Obituaries

Katz-Lynne, formerly of Easton, MA, passed away Sept 6, 2024. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Katz, and Benjamin Perlo and his wife Joann. Proud MeMe of Jacob, Jocelyn, and Greyson Perlo. Dear sister of Randi Katz, and the late Larry Katz. Daughter of the late Paul Katz and Bernice Katz. Lynne leaves nephews, great nephews. Funeral service at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynne’s memory may be made to The Boston Home, 2049 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02124.

Marvin E. Golding of Medway, formerly of Framingham and Boca Raton, FL, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2024, with family members by his side.  He was 92.  Born in Boston in 1932, Marvin was the son of the late Herman and Dorothy Golding.  Predeceased by his brother Jordan, Marvin is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carolyn (Kaplan) and his three children Robert (Stacy) of Vero Beach, FL, Thomas (Jenny) of Franklin and Nancy Purdy (Lincoln) of Franklin.  Marvin also leaves behind 8 beloved grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, whom he cherished.

Marvin’s family would like to thank the staff of Whitney Place, Salmon Private Care Options and Salmon VNA & Hospice for all of their care and attention.

Burial will be private.  Visiting hours at Whitney Place in Medway on Monday, September 9 from 3-5 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.

A link to view the livestream funeral service can be found here.

Of South Easton, on September 4, 2024. Services at The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Shiva to follow at the home of Peter Savage.

Stephen Howard Kaye

(December 22, 1937 – September 2, 2024)

Stephen H. “Steve” Kaye, 86, of Westport, Connecticut passed away on September 2, 2024. Born in Boston, Steve lived his early life in Dorchester, MA where he attended Boston Latin School and then moved to Newton, MA where he graduated from Newton High School.

Steve was a fixture of the Westport community for over 50 years and was known as funny, smart, kind, caring, quirky, and unique. Steve lived his life with energy and positivity. A passionate sailor, his boat “Forever Young” expressed in name his outlook and vigor. Steve was an avid skier of groomed blue runs, a black belt in martial arts, always made new friends at the gym, and a ping pong player with an overpowering serve.

After working for Procter and Gamble, Gillette, and multiple advertising, packaging and consulting firms, he founded Steve Kaye New Products, Inc. in 1977. He built it into one of the most successful new product companies in the country, working with Fortune 500 firms as well as smaller entrepreneurial companies. He proudly played a role in the creation of Huggies diapers, the Got Milk campaign, chocolate-covered Oreos and many more memorable products of the 1980s and 1990s.

For the past eleven years, Steve was an adjunct professor of marketing and sales at Sacred Heart University and Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT, where he thoroughly enjoyed engaging with his students and sharing his vast knowledge. He impacted many young lives that might have otherwise never benefited from a teacher of his caliber.

Steve proudly attended Harvard Business School and MIT; and was a 1st Lieutenant US Army Quartermaster Corps.

The son of Milton and Mina Kaye, Steve valued family above all else. He is survived by his beloved life partner of over 30 years Linda Arenson of Westport, CT; son Bruce Kaye and son-in-law Misael Rodriguez of Milford, CT; daughter Joan Garbow and son-in-law Roger Garbow of Ridgefield, CT; son Peter Kaye and daughter-in-law Andrea Mazur of Chevy Chase, MD; grandchildren Ben and Julia Garbow and Sally and Margot Kaye; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Kenny Wexler of Brookline, MA; and cousins Stanley and Enid Shulman also of Brookline.

Donations in Steve’s honor can be made to Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties, 46 Peaceable Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877; www.ourshirshalom.org

Sandy Bloomberg lived life his way – the way he wanted.  He died peacefully surrounded by family on September 3rd.  He leaves his loving wife of 40 years, Carolina; his daughter, Mikaela; his son, Josh, and his wife, Julie; and his four grandchildren, Sid, Momo, Kal, and Sunny.

Sandy (Samuel) grew up on Beacon St. in Brookline, MA, with his parents, Harvey and Harriet, his brother Jeff, and his beloved grandmother Clara.  He graduated from Brookline High School in 1969, found college was not for him, and got right to work.

In 1972, he founded the local consumer electronics chain Tweeter Etc. with his cousin Michael, which grew to 180 stores at its peak. Sandy took great joy in pleasing his customers, marketing uniquely, and creating opportunities for his cherished employees. In 2011, he was recognized for his contributions to the industry by being inducted into the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame.

Despite being financially secure, Sandy never paid retail his entire life.  Indeed, he was the Tom Brady of coupons.

