Obituaries

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Mark William Wolozin, MD, FACC (1958-2023) 

Beloved husband, father, and brother, Mark William Wolozin passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2023 at the age of 65. Mark was the husband of Tina Usdin Wolozin, a true love to each other for 39 years, as well as being a proud and loving father to Gabrielle Wolozin Silver and Justin Spencer Wolozin. Family was always important to Mark including his loving relationships with his sisters Karen Wolozin Starr and Nancy Wolozin Allen and their families. Mark was born in Brockton, Massachusetts to Susanne and Allen Wolozin. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College and went on to pursue his medical education from Boston University School of Medicine (1984), where he continued his internship and residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Wolozin then completed his fellowship in Cardiology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. He served as a Clinical and Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston and was one of the first to become an expert in cardiac nuclear imaging. He was a founding member of the Society of Nuclear Cardiology, board-certified in Cardiology and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Wolozin was loved by his patients and fellow team members many of which he knew for 30+ years in and around the metro Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas. He was known by his patients to be a compassionate and intelligent physician. He loved helping others including teaching skiing, an interest he developed earlier in life along with photography. He also served as a volunteer ski patroller in North Carolina, was an amateur radio enthusiast, and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Services will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Wednesday, October 18,2023 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will take place at the home of Nancy and Matthew Allen, 32 Highland Meadows Lane, Weston, MA on Wednesday, from 2:00–5:00 pm and 7:00–9:00 pm. Shiva will continue also at the Allen home, on Thursday, October 19 from 6:00–8:00 pm. (Parking available next to the Meeting House, 40 Highland Meadows Lane.) In lieu of flowers, the family of Dr. Mark Wolozin requests that donations be made to the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation to support Georgia Heart Institute’s Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab.  Checks can be mailed to NGHS Foundation, 2150 Limestone Parkway Suite 115 Gainesville, GA 30501. Or, Salgi  Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation (https://salgi.org)

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Frances G. Pearlman. Frances was the proud mother of Helene Paul, and son-in-law, Richard Paul. She cherished her role as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was a constant source of love and guidance to her daughter. She passed away on October 13th, 2023, at the age of 93. Frances was born on April 7, 1930, in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and was the last surviving child of her parents, the late Ida (Kaitz) and Herman Gruber. Frances was also preceded in death by her siblings, Ruth, Martin, and Mary. Frances was also blessed with the joy of being a grandmother to her grandson, Benjamin Seigal and thrilled when she became a great-grandmother to Maddie and Harrison Seigal.

Shiva will follow a private funeral on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.

Donations in memory of Frances may be made to The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County:

Israel Emergency Fund (https://jewishboca.org/israel-at-war-donations/)

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BOOKSTON, John M., Jr., 76yrs, of Boston, October 8, 2023. John is survived by his wife Rosalie (Goodhart), son David (Samantha) and grandchildren Ellie, Robert and Becca. John is also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his son Robert “Robin”, and his sister Barbara.

Funeral service will be held at 12N Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA (parking on riverway). Burial to follow at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., W. Roxbury, MA. Service will be livestreamed by Temple Israel. Shiva will be held at the Home of David and Samantha, Thursday 4-7 pm and Friday, 2-5 pm . Donations in his memory may be made to any charity dealing with social justice.

Dr. Alfred John “Pete” Nicholson passed away on October 2, 2023, in the comfort and peace of his beloved home in Norton, MA, with loved ones by his side. He was 93. Born on June 22, 1930 to Max and Ethel (nee Alfond) Nicholson, Alfred’s older brother Ronnie nicknamed him “Pete” at an early age. Pete grew up in Lawrence, MA, surrounded by a beloved, extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

In 1954, Pete married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine “Sis” Silverman. Pete and Sis put down roots in Sharon, MA where they raised their five children, frequently welcomed their extended family and made lifelong friends. In 1996, Pete married Lucille “Lucy” (nee Sherry). Pete and Lucy shared a life welcoming family and friends into their charming homes in Norton, MA and North Palm Beach, FL.

