Obituaries

Age 70, of Boston, Plymouth, and Palm Springs, CA, passed away peacefully from complications of kidney disease on October 9, 2014. He was a distinguished interventional and vascular radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and several other leading hospitals; a respected source of knowledge and recommendations for his colleagues; and a tech support resource for all during the infancy of personal computers.  Alan was a reviewer for multiple journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine; a committee member and committee chairman of various radiology societies; wrote or contributed to over 60 refereed publications in radiology journals; and made numerous presentations for both clinical education and research symposia.  He loved to teach, and mentored many medical students who are now in positions of prominence nationwide; his enthusiasm for vascular radiology attracted many young physicians to the field. Alan was born and raised in Highland Park, NJ where he graduated from Lafayette Elementary and Highland Park High Schools.  He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University and earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University.  He then served in the US Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health.  After completing his Residency and Fellowship at MGH, his 40-year medical career continued at MGH, Morristown (NJ) Memorial Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, and Tufts New England Medical Center.  He returned to MGH in 2000 until he retired in 2013. He was an accomplished choral singer since his college days, performing and touring with a variety of groups including the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Handel & Haydn Society, New York City and Boston Gay Men’s Choruses, Newton Choral Society, Coro Allegro, Chorus pro Musica and the New World Chorale. He will be fondly missed by his devoted husband, G.P. Paul Kowal, and their Maltese-Yorkie twins, Katy and Gaga; his beloved children, Jessica Greenfield (Hummel) and Ely Greenfield, and their mother Harriet Greenfield; his cherished grandchildren, Hannah and Theo Hummel, and Tavi and Emilia Greenfield; and his loving sister, Donna Greenfield Belser. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held in the Levy Auditorium at Temple Israel of Boston on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 1:30 pm (parking on the Riverway).  The family will be at the home of Jessica Greenfield on Monday 11/24 from 10am – 3pm and Tuesday 11/25 from 4- 7pm.  Please send contributions in his memory to the MGH Division of Nephrology Renal Unit Research Fund, Bigelow 1008, 55 Fruit St., Boston 02114.

Falstein-Schneider, Linda Of Somerville and North Falmouth, on October 9, 2014. Loving spouse of Julie Schneider. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the Wilson Chapel at the Andover Newton Theological School, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA 02459.

 Bernerd  M. Tack-Of Newton, on November 11, 2014.Beloved husband of Helen (Goodman) Tack. Devoted father of Marjorie Loyer and her husband Roger, and Michael Tack. Dear grandfather of Jessica, Sarah, and Alex Loyer, and Molly and Benjamin Tack. Dear brother of Arlene Rachins. Interment is private. Memorial Service will be held at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 2:15pm.Following the memorial service,memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00pm, and Friday 1-4pm, and will comtinue Saturday evening 7-9pm at Congregation Shalom, 87 Richardson Rd., North Chelmsford, MA. In lieu of flowers remembrances to VNA Hospice, 254 Second Ave., Suite 200, Needham, MA 02494.

Service was private.

Service was private.

Keene, Evelyn of Chicago, IL, formerly of Brookline, MA, on November 6, 2014.  Wife of the late Alfred Keene.  Devoted mother of Judith Keene Greenspan and her husband, Neil of Shaker Heights, OH; Leila Keene of Chicago, IL; and Michael Keene and his wife Laura of Wellesley, MA.  Dear grandmother of Aaron and Simon Greenspan, and Eliza, Sara and David Keene.  Dear sister of Morton Brown of Stoughton, MA and the late Alfred, Samuel and Ruben Brown.  Burial will be private.  The family will sit Shiva on Monday, November 10, 2014 from 1:00 – 9:00 pm and Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 from 1:00 – 9:00 pm at the home of Laura and Michael Keene,  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hadassah: http://www.hadassah.org, or  Best Buddies Illinois:http://www.bestbuddiesillinois.org.

A graduate of  Boston University School of Journalism, Evelyn was one of the first women to work for the United Press in Maine.  She was the West Suburban correspondent at Boston Globe for more than 10 years and was freelance writer for the Boston Jewish Times.  She published stories for the Centre Street Journal and self-published two memoirs of her life.  After her long career in journalism, she went on to become a top salesperson for Saks Fifth Avenue in Boston.  Evelyn finished her career working with her son, Michael in the family business, Keene Promotion, of Boston and Newton, MA.

Evelyn was the recipient of many awards, including the Charlie Brown Award for environmental concern in rehabilitating the Charles River, Cigar Smokers of America award, Toast Masters International award and Suffolk University Law School Volunteer Award.  Evelyn and Alfred were founders of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA.  She was active in the Women’s Scholarship Association and Hadassah.

Mary Strauss-Penka passed away  November 4, 2014 at her home in Norwood, MA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born October 15, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA. Loving daughter of Susan Strauss and the late Dr. John Strauss. She is survived by her mother, her husband Jerry Penka, children Justin Penka, Alisha Penka and Nathan Penka, and her sister, Joan Strauss. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 10:45 am.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Practicum Oncology Program, c/o Dr. David Jackman, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

of Chestnut Hill and Boca Raton, FL, on November 4, 2014,  at age 86. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Barbara.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Leslie, and son, Neal.  Survived by his granddaughter, Victoria of Montana, and sister, Audrey of Long Boat Key, FL.  Warren graduated from U-Mass Amherst and the Harvard Business Programs.  He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII, was a Big Brother, a member of numerous bank boards, and served on the Committee Against Hunger with Mrs. Jessie Sargent.  He was an avid golfer and was a member of  Spring Valley and Boca Raton Country Clubs. Warren was the president of  George Melhado & Co.  He was a world traveler and philanthropist.  Service at  Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10:00 am. Following interment memorial observance will be at his residence. In lieu of flowers donations in may be made toe Alzheimers Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or a charity of your choice.

Debra Goldberg-of Marietta, GA, formerly of Newton, on November 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of  Jamie, Jodi, and the late Nancy Drooker and Marc Goldberg. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Andrew, Matthew, Jake, Robbie, Chelle, Bruce, Robin and Heather. Great grandmother of Isabelle, Sydney, Landen and Gunnar. Graveside  service on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2690  Centre St., West Roxbury, MA.

of Chestnut Hill, on November 2, 2014. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Wolkovich) Tracey. Loving sister of Ralph Tracey and his wife Brenda of Brookline. Services at Pride of Jacob Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ralph and Brenda Tracey on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late retired Boston Public School teacher.