He had a big heart and, with his wife, generously supported countless charitable causes, including Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (now known as 2Life Communities), the Boys and Girls Club, the Brookline Public Library, and Beaver Country Day School. He had a gregarious, charming, and witty personality and left a mark on every community he was a part of.

Sandy had an abundance of lifelong friends who became part of his extended family. Being friends with Sandy meant receiving spontaneous calls with offers of last-minute concert tickets, an extra 55” TV he had lying around, or help in a time of need. In his later years, Sandy loved playing golf, enjoying time with his grandchildren, eating foods specifically prohibited by his doctor, rooting for Boston sports teams, and discount shopping (RIP Filene’s Basement).

Sandy was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

Services will be held at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, on Friday, September 6th, at 11:30 a.m. Shiva will be held at the home of Josh and Julie Bloomberg directly after the service until 5 p.m. and on Sunday, September 8th, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts may be made to 2Life Communities, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135, or online at 2LifeCommunities.org.

Larry Mark Rodenstein, a beloved father, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 24, 2024 at the age of 72.

Larry was born in Boston, MA.  He was raised in Dorchester and Newton, attending Boston Latin High School and Newton South High School.  Larry graduated from Northeastern University with both a BS and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as a mechanical engineer and later as a consultant in the field of autism research.   Larry considered being a father to Keith Rodenstein the greatest gift of his life.  He was a devoted father and would do anything for his son.  Larry enjoyed the mountains, the South Shore and the Cape.  After spending much time there as a boy, Larry loved to be in Nantasket, especially at World’s End.  Larry is survived by his son, Keith Rodenstein.  He was predeceased by his parents, Florence and Gershon Rodenstein and his sister Barbara Skolnick.  He also leaves his brother-in-law Steven, niece Judith Kaufman and her son Brandon as well as his nephew and family Adam, Amy, Eliana, Harold and Isaac Skolnick.  Larry had many friends, including at the Elliot House in Needham and Golda Meir House in Newton.  He will be missed by his former spouse, Janice Axelrod. Funeral services will be private.

Harris Cohen, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 98. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Alida, his sisters Reena Appelberg and Dorothy (Devorah) Moten, and his parents Hyman (Herbert) and Anna Cohen.

Harris leaves behind his daughter Charlotte and son-in-law, Neil Sheer; and daughters Eileen and Barbara Cohen; his grandchildren Hannah and Michael Donovan, and Haley and Dan Glennan; his great-granddaughter Kellyanne Glennan; and his dear nephew William Asnes and his wife Ellen.

Harris was born on April 22, 1926, in Boston, MA.  He left high school to support his family, working several part-time jobs doing typesetting for a printer and selling newspapers, while continuing his high school work at night.  He proudly completed his studies to graduate with his senior class. On January 16, 1949, he married Alida, and their 71-year journey together began.

They were together through many business ventures, beginning with his work with Acorn Films and Back Bay Film Labs in Boston, where he managed a crew of cameramen and developed films for ABC, CBS, and NBC news.  One of his films was acclaimed for capturing the last view of the ill-fated luxury liner, the Andrea Doria, when it sank off the coast of Nantucket in 1956.  When videotape became the recording media of choice, Harris and Alida decided to retire his film business and they purchased a Kampgrounds of America (KOA) franchise, building a 100-site campground in Webster, MA.  In 1972, he sold the KOA and joined Lewis Duplicating Service, a Sharon-based printing and mail distribution company that he eventually purchased and moved into his home.  In addition to becoming known throughout the town for printing and mailing most of the temple and church bulletins, Harris also supported the Sharon town offices, Recreation Department, Rotary Club, and the Sharon Men’s Club.

Throughout his various business endeavors, Harris and Alida’s commitment to their children never waned.  There were annual camping trips in their travel trailer up and down the east coast.  They eventually purchased a motor home and traveled across the country.  They were very present in their daughters’ lives, especially admired for the unending support they provided to Barbara through her many life’s challenges.

Harris was involved in the start-up of Temple Sinai in 1958.  He was a member of the Building and Finance Committee and chaired the Ritual Committee at the Bell House.  As a member of the Board of Trustees, in 1961 he was elected President of the new synagogue on Ames Street.  He and Alida served as co-directors of the Sharon Federation of Temple Youth (SFTY), hosting a group of 29 teens on a bus trip to Expo ’67 in Montreal, Canada.  Over the years, Harris served on numerous committees, served again as temple President, was a member of the Brotherhood, and served as editor of the temple bulletin for many years.  He chaired the committee that built the Lester Bernstein Memorial Library, and the Holocaust Memorial.  Harris and Alida took tremendous pride in their participation in the Holocaust Stamps Project, founded by their daughter Charlotte, trimming and counting nearly a quarter million stamps over the course of many years.