Pete attended Phillips Academy, Andover (Class of ‘48), Harvard University (Class of ‘52), and Tufts Medical School (Class of ‘55).  From 1957 to 1959, he served as a Captain in the Air Force at Mathers AFB in Sacramento, CA.  Dr. Nicholson did his residency at Boston City Hospital and in 1963, and then established his own practice in Norwood, MA.  For more than two decades, Pete practiced as a general surgeon, for a time as Chief of Surgery, at Norwood Hospital.  In the later part of his career, Pete and Lucy (who was an RN) established and ran one of the first non-invasive vascular labs in the country.

Pete relished his well-earned retirement, devotedly tending his English gardens in Norton, keeping watch over the Intercoastal in Florida, conquering the daily crossword, reading fiction and history, and relishing music, frequently singing, humming, playing keyboards, drumming, tapping his feet and bopping to the beat.  Pete was a passionate fan of all Boston sports, but in particular, Harvard football, the Patriots, the Bruins and most of all, the Red Sox, eventually being rewarded with the 6 NFL championships and 4 World series championships. Beginning as a teenager and throughout his active adult years, Pete was an extraordinary golfer who relished competitive play and offering instruction to others. Off the links, Pete relished watching golf from his comfy couch or his leather recliner.

Pete delighted in watching British comedies series, and would work their comedic catchphrases into casual conversation. He could, hysterically, perform skits of his favorite comedy albums. But best of all, Pete could spin a yarn. That is to say, Pete was wonderfully funny.   And while his humorous and whimsical stories and jokes will endure, they won’t be told with his one-of-a-kind panache, exquisite timing, and perfect punchline delivery, more often than not punctuated by his trademark, contagious laugh.

Pete drew inspiration from Coach Jim Valvano’s iconic, wise words: “There are three things everyone should do each day. Number one is laugh.  Number two is think—spend some time in thought.  Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears. If you laugh, think and cry, that’s a heck of a day.” Pete was a brilliant and talented, passionate and compassionate, sweet and loving, decent and honorable man, who had one heck of a life. His soul and spirit remain deeply within us, always.

Pete is predeceased by his parents, his wife Lucy, and his brother Ronald Nicholson. He is survived by his children, Karen (Dane), Dick (Kathy), Peter, Bill (Sarah), and Nancy (Lars), and by their mother Sis.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Zoe, Forrest, Zack (Ryan), Ben, Toby, Charlie (Essence), Max and Lydia, and his great-grandchild Emery.

During the last years of their lives, Pete and Lucy were profoundly blessed to have loyal, compassionate and loving care-takers and friends Amy (Mark), Edny (Sergio), Hara, and Jamie (Geralyne), to whom Pete’s family are eternally grateful.

Pete’s immediate family gathered for a private funeral service on October 5, 2023.  Those wishing to honor Pete’s memory are encouraged to make donations to the Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary (https://www.winslowfarm.com/) in Norton, MA, a non-profit charitable organization devoted to the rescue and care of abandoned and mistreated animals.

Jason Gary Grossman, 74, of East Walpole passed away on October 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Penny, father to Rachel and her fiancé Marc DeHaan and Richard and Michelle Grossman. Devoted grandfather to Emma Rose and Gabriella Pearl. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 6, 10:30am at Temple Emeth 194 Grove St Chestnut Hill. Interment to follow at Temple Emeth Memorial Park. Shiva will be held at his late residence immediately following the burial until 4pm and on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 1pm-4pm.

Dr. David James Cohen, of Boca Raton, FL and Lexington, MA, October 3, 2023. Devoted husband of Carol (Berkman) Cohen. Loving father of Jonathan (Cheryl), Stephanie (David) Gallagher and Julie (John) Jankowski. Proud grandfather of Joshua (Lindsey) Cohen, Ryan Cohen, Jacob and Jocelyn Jankowski. Loving brother of the late Lee Kosow, Samuel Cohen and Marjorie Blank.

David grew up in Brookline and was a graduate of Boston University class of 1957 and Tufts Medical School class of 1961. He was a neurologist in private practice in Melrose, MA for over 40 years.

Graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers donation’s may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Mel Berman

April 17, 1939- October 1, 2023

Mel died peacefully at home, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life, Beverly, to whom he was married for 42 years, his beloved daughter, Samantha and son-in-law, Ben, two cherished grandchildren, Sloane and Bowen, and his adored sister, Ruth. After graduating from URI, Mel began his career as a chemist at the Jimmy Fund Research Center and continued with 35 wonderful years in R&D at Polaroid. Mel was a pilot, a ski instructor, and an avid Boston sports fan who was happiest spending time on the Cape with his dear family and friends. A funeral will be held Oct. 4 at 1pm at Temple Shalom in Newton. Interment to follow at Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Shiva will be at Mel’s home on Oct. 4th – 4pm – 8pm and Oct. 5th – 2pm – 6pm. Donations can be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.

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We deeply grieve the passing of Meryl Bonnie Shulkin (fondly known as Bonnie) of Wayland, Massachusetts on September 30, 2023, at age 77. Beloved wife of Martin Shulkin for 55 years, devoted mother to Jennifer Harris and her husband Jonathan of New York City, and to Matthew Shulkin and his wife Traci of Weston, Massachusetts. By far, her greatest pride and joy came from her five grandchildren, Jake, Cole and Sienna Shulkin and Tucker and Charlotte Harris. To them, she was “Mema” and “Bon Bon”, and she loved them dearly.

Born in Philadelphia to Ruth and I. George Segal, she is survived by her brother Steven and his wife Paula Segal, and by her sister Sherry and her husband Marty Nash, and by her many nieces, cousins and family members. She attended Lower Merion High School outside of Philadelphia, and went on to graduate from Boston University, during which time she met her husband.

Bonnie will be remembered for her devotion to family, and her generosity and selflessness. She was adored by her countless friends, who considered her a sister, and with whom they could rely on for her honesty, advice, and confidences.  Her quick wit, sense of humor and magnetic personality added to the energy and atmosphere wherever she was.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 2^nd at 1:00pm at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, Massachusetts; burial service to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva at the home of Matthew and Traci Shulkin on Monday, October 2^nd and Tuesday, October 3^rd (6-9pm both evenings).

If you care to make a donation in honor of Meryl Bonnie Shulkin, please send to The Martin P. Solomon Medical Scholars Program at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital or The American Diabetes Association.

James I. Ladge, age 55 of Brookline, MA, passed away on Thursday, Sept 29th, surrounded by his loving family, after a two-year battle with Glioblastoma, which he fought with bravery, positivity and an amazing sense of humor.

Beloved husband of Johanna Kaplan. Devoted father of Charlie, Jackson and Corey Ladge. Stepfather of Livvy and Jack Bryan and dog father of Kali. Loving son of Marilyn and the late John Ladge. Brother of Meredith Ladge. Nephew of Bunny Ladge and Stephen and Ronda Newman. Cousin of David, Michael and Rich Newman. Son-in-law of Mark and Erika Kaplan, brother-in-law of Jess and Danielle Kaplan and uncle of Nathaniel, Jacob, Alexander and Will. Jim is also survived by his surrogate family at Appleton Partners, led by Doug Chamberlain, where Jim spent his 30-year career in Finance after graduating from Syracuse University, and by countless friends who have been an incredible support to Jim and his family before and during his illness.

Jim will be remembered for his keen sense of humor, biting wit, heart-melting smile and incredible generosity and selflessness. Jim was a quiet leader who preferred to lift up others rather than himself. He spent his adult life most comfortable in the role of caretaker and mentor both in work and life. He was loved by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva at Beth Elohim will follow the burial from 1:00-3:00. Shiva will continue Thursday, Oct 5th from 1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00 at 1501 Beacon St, Brookline in the function room on the 1st floor.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the David Reardon Research Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445.

Paula  L. Wolfson (nee Berman) passed away peacefully at her home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on September 28. 2023, surrounded by her family.  To the surprise of no one who knew her, Paula remained her vibrant self to the very end. Paula is survived by her husband of nearly sixty years, Neil, her children, Richard (Lou Anne), Melissa, and Douglas (Abigail), six grandchildren, Hannah, Jake, Kyle, Maryn, Brader, and Lucas, her sister, Audrey (John), and many loving nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.  They and Paula’s countless friends will treasure having been embraced by her boundless enthusiasm and love, even as they mourn her loss. Paula’s family will hold a private funeral service for her in her hometown of Boston and will host a celebration of life in Palm Beach Gardens later this fall.  In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to either the Massachusetts General Hospital, Andrew Warshaw Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund in honor of Doctor David Ryan or the JAFCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION.