Obituaries

Robert Shulman-Of Newton, On April 6, 2015.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

of Newton, on April 6, 2015.  Husband of Sherri DiPippo, father of Mackenzie Clark, son of Sandra & the late Melvyn Clark, brother of Stephen Clark. Funeral services and burial were held on Monday, April 13, 2015 in the Kovner Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the  Mackenzie Clark Education Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 622 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI  02914.

Norman B. Leventhal- of Palm Beach, FL,  on April 5, 2015. Services are Private.

Jennette Edith Newpol

Of Rockville, MD, formerly of Belmont and Watertown, on April 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward Newpol. Devoted mother of Joseph Newpol and his wife Maureen Phillips, Steven Newpol and his partner Amy Gilbert. Dear grandmother of Kathleen and Nathan Spencer. Loving sister of the late Henry Schneider and Ann Salden. Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following services the family will be at The Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to  American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6,Waltham MA 02451 (Heart.org).

Sally Lucev-on  April 3, 2014. Graveside services were held on Monday April 6, 2015 at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Babylon, Long Island , New York.

Joel “Papa” Saltzberg-of Framingham, passed peacefully on April 2, 2015. Beloved father of Marcy Kammer, Robyn Saltzberg, Shelly Dupuis and her husband Michael. Loving Papa to Benjamin, Cameron, Madyson, Alison and Mason. Dear friend and former husband of Marlene Saltzberg. Dear brother of Ronald Saltzberg and Roberta Steinberg. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland. The family will receive friends at the residence of Marcy Kammer on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 6-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Parmenter Foundation, 400 Boston Post Rd., Suite 1A, Sudbury, MA 01776.

Frances (Berman) Belkin-Of Waltham, on March 31, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frank Belkin. Devoted mother of Howard Belkin and Robert Belkin and his wife Melissa. Dear grandmother of Alison and Leah. Loving sister of the late Seymour Berman. Services at the Independent Golden Crown Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Melissa Belkin, Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association , 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

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.