Obituaries

Elliott Glassman
of Columbia, CT, formerly of Canton and Delray Beach, FL, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Doris (Polian) Glassman. Devoted father of Leanne Rand and husband Jim of Columbia, CT, Jennifer Port and husband Geoff of Centerville, and Douglas Glassman and wife Eileen of Ashland. Loving papa of Melissa and Jessica Rand, Michelle and Daniel Port, and Elyssa and Leah Glassman, and all his grand puppies. Brother of Bernice Kushner of RI, Adeline Freedman of Swampscott, Joan Glassman of CT, Mark Glassman of CA, and the late Harold and Sydney Glassmen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elliot was a Boston high school teacher in Jamaica Plain and other schools for 25 years.

He was very proud to have affected so many of his wonderful students to be the best they could be. As hockey coach of the Husky’s he coached his team to their first win in many years. He was also Chairman of the Student Senate and enjoyed leading graduating seniors down the aisle to Pomp & Circumstance.  Elliot was a Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard.  He and his late wife Doris ran the kindergarten at Temple Beth Abraham for many years.

Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Following services, memorial observance will be held at 100 Rosemary Way – 1st floor, Needham, MA and then at the home of Douglas and Eileen Glassman, Ashland,MA from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society,  30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Aldred S. Hanover of Framingham, on March 19, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Barron) Hanover. Devoted father of Mark Lewis Hanover of Revere and Kenneth Hanover and his wife Sylvia of South Hamilton. Dear grandfather of Jonathan B., Stephanie L., Zachary A., Caylen S., and Emily C. Hanover and great-grandfather of Katherine, Sydney, and Lily Hanover.  Brother of the late Florence Handman and Gloria Corey. Graveside services at the Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery, Fairview Ave. Natick on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence on Friday from 2-4 PM, Saturday evening after 8 PM, and on Sunday from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd. Framingham, MA 01701.

Claire (Ravitz) Burack, age 93, of 23370 Carolwood Lane, Boca Raton, FL died at her residence on Tuesday, March 19th.
She leaves her husband of nearly 72 years, Eli A. Burack; a daughter, Laura wife of Rabbi Harold Jaye of Ocala, FL; her grandsons, Ari and Zachary Burack and her granddaughter, Mira Burack wife of Jason Janusch; a greatgrandson Levi and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Jeffrey Burack; her brother, Dr. Louis Ravitz; her sisters, Gertrude Reimer and Janice Resnick and Janice’s husband Oscar and son Scott. Claire was a graduate of Commerce High School, and a member of Phi Delta Sorority, a graduate of Salter Business School, and attended the business school at Boston University. She was a member of Temple Emanuel and its Sisterhood and of Temple Beth El and the Women’s Club in Boca Raton. She was a member of Temple Emanuel’s Theater Review Board, a life member of Hadassah and an active member of both the National Council of Jewish Women and ORT. She was a volunteer for many years at Worcester City Hospital. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 3 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH IN TEMPLE EMANUEL AT 280 MAY ST. Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester. Immediately following the interment, a reception will be held in the Sisterhood Room of Temple Emanuel. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602.

Levin-Madeline (Komar) Wise, 96, of West Palm Beach FL, on March 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Wise and the late Maynard Levin. Devoted mother of Patricia, and the late David Strauss, Susan and her husband Joseph Miller, and Nancy and her husband Gerald Cutler. Grandmother of Carolyn, Arlene, Joanne, Emily, Elizabeth, and Jonathan. Also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, her brother Harold Komar and his wife Adelaide, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Madeline was a communications expert who kept family and friends connected, and gave sage advice to her daughters and loved ones with humor and wit. We feel grateful to have had many wonderful years enjoying our beloved Madeline. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., (parking attendants on The Riverway), on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10:30 am. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Madeline may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445, or the charity of your choice.

Jeffrey Fruman, age 42, of  Needham, (suddenly) in Kowloon, China on March 12, 2013. Founder and President of International Cable Corporation. Beloved husband of Paula Fruman. Devoted father of Jakob, Maxwell, Benjamin and Samara. Dear son of Larry and Arlene Fruman. Dear brother of Elyse Balder and her husband Bruce, and Andrew Fruman. Memorial Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham on Friday March 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be at his residence Friday till 8:00 pm, Saturday evening 7-9pm and Sunday 1-5pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Home for Little Wanderers c/o Development Dept., 271 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Willard Goldfarb-On March 17, 2013. Beloved son of Rose and the late Sidney. Dear brother of Shelley Platt. Devoted uncle of Ilyse, Heather and Darren. Beloved great uncle of Alex,Danie,Caitlin,Matthew and Kyle. Graveside services at The Falmouth Jewish Congregation Cemetery, 7 Hatchville Rd., Falmouth, MA on Thursday March 21, 2013 at 11:00 am.

James P. Glick-of Newton, on March 18, 2013. Beloved husband of  the late Lillian (Keesan) Glick. Devoted father of Marvin Glick and his wife Diane, Linda Glick and her husband Dr. Alan Kudler and Amy Glick and her husband David Pulda. Dear grandfather of Jonathan, Steven and Amie Glick, Ronna and Roderick O’Neill, Jesse, Adrian and Benjamin Kudler, Alex and Ilana Pulda. Dear great grandfather of  Max, Mia and Zoe Glick, Juliet and Harrison O’Neill. Graveside services at the Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Following services, memorial observance will be  at the home of Jonathan Glick  until  9 pm Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,1275 York Avenue,New York, NY 10065.

German, Morris, of Swampscott formerly of Lynn, on March 18, 2013. He is the loving brother of the late Shirley Fine, Louis German, Jenny Becker, and Dorothy Chursed.
Loving uncle of Ronnie and Marvin Kupelnick, Maxine and Larry Rogers, Stephen and Naomi Becker, and Mark Becker. Dear great uncle of Elissa Kupelnick and Jeremy McNair, Jamie Rogers, and Ira Rogers.
Graveside services at the Anshe Sfard Cemetery in Danvers. Thursday March 21, at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Elissa Kupelinick and Jeremy McNair from 4-7 p.m. Remembrances in his memory may be made to the Bertram House, 565 Humphrey St, Swampscott, Ma 01907

Edith Seder Riemer, Age 101, of Chestnut Hill, and formerly of Worcester, on Monday, March 18. Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Riemer of Newton, & the late Samuel Seder of Worcester. Devoted mother of Carol Glick & her husband Edward M. Glick of Boynton Beach, FL, & J. Robert Seder of Worcester, cherished grandmother of Lawrence R. Glick & his wife Holly, Jonathan H. Glick & his wife Karen, Suzanne G. Gilfix & her husband Ronald, Samuel L. Seder & his wife Nicole Cattell, Julie A. Seder & Betsy L. Seder & 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12 o’clock noon on Thursday, March 21, in Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial observance will be held through Thursday eve, March 21 and until 6 p.m. on Friday March 22, at the residence of J. Robert Seder, 36 Terrace Dr., Worcester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Jewish Healthcare Ctr., 629 Salisbury St, Worcester 01609.

Holdstock-Kaplan-Regina (Williams), of Milton, on March 15, 2013. Beloved wife of Mark Kaplan. Devoted mother of Samuel Kaplan. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., (parking attendants on the Riverway), Boston MA, on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Milton Cemetery, memorial observance will be at Regina’s late residence until 7 pm, and will continue Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Milton Academy, 170 Centre St., Milton, MA 02186, Kenyan College, 106 College Park Dr., Gambier, OH 43022, or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.