Harris found incredible joy in sharing the lives of his granddaughters, Hannah and Haley, attending endless dance recitals, school events, gymnastics meets, and basketball games.  He and Hannah had weekly timeslots for cookies, tea, and movies. When the girls found their forever soul mates, their “Zaidy” took Michael and Dan into his heart, and we were all so blessed that he was able to attend their weddings in 2023.  He became a great-granddad in 2024 and enjoyed afternoon lunches and finger games with baby Kellyanne.  In the last four years, Harris — who had previously been named the “Mayor of Marie Avenue” by his loving neighbors — became an active participant in the BrightView Senior Living community in Canton, MA.

His family and friends will remember Harris for his warmth, kind and loving heart, determination, his infectious humor, his intelligence and magnetic personality.  He lived his life with sincerity, integrity, and dignity.

The funeral service will be at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, MA on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva (visiting hours) on Thursday will be in the social hall at Temple Sinai immediately following the burial from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., concluding with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m.  Remembrances in memory of Harris may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067 or to an animal rescue or shelter of your choice.

Jonathan Quentin Abrahms, age 80, born September 27, 1943 passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jaimi Abrahms, his wife Gail Abrahms (nee Gold), and his parents and siblings. Jonathan leaves behind his son Nathaniel and daughter-in-law Natalie, as well as his daughter Tracy Gaudiano and her husband Fran. He was a proud grandfather to his five grandsons: Ben, Harrison, Maxwell, Sebastian, and Gabriel. In his later years, Jonathan resided at the Wesley Community, where he received great care and compassion. Before his retirement, he was a lifelong entrepreneur with a keen business sense and dedication. The first part of his career he managed retail clothing and in the second half, he was a bagel shop owner in Massachusetts and Florida. Jonathan will be deeply missed by his family, the Wesley Community and those few who truly knew and appreciated him over the years. His quiet presence and steadfast spirit will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Marvin Paul Kosow passed away at JFK Hospital in Atlantis, Florida on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Schwartz); children Andrew, Keith (Dolly), Robyn, Scott, Susan (John) and Rob. He was the loving brother of Jeffrey, Robert, and Gerald. Adoring papa of Haley, Olivia, Campbell, Jordan, Aidan, Beckett and Ari. Marvin was born in Brookline, Massachusetts to Joseph and Barbara (Bond) Kosow and stepson to Ben Sack, who treated Marvin as his son. Marvin attended Belmont Hill School and then earned a Bachelor degree in Business from the University of Miami. He also attended Boston University Law School. Marvin was a success in the real estate industry. He started working in the mortgage business for his father, but later built his own residential and commercial real estate firm. Kosow Construction Corp. built numerous apartment complexes in Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as owning and managing several shopping centers throughout the United States. He was known to be a very kind and generous man to his family, friends, and business associates. He loved playing golf with his wife Nancy on Sundays, as well as with his Bogey Boys at High Ridge Country Club in Palm Beach. He was also a member of Pine Brook Country Club in Weston. Marvin previously lived for many years in Newton, MA. A private funeral will take place in Sharon, MA. Shiva at Marvin and Nancy’s home on Sunday, 9/1 from 2-5pm and Monday, 9/2 from 1-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Marvin’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation.

                                                 Marcelle Watkin (née Woolf)
of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. Daughter of the late Israel Woolf and the late Hilda Silberman. Beloved wife of Dr. Arnold Watkin of 55 years. Devoted mother of Heath Watkin of New York and Charla Turgel (née Watkin) of Needham. Adoring mother-in-law of Katie Watkin and Mike Turgel. Proud Mimi (grandmother) of Ella Watkin, Abigail Watkin, Jeremy Turgel, and Eli Turgel. Loving sister of Rena Lieberman (née Woolf) and Mervyn Woolf and cherished sister-in-law of Aubrey Lieberman.

Graveside service will be held at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA (Temple Emanuel section) on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Following the funeral, Shiva will be immediately following at the home of Arnold Watkin 120 Rachel Road, Newton, MA with Minyan services starting at 4:30pm until 7pm. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations in Marcelle’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380, or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.