MATTHEW SEIFER of Hull, MA celebrated 103 years of life

April 5,1908 – January 5, 2012 

Seifer-Matthew, of Hull on January 5, 2012. Beloved husband of Lillian (Wood) Seifer and the late Augusta (Fagin) Seifer. Devoted father of Joseph and his wife Ramona, Sandra Bonilla, and the late Richard Seifer and his surviving spouse Beverly. Dear grandfather of Amy Prychal, Michael Seifer, David Naterman, Randi Butter, Paul Seifer, Tammi Kiker, Jodi Dunlop, and Samantha and Richard Seifer. Matthew is also survived by many loving great grandchildren and loving great-great grandchildren. Loving brother of Joel and his wife Blanche, and the late Jack, and Charlotte (Arkie).

Referred to by his many colleagues as a living legend, Matthew Seifer worked 33 years for the Federal Bureau of Narcotics /Drug Enforcement Agency. In 2006, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association. Matthew graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy with a Pharmaceutical Chemist degree in 1930. He was married to Augusta (Gussie) Fagan for 47 years until her death.  He proudly served his country in World War ll even though he was 36 years old and had 3 children and could have been deferred. He served in the Navy as a Pharmacist Mate.

He lived at home in Hull, Mass. with his wife, of 24 years, Lillian (Wood) Seifer, until one month ago when his health deteriorated. Matthew Seifer spent his life serving the law enforcement community and his country, and giving his love and wisdom unconditionally to his fortunate family and friends.

We celebrate his life and all the blessings he had during his 103 years. 

Services at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St., (Corner of Chestnut St.)

W. Newton on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, 600 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045

Asa David Conviser- of  Brookline, on January 5, 2012.Dear son of Marilyn Conviser  and Eliot Conviser Dear brother of  Janet Weinberg and her husband Alan, Nancy Conviser  and Adam Conviser and his wife Gloria  Dear uncle of  Evan and  Joshua Weinberg and  Benjamin and Ari  Conviser .Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St. ( Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday January 9  at 11:30 am. Following interment at Adath  Jeshurun Cemetery,Grove  St. , West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Janet and Alan Weinberg until 8pm Monday, and Tuesday 1- 8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be  made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation , 280 Hillside Avenue , Needham, MA 02494 ( 781-449-0324 )

Doniger-Daniel of West Palm Beach, FL and Stoughton, on January 5, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Goldman). Devoted father of William Doniger of Boston and Joseph Doniger and his wife Bonnie of Randolph. Cherished Papa of Marci Doniger and Chris daCamara, Stacey Doniger and Eric Friedrich. Loving brother of the late Louis, Murray, Israel Doniger and Frances Shevack. Very favorite uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Monday, Jan 9 at 1:00 pm. Shiva will be at the home of Joseph and Bonnie Doniger thru Saturday evening, January 14. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am Religious School, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, MA  02368.

Gordon-Edward, of Florida, formerly of Brookline, MA on January 5, 2012. Ed was a proud veteran of World War 2, serving in the Coast Guard. Beloved husband of Natly (Zuker) Gordon. Devoted father of Jerry and his wife Margie, Mark and his wife Sandi, and Linda and her husband Fred. Dear grandfather of Alison and her husband Mark, Merissa and her husband Mark, and Ronnie, Jamie, and Andrea. Proud great grandfather of Taylor and Matthew. Loving brother of the late Jay Gordon.  Uncle Eddie is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Cherished by many, Ed will be missed by family and friends. Graveside services at Beth El cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and Fred Greenberg, Monday only. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Conquer Cancer Coalition, www.conquercancer.org, the Conquer Cancer Coalition, PO Box 973, Framingham, MA 01701.

Rosen-Selma (Bernstein) of Boca Raton,Fl, formerly of Needham and Newton, unexpectedly on January 4, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Saul E. Rosen. Devoted mother of Richard A. Rosen and his wife Jo-Ann of Needham and the late Gail A. Rios. Cherished grandmother of Andrea E. Rosen of Jamaica Plain, Benjamin J. Rosen and his wife Michele of Natick and Dr. Clifford G. Rios and his wife Vanessa of CT. Loving great-grandmother of Nathan John Rosen. Loving sister of Dorothy T. Bernstein of Dedham. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton, on Sunday, January 8 at 11:30am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be held at the home of Richard and Jo-Ann Rosen on Sunday until 8 pm and Monday 2-4, 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers , please consider giving to the Yawkey Family Inn at Children’s Hospital Boston in memory of Selma Rosen to support patient family housing. Contributions can be made online at www.childlrenshospital.org/tribute or checks made payable to children’s Hospital Boston can be mailed to Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn Street, #731, Boston, MA 02215-5301.

