Obituaries

Mary (Reed) Cody –

Of Newton, peacefully passed in her home on April 1, 2015, at 92 years of age.  Formerly of Todos Santos, Mexico, Ridgefield, CT, and Orillia, Ontario, Canada.  Born as an only child in Rochester, NY, to the late Harry Goff Reed and Grace Whedon.  Former wife of  the late Jay Cody.  Loving mother to Michael Cody and her husband Anthony D’Ambrosio of Red Hook, NY, Susan Cody of Toronto, Ontario, Martha Cody of Bedford, Nova Scotia, Amy Cody and husband John Furst of Newton, MA, and Anne Cody of Natick, MA.  Devoted grandmother to Stephen Kershaw, Cody D’Ambrosio, Arlo Furst, Madeline Furst, Mario Botticelli and Anthony Botticelli.  Beloved companion of the late Dr. John Strathern.  Attended Colby Sawyer College.  Owner and operator of Big Chief Lodge, a family resort on Lake Couchiching in Ontario and later, an Executive Secretary at General Electric Headquarters in Stamford, CT.  Moved to Mexico in her sixties and began a new chapter filled with adventure, cultural immersion, walks on the beach with her dogs, and new friends.  Voracious  reader, inquisitive and sharp mind, big appetite for left-wing political commentators,  and courageous spirit.  Memorial service to be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 10:30 am.  Please consider giving a gift to The Second Step,288 Walnut St.(Suite 100) Newtonville,MA 02460  in Mary’s honor.

of Newton, on April 1, 2015. Husband and partner in life of Rose Nicolazzo. Father of Leslie Shapiro and her husband Gerald Melnick of Newton & Arthur Shapiro and his wife Marcia of Ashland. Grandfather of Samuel and Maxine Melnick of Newton, Adam Shapiro and his wife Paulina of Westboro, Daniel Shapiro of Quincy, and Robert Shapiro of Ashland. Great-grandfather of Zofia and Lily Shapiro of Westboro. Brother of Marshall Shapiro and his wife Dorothy of Hastings, MN, and the late George and Harold Shapiro. Brother-in-law of Dan Frisoli and his late wife late Catherine Frisoli of Waltham, and Rose Caruso Nicolazzo and her late husband Patrick Nicolazzo of Peabody. Very special uncle to Donna Frisoli of Waltham, Cheryl Bibault and her husband Jacques of Holliston, Judith Bater and her husband David of Sutton, and Daniel Frisoli of Quincy. Also survived by many other loving nieces and nephews. Sidney owned and operated Aro Manufacturing Company of West Newton for many years employing many area residents. In retirement he and Rose operated The Tote Collection, a successful high-end craft business fabricating and selling tote and handbags which kept them engaged and busy. A great source of joy in his retirement was the West Suburban YMCA where he would be found five days a week working out with his many friends. Special acknowledgment to the time spent in the Laura D. class. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. Donations in Sidney’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Just read a message from Debbie about Sid. So sorry to hear such sad news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon.

-Andrea McKittrick
Huntington, MA USA
Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. Sid was a wonderful man…just unforgettable. May he rest in peace.

-Nina Light
Waltham, MA USA

of Framingham, on April 1, 2015.  Arrangements incomplete at this time.

of Wayland, on March 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Susan Friedman. Services at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Rt. 109 – Farmingdale Rd., Lindenhurst, NY, Monday, April 6, 2015 at 12:30 pm.

Complete obituary to follow.

William Farkas – of Newton, on March 28, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Marton) Farkas. Devoted father of Alexandra Mitman and her husband Enrique. Dear grandfather of Jonathan Mitman and his fiancé Hayley Manin, and Liana Mitman. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following  interment at Baker St. Cemetery, memorial observance will be at his residence, 526 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA until 2:00 pm, and will continue 6:30-8:30 pm, and on Wednesday 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024 or Temple Emanuel.

Charlene Urdang, of Sharon (formerly of Newton), on March 28, 2015. Beloved mother of Joel and his wife Pam, and Jerry and his wife Chris. Cherished Nana of Marileigh, Jansan and Jack, and adored aunt of Jennifer. Funeral is private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451 or American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Mary R. Sharp -of West Newton, on March 27, 2015.Private graveside services were held at Hebrew Cemetery, Fall River on Sunday March 29, 2015.

Robert S. Schwartz,”Robbie,” of North Easton, devoted husband of the late Dorothy Schwartz, beloved partner of 16 years of Sandy Forman, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015.  Loving father of Susan Spiller and her husband Howard, Janet Billings and her husband Daniel, and Linda Chernov. Cherished grandfather to Jamie and Michael Spiller, Samuel and Danirose Billings, and Emma Elwell.  Loving Zadie to Alex Elwell.  Adored brother of Cynthia Hurwitz, Eileen Katz, Sheila Frawley and Elise Michelson and the late Arthur Schwartz and Ada Cohen.  He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Service at Temple Beth Emunah, Brockton, MA, on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11 am. Memorial observance at his residence Friday afternoon following the service and Sunday 1-6 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Old Colony Y Campership Fund, 445 Central St., Stoughton, MA 02072.

Marlene Sylvester -On March 24, 2015. Information is unavailable at this time.

Jay Rosenthal-On March 23, 2015. There will be no service.