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Martin Newfield

September 7, 2011

Newfield-Martin of Raynham, on September 5, 2011. Beloved husband of Jean (Fahey) Newfield. Devoted father of Gary R. Newfield and his wife Heather, Sandra A. Newfield, Heidi R. Swanick and her husband Patrick, Marsha N. Nehiley and her husband John. Step father of Kara Fahey-Riel and her husband George, Kyle Fahey, Kevin Fahey and his wife Orieta, Keith Fahey and his wife Michelle. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Loving brother of Paul Newfield and his wife Sarah. Uncle of Terri Newfield. Services in St. Ann’s Parish Center, 660 N. Main St. Raynham, on Wednesday, September 7, at 9 a.m. Following the burial at St Joseph Cemetery, Taunton, a memorial observance will be held at St. Ann’s Parish Center until 1 p.m.. Memorial observances will also be held at his late residence on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm and Thursday, 6-8 pm. Former owner of Newfield Insurance Agency in Raynham for many years. He also founded Raynham Oil Change in Raynham. Marty was a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Interscholastic Football Officials since 1972, Member and Past President of the Taunton Jaycees, Member of the Planning Board of Raynham, School building and Site committee in Raynham, and the Taunton Zoning Board of Appeals. He volunteered for SRPEDD and SCORE. In 2003 he received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Town of Raynham. He believed that service to humanity is the best work of life. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Raynham Giants Youth Football, P.O. Box 587, Raynham, MA 02768

 

Murray Stanford Kozinn

September 5, 2011

Murray Stanford Kozinn, age 97, of Aventura, Fl. on September  2, 2011.Hie sis survivved by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mildred, his three children Nancy Falchuk of Newton,Dr. Wesley Kozinn of  Allentown, PA and Andrew Kozinn of New York, NY.He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Funeral Services were held in Florida.Remembrances may be made to New England Hadassah, 220 Reservoir St.. Suite 23, Needham, MA 02494

Florence Mann

September 4, 2011

MANN, Florence (Liss) Of Canton, formerly of New Bedford and Longboat Key, FL, on September 1, 2011. Daughter of the late Joseph Liss and Bella (Davidow) Liss. For 55 years the beloved wife of the late Howard Z. Mann. Mother of Jeffrey Mann and his wife Deborah of Osterville, Edward Mann and his wife Jeryll of Framingham, and Susan Bain and her husband Robert of Hingham. Grandmother of Beth and Arnon Klein, Andrew and Hillary Mann, and Marjorie and Erissa. Great grandmother of Zachary and Jake Klein. Sister of Pauline Feinstein and her husband Elliott of Westport. Graveside services at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Following the service a memorial observance will be held at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford. Memorial observance will continue on Monday 4-8 p.m. at the Mann residence, 136 Del Pond Dr. (Orchard Cove), Canton. Remembrances may be made to Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740. Florence was a graduate of Simmons College, Boston, class of 1942. She and her husband owned and operated womens apparel stores in New Bedford

Alfred Karofsky

September 4, 2011

KAROFSKY, Alfred 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Formerly of Newton, and Wayland, on September 3, 2011. He leaves his beloved wife of 71 years, Lorraine (Goldberg) Karofsky, three sons and daughters-in law, Lee and Linda Karofsky of West Palm Beach, FL; Harvey and Gale Karofsky of Palm Beach, FL; and Marc and Susan Karofsky of Wayland, MA. In addition, he leaves his grandchildren; Robin and Stephen Malasky, Eric and Kimberly Karofsky, Judd and Samantha Karofsky, Keri Glassman, Tracy and Matthew Shepard, and Lindsay and Dan Guttell, as well as his 10 great grandchildren; Hannah and Max Malasky, Matthew, Spencer, and Brooks Karofsky, Dylan, Ellie, and Alexandra Karofsky, Rex and Maizy Glassman. He was the brother of the late Mark and Sydney Karofsky. Al lettered in four sports at Brookline High School, and was an avid golfer, winning 6 consecutive club championships at New Seabury CC on Cape Cod. He was a member of Hickory Shafts, New England Senior Golf Association, and Past President of The Apparel Industry of New England. He was President and Founder, with his brother Mark, of Summit Sportwear Company, a manufacturer of ladies apparel. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Wednesday September 7, 11:45 AM. Immediately following the burial, memorial observance will be at the Clubhouse at the Hills at Mainstone, 133 Hillside Drive, Wayland until 5:00 PM, and 7:00-9:00 PM. Thursday, 1:00-4:00PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

