Obituaries

Shirley A.( Askin) Mason, age 90 of Framingham, on October 10, 2012.
Born and raised in Framingham, she was a member of the Framingham High School class of 1939 and graduate of the Framingham State Teachers College class of 1943. She taught at the Roosevelt School in Framingham until 1948 when she and Arthur M. Mason, also a member of the Framingham High School class of 1939, were married. They resided in Framingham and raised their two sons, Dana and Peter, after which she resumed her teaching career and was for many years teaching at the Merriam McCarthy School in Framingham in the then Title 1 program. She was active in Haddassah and Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood, as well as other community organizations. She is also a founding member of the Danforth Museum in Framingham.
Beloved wife of Judge Arthur M. Mason.Devoted mother of Dana L. Mason and Peter R. Mason and his partner Kenneth N. Getz .Loving sister of the late Maurice Askin,Mark Askin and Ethel Goldfarb and Donald Askin. Services at Temple Beth Sholom,30 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Friday October 12, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at The Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery memorial observance will be at her residence Saturday 7-9pm, Sunday 2-4, 7-9pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to charity of choice.

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Wartow-Ardele, of Chestnut Hill, on October 8, 2012. Dear daughter of Morris and the Late Bess (Schlosberg) Wartow. Loving sister of Linda Wartow of Palm Beach Fl. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., Newton (corner of Chestnut St.) on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at The Chestnut Hill Towers, 250 Hammond Pond Parkway, until 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Pancreatic Foundation, Eastern MA Chapter, 101 Federal St., Suite 1900, Boston, MA 02110.

To correspond with Linda Wartow ,2295 South Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach, Fl. 33480

Silverman- Richard B. of Weston, MA on October 8th. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (Levine) Silverman. Devoted father of Stefanie and James Silverman. Dear grandfather of Nili and Phineas. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, October 10 at 9:45 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 2 PM and again in the evening from 5-8 and Thursday evening from 5-8. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Friends of Tanglewood, 297 West St. Lenox MA 01240 or Lahey Clinics Liver Center 41 Mall Rd., Burlington MA 01805.

Paresky, Joseph Malcom, 85, Family man, of Marblehead MA and formerly of Framingham, and Weston. A World War II veteran, passed away from a slow, rare cancer on October 4, 2012. He was the son of the late Ruth (Singer) and Herbert Paresky and was predeceased by a younger brother, Pete (Perley). Mr. Paresky was a heavy electrical construction materials New England sales representative, and a hobbyist artisan furniture-maker, photographer, and fisherman. He was also a big band trumpet-player.

Loving dad to four sons: CPA and Paresky-Flitt co-owner Lee, (New Yorker) Richie, and Gary, both in sales, and entrepreneur Paul, and mates. Their mother of blessed memory, New York raised Elinor (Wolfe), passed away 40 years ago, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a fashion associate with Cyreld’s of Brookline.

Thirty-eight years ago Mr. Paresky married Carol Ann (Spiller) Reines, a writing coach, and adult author he had met in early teen years, and was dear Papa to her four: Drs. Eric and Brandon Reines (Pittsburgh), and daughters: Educator Rachelle Hall and Real Estate Broker and Children’s Author Jeana Kahn, and mates. Also, they share 16 beloved grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services at Temple Sinai Cemetery, (Danvers, MA), on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following services the family has welcomed friends to a memorial observance at his late residence. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Frances Shirley Kapitt-Of Newton ,on October 4, 2012 .Beloved sister of Sylvia Blinder of Newton Services will be Today October 5 at The Independent Pride of Boston, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury at 3:30 pm.

