of Christian Silvestri, Jason Silvestri (Klelia), Holly Pistone (Mark), Jeffrey Fortier (Haley), Daniel Fortier, and Jennifer Fortier. Cousin of Barry Dosick, Anita Levin, and Gail Malamut. Also survived by her dear friend Joanne Smith and many other wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. In lieu of flowers, Harriet asked that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.

Stoughton, MA, formerly of Milton and Randolph. Millie passed away after a short illness on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at age 91. She is survived by Eliott Zeprun and his wife Diane of Stoughton, Sheila Holland and her husband Michael of Brockton, and Renee Diauto and her husband Frank of Norton. She is also survived by family friend, Nancy Hampson, sister-in-law Ruth Tuler and her husband Paul, and her sister-in-law Doris Zeprun. Millie is survived by eight grandchildren: Scott Zeprun, Tracy Laberge, Jesse Diauto, Kimberly Holland, Jason Holland, Melinda Barbosa, Dr. Roshanna Zeprun and Risa Morse. Millie also leaves six great-grandchildren: Aubrie Laberge, Joshua Laberge, Luke Barbosa, Gabriel Barbosa, Megan Morse and Kate Morse. Millie was predeceased by her husband Louis and her sister Sylvia Wolfe, brothers Albert Dulman, Herbert Dulman, sisters-in-law Betty Dulman and Jane Dulman and brothers-in-law Louis Wolfe and Jack Zeprun. Millie was a business partner at the famous Zeppy’s Baigel Bakery where she worked from 1969 until her retirement in 2006. She and her sister-in-law Doris Zeprun were the driving force behind her husband Louis and his brother Jack in bringing their business to become the largest privately owned producer of fresh bagels in New England. Millie was born in Roxbury in 1925 where she graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School. She and her three siblings were raised by two deaf parents, Elias and Anna Dulman. She sadly lost her father, who was a tailor in Boston’s garment industry, when she was ten years old. During WWII, Millie  dedicated her weekly salary to buying candy and toiletries to send to soldiers on the battlefield. Her home on Seaver Street in Roxbury became a hangout for returning soldiers who were friends of her brothers. One of those handsome soldiers, a bagel baker, Louis Zeprun, became her husband of 67 years. Millie never forgot her first date with Louis, when her brother’s friend needed a short girl for a night out dancing. That’s where the lasting love affair started and never ended. Millie will be sadly missed by the hundreds of employees she had over her years in business, many with whom she remained life-long friends. Graveside service will be at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 12:45pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Eliott Zeprun on Sunday and Monday 4:00-8:00pm. Donations to the American Heart Association and Norfolk County Hospice in Millie’s name will be appreciated.

Phyllis Salvin, of Needham, formerly of Newton, passed away on March 24th, 2017 at age  93.  92 of those years were lived in good health and in happy pursuits. Sadly, the last few months were quite challenging which made her family very sad.

After her husband died and left her a widow at 65, she began to travel the world. When that got to be too much, in her 80’s, she took cruises and traveled across America, Canada and Alaska, and the Caribbean. At 88, her family finally took away her license when a non-English speaking person called to tell them, in very broken English, that she was in a bank about 25 miles from where she lived. She thought it was just another great adventure and no big deal. Her car was sold the next week. Until barely a year ago, she was interested in everything and had no shortage of nasty words to use for agent orange. She wanted to vote for Hillary in this election and see her elected, but became too ill at the last minute. Her greatest desire was to live long enough to see her granddaughter, Jenny, have a baby. She got double that pleasure when her niece also had a baby about the same time. Phyllis was a United States Marine who served during WWII, a college graduate at 50, a competitive bridge player, a business owner, a great grandmother times 4, and a world traveler. Her family states that was a life well-lived.

Shiva will be at the home of Joni and Michael Schockett, 174 Evelyn Road, Needham, MA, on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 and Wednesday from 7-9.

Donations may be made to The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131, Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Auburndale, MA, or to the charity of your choice.

Graveside services were held on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Sharon Memorial Park. Phyllis would have been so proud of the beautiful honors bestowed upon her by the United States Marine Corps.