 

Evelyn Fishman

August 30, 2011

Fishman-Evelyn, of New York City, NY, on August 27, 2011. Dear daughter of the late Anna and Isaac Fishman. Loving sister of the late Alfred and Herbert Fishman. Services will be in NY. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Dr. Arnold Miller

August 27, 2011

MILLER, Dr. Arnold Of Newton, on August 27, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Faythe Eller-Miller. Devoted father of Loren S. Miller of Arlington, David A. Miller and his wife Michele of Waban and Ethan B. Miller of Chestnut Hill. Dear grandfather of Alexa C. Miller, Tori J. Miller and Brett E. Miller. Loving brother of Celia Sterling-Marsh. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Tues., August 30 at 2 p.m. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, a memorial observance will be in the function room at his residence, 210 Nahanton St. (Nahanton Woods), Newton, through 9 p.m. Tues. only. Remembrances may be made to the Dr. Arnold Miller Scholarship Fund for Autism, c/o L.C.D.C. Inc., 154 Wells Avenue, Suite 5, Newton, MA 02459.

Leon Shulman

August 25, 2011

 

SHULMAN, Leon Of Dedham, formerly of Newton on August 24, 2011. Beloved husband and best friend of Cynthia (Brezniak) Shulman for 59 years. Dear son of the late David and Sarah Shulman. Devoted father of Steven Shulman and his wife Debra Yanofsky, Ken Shulman and his wife Valerie, Bill Shulman and his wife Wendy. Papa Lee to Harrison, Andrew, Sophie and Simon Shulman. Loving brother of Robert Shulman and the late Ethel Bronstein and Freda Feins Perlman. Services at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward St. Newton on Friday August 26, 2011 at 12:00 noon. Following the interment at Baker St. West Roxbury family and friends are invited to Temple Emanuel until 5:00 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Steven Shulman and Debra Yanofsky Saturday evening, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 pm, 7-9pm and then continuing Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Bill and Wendy Shulman 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies Shulman Acharai Fund 126 High St. Boston, MA 02110

Leo Brenner

August 22, 2011

Brenner-Leo (Yehuda) of Stoughton, on August 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Gertrud (Tamar) (Zloczower). Devoted father of Miriam Blankstein and her husband Larry of Sharon and Nurit Berman and her husband Mark of Williamstown. Dear grandfather of Rachel and Matthew Breman, Alanna and Jared Kotler, Rebecca and Jeremiah Sisitsky and Noah and Mollie Berman. Great grandfather of Sabastian and Aviva Breman, Benjamin and Lev Kotler and Madelyn Sisitsky. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, August 24 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of  Miriam and Larry Blankstein on Wednesday until 9 pm , Thursday 1-4, 7-9 pm and Friday morning 9-12 Noon. Memorial observance will continue at Leo’s late residence on Sunday and Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA  02368 or to Friends of Israel Defense Forces, 1430 Broadway, New York, New York  10018.

Laura D. Coe

August 22, 2011

COE, Laura D. (Dufan) Of Hyde Park, died peacefully in her 101st year, on August 21, 2011. Dear daughter of the late Myer and Rose Dufan. Devoted mother of Connie Holsberg and her husband Joel. Dear grandmother of Elyse and Michelle, and one great-grandchild. Loving sister of the late Max and Joseph Dufan. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday, August 23 at 10:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, West, Brookline, MA 02446. Laura was a retired Boston City Hospital nurse and life member of Hadassah.

David Zide

August 18, 2011

Zide-David of Stoughton, formerly of Brockton on August 17, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Ida (Laserson). Loving brother of Florence Barat and her husband Willy of Revere and the late Harold Zide. Graveside services at the Custom Tailors Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday, August 21 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Samuel and Gail Blake on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to the Shriners Hospitl, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA  02114.

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