Bette Jane (Epstein) Finkelstein of Chestnut Hill, on October 3, 2012. Beloved wife of Dr. Elliot Finkelstein.Devoted mother of Happy Rudnick and her husband Robert,Dr. Macie Finkelstein and her husband Robert Himmel and Andrew Finkelstein and his wife Tirza.Dear grandmother of Max Rudnick,Bennett Himmel,Cobi and Selah Finkelstein.Loving sister of Robert Epstein and his wife Linda,and Elinor Lubin and her late husband Sheldon.Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham on Friday October 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Macie Finkelstein and Robert Himmel 230 Windsor Rd. Newton until 7:00 pm Friday,Saturday 7-9pm,Sunday and Monday 1-5 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Celebration of Life, c/o Hester Hill Schnipper LICSW,Hem/Onc,Shapiro 9, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,330 Brookline Ave.,Boston, MA 02215 or Diabetes Education and Training Fund Endocrine Division, Boston Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Ave, Boston 02115.

Goldman-Rita (Schultz), of Boston, formerly of Newton on October 4, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Monte Goldman. Devoted mother of Dr. Stuart Goldman and his wife Christine Franz-Goldman, Mark Goldman and his wife Diane, Alan Goldman and Rebecca DeFranc and her husband William. Dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Loving sister of Lorraine Rudnick, Allen Schultz and Stephen Schultz. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Sunday, October 7 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, the family will be at the home of Dr. Stuart and Christine Franz-Goldman, Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 1-4, 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.

WORCESTER – Raymond Covitz, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 3rd surrounded by his family.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Israel and Lena (Palley) Covitz and was a lifelong resident.
His loving wife, Joyce (Zimmerman) Covitz died in 2006. He leaves his three daughters, Judy B. Lindberg and Kathy R. wife of Kip Harrity, both of Worcester and Norma L. Goldberg of Framingham; four grandchildren, Jessie Lindberg, Rachel Kodra, Philip Harrity and William Harrity; four great grandchildren, Alyssa and Austin Lindberg and Patrick and Benjamin Kodra. He was predeceased by his grandson, Noah Joseph Lindberg and by his sister, Esther Freeman.
Raymond grew up in Worcester and graduated Classical High School. He attended Boston University Business School. He left school to serve as a first Lieutenant in the Air Force, during World War II, flying numerous and dangerous missions in Europe.
After serving his country, he married the love of his life, Joyce and worked with his father in the family tobacco business, Bay State Tobacco Company. One of Raymond’s greatest accomplishments was serving as the National President of the National Candy Wholesalers Association. When the business closed in 1980, he continued to work within the industry at J. Polep Company and AMD of Northbridge, until his retirement in 2009.
Raymond’s interest included reading, playing golf, gardening and watching sports on television.
Although Raymond was quiet in nature, he will be truly missed by all whose lives he touched.
His family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to all of his doctors, medical staff and aides for their professional and tireless care.
FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at 11 AM, TODAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH in TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST., WORCESTER 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 at his residence at 61 Ashmore Rd. through 4 PM Friday, 6:30 PM to 9 PM on Saturday AND 2 PM to 4 PM on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd., Casco, ME 04015, VNA Care network-Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608 or temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602

Martin Allen Goldman,Of Brockton, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Harriette Doris Goldman, his daughter and husband, Debbie Lynne and Richard Young, his grandchildren, Dara, Jessica, and Justin Young, and his great grandson, Logan Chase Lang. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine L. Matisoff of Randolph, and his nieces and nephews: Ronni Arden Connelly, Jeffrey Michael Levine, Neil and Wendi Levine, and his great nephews and niece, Joshua, Matthew, and Maxine. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Friday, October 5th at 11:45 a.m. Please enter through the main entrance of the cemetery and follow arrows to the graveside assembly area near the Administration Building. Following interment visitations will be held at the home of Elaine Matisoff, and continuing on Sunday, October 7th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 9th 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Remembrances in Martin’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice or to The Alzheimer’s Association .

Gervich, Ruth October 2, 2012 in Newton, MA. Beloved wife of the late Morris Gervich; dear mother of Don (Linda Corinne) Gervich, Tod (Linda) Gervich and the late Jason Gervich; our dear cousin and friend. Services: Graveside service Sunday, October 7,2012 in St. Louis,MO