Seymour “ Sonny”,Saslaw-of  Jamaica Plain , Gabbai  of   Nehar  Shalom Community Synagogue  of Jamaica Plain , on January 2, 2012.Beloved husband of Jacquelynn  Abraham-Saslow.Loving  father  of Sharon Bridson and her husband Gary of Sandown, NH, Joel Saslaw his wife Carole of West Peabody,MA .Loving stepfather  of Joshua Abraham.Cherished grandfather of Anna and Zachary Bridson and Justin and Ryan Saslaw.Brother of Irving Saslaw.Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St.(corner of  Chestnut St.) West Newton on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at King Solomon Cemetery , Centre St. West Roxbury ,Shivah will be held at his residence ,241 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain, Unit A201. Please announce at the gate that you are there for the shivah. There will be an evening service at 7:30 pm every night from Wednesday through Monday, except for Friday evening. Visitation hours will be from 2:00-5:00 and from 7:00-9:00 except Friday and Shabbos. On Friday, visitation hours will be from 11:30 am -3:00 pm thru Tuesday  morning  January 10.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue , 43 Lochstead Ave. , Jamaica Plain,MA 02130 or The Synagogue Council of MA,1320 Centre  St. ( Suite  306) Newton, MA 02459

Seymour “ Sonny”,Saslaw-of  Jamaica Plain , Gabbai  of   Nehar  Shalom Community Synagogue  of Jamaica Plain , on January 2, 2012.Beloved husband of Jacquelynn  Abraham-Saslow.Loving  father  of Sharon Bridson and her husband Gary of Sandown, NH, Joel Saslaw his wife Carole of West Peabody,MA .Loving stepfather  of Joshua Abraham.Cherished grandfather of Anna and Zachary Bridson and Justin and Ryan Saslaw.Brother of Irving Saslaw.Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St.(corner of  Chestnut St.) West Newton on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at King Solomon Cemetery , Centre St. West Roxbury ,Shivah will be held at his residence ,241 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain, Unit A201. Please announce at the gate that you are there for the shivah. There will be an evening service at 7:30 pm every night from Wednesday through Monday, except for Friday evening. Visitation hours will be from 2:00-5:00 and from 7:00-9:00 except Friday and Shabbos. On Friday, visitation hours will be from 11:30 am -3:00 pm thru Tuesday  morning  January 10.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue , 43 Lochstead Ave. , Jamaica Plain,MA 02130 or The Synagogue Council of MA,1320 Centre  St. ( Suite  306) Newton, MA 02459

Emanuel R. Goldman – of Newton Centre, MA and Waterville, ME ,on December  29, 2011Beloved husband of  Patricia ( Hillson) Goldman. Devoted father of  Bruce Goldman and his wife Beth of Norwood, Ellen Kaplansky and her husband Ely of Newton and Stephen N. Goldman of  Hallowell, ME.Dear grandfather of  Winna  Gorham and  her husband John , Seth Goldman and Liza  Kaplansky. Loving Brother of Esther Welling of Ossining, NY .Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel  1251 Washington St. ( Corner of Chestnut St.)West Newton,MA  on Tuesday  January 3, 2012 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA . A memorial observance will be held at the home of Ellen and Ely Kaplansky  Tuesday 4-8pm and  Wednesday 12-4 and 6- 8pm.In lieu of flowers  remembrances may be made toThe  American Parkinson Disease Association 135 Parkinson Ave. Staten Island,NY 10305

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Mildred (Wagman) Cowan- of Aventura, FL,formerly of Revere and Lynn, on December 30, 2011.Beloved wife of the late Henry Cowan.Devoted Mother of Lois  Maisel and Foster Cooperstein .Dear mother in law of the late Allan S. Maisel.Dear grandmother of the late Ben Feld.Sister of the late Arthur and Norman Wagman. She was a devoted aunt to many nieces, nephews and cousins .Millie was funny, friendly  and feisty.Known to many as Aunt Mille she was an avid  skier,golfer and bridge player.She was a life long friend to Irene Wolf , Shirley and Earl Cousens.Services were held  at The  Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251  Washington St. ( Chestnut St.) West Newton, MA on Sunday January 1, 2012 . Interment at Lakeside Memorial Park, Miami, FL on Tuesday January  3, 2012 at 11:00 am .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.SHIVA WILL BE HELD  AT LOIS’S  RESIDENCE  WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING  2-8pm .