Obituaries

Barry Simon of Waltham, MA , on December 26, 2012.Services AT THE Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. West Newton on
Monday December 31, 2012 at 11:00 am .Interment at Centre St. West Roxbury

Beck-Lawrence J., of Framingham, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 26, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Neiterman) Beck. Devoted father of Adrienne Beck, Vivian Niedzinski and her husband Richard, and Steve Beck. Proud grandfather of James Niedzinski. Dear brother-in-law of George Speen. Dear brother of the late Claire Speen and Ruth Balkin. Larry was a proud U.S. Army veteran, and served in the Korean War. He earned a Bachelors and Masters degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. Larry was a member of Temple Beth Sholom and its brotherhood, and the Jewish War Veterans. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 10:00 am. Following the service, interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence from 1:30 until 2:30 pm and will continue Saturday evening, 5:30-8:30 pm, and Sunday 2-4 pm 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor his memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701, and the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Paul I.Mann- of Newton, on December 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Rhoda (Freed) Mann. Devoted father of Susan M. Mann and Andrew H. Mann. Proud grandfather of Jonathan W. Lane and Olivia M. Lane. Loving brother of Ralph L. Mann and the late Archibald ( AJ), Herbert and Irving Mann. Paul was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and a veteran of WWII. Photography was his joy. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St. West Newton on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 12:45pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence until 4pm Friday, Saturday 6-8:30pm, and Sunday 1-5 and 6:30-8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Lasell Village Benevolent Fund, 120 Seminary Ave. , Newton, MA 02466 or The National Parkinson Foundation Inc. 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue /Bob Hope Rd. , Miami , FL 33136 (contact@parkinson.org).

Kalfus- Ira, of College Park, Maryland, formerly of Newark, NJ, on December 24, 2012. Dear son of the late Abraham and Hanna (Reich) Kalfus. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean (Deel) Kalfus. Loving uncle of Ron Shaich and Marcia Shaich. Great uncle of Hannah Shaich, Jesse Shaich , Michael Shaich and Emma Shaich. Graveside services at King Solomon Memorial Park, Clifton, NJ on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770.

Rosanne (Levin) Solomont of Framingham, on Dec. 24, 2012.
Devoted mother of Carl Solomont and his wife Dayle, Eric Solomont and his wife Alicia, and Craig Solomont. Dear grandmother of Bryon, Shayna, Noah, Matthew and Valerie. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at the home of Carl and Dayle Solomont until 9:00 pm Sunday and continuing at the home of Eric and Alicia Solomont, Tuesday-Thursday 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Community Housing for The Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135-4753 (http://www.jche.org/giving-opportunities.shtml)

Elaine( Kristal)Poley of Sagamore Beach, MA. , on Dec. 23, 2012.Beloved wife
of the late Carl Poley. Devoted mother of Mark Poley, Paula Morris and Dana Poley.
Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park
120 Canton St. Sharon on Monday December 24, 2012 at 12:45 pm.Following interment
a memorial observance at the home of Paula Morris until 9:00 pm Monday only.In lieu
of flowers remembrances to Beacon Hospice ( beaconhospice.com ), 68 Center St., Suite 19, Hyannis, MA 02601 .

Graveside services at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne MA on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm.

Lois June (Sutterman) Nadel Of Holliston, on Dec. 20, 2012. Beloved wife of Walter Nadel. Devoted mother of Melinda Strauss and Paul Nadel. Proud grandmother of Jonah, Eliana, Micah, and Alanna. Graveside services will be private. Donations may be made to the Purr-Fect Cat Shelter, Inc., P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA 02053.

ROSENSON–Harriet,of Framingham, on December 22, 2012. Survived by husband Hyman; children, Nancy (David) Owens, Eric (Debbie) Rosenson, Valerie (Russell Robbins); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; Charles Prentiss, Sally Wollenstein. Service Wednesday, December 26th 11:30am, Riverside of Great Neck, NY.

WORCESTER – Louis Sacks, 91, of 6 Cricket Lane, died on Friday, December 21st in the Jewish Healthcare Center.
He leaves his wife, Mildred (Patrick) Sacks; a son, Steven Sacks and his wife Donna of Silver Springs, MD; a daughter, Fe Sharp of Worcester and her former husband Peter Sharp; two grandchildren, Jeremy Sharp and his wife Tali, and Jared Sharp and his wife Jana; three great grandchildren, Sam, Eve, and Ethan Sharp. He was predeceased by his two brothers, David and Jacob Sacks.
He was born in Worcester and was a son of Frank and Eva (Potash) Sacks and was a lifelong resident.
He was a pharmaceutical detail man for Endo Laboratories and was the district manager of State of Israel Bonds in New England.
He was a staff sergeant in the Army Airforce for four years in the South Pacific during World War II.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel, B’Nai Brith, Jewish Healthcare Center and the Jewish War Veterans.
He was an avid reader, a lover of Jewish Music. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral Services WILL BE HELD at 2PM on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH in TEMPLE EMANUEL at 280 MAY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial observance will be held through Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 26th in the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St. and 3PM to 8PM on Thursday, Dec. 27th at his residence, 6 Cricket Lane.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609, the Jewish Home Hospice, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 or to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund of Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602.
The family wishes to thank the Staff of the Jewish Healthcare Center, especially the Hospice Staff for their kindness and loving care