Obituaries

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Bikofsky, Allan M. of Needham, died on September 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Allan was born on January 8, 1921 in Boston, MA.  Allan was married to his beloved wife, Irene Bikofksy (Lappin) from 1951 until Irene’s death in 2016.  Allan’s parents were the late Max and May Bikofsky.  Allan was cherished father of Greg and Reva (Bikofsky) Davis and Richard and Barbara (Bikofsky) Cataldo.  Grandfather of Shota and Cory (Davis) Furuyama, James and Andrew Cataldo.  Brother of Jason Bikofsky and the late Lynn Bikofsky and uncle to Eric and Andrea Bikofsky and Emily Bikofsky and great uncle of Kacie and Mia Bikofsky.  Also, survived by many cousins.  Private services were held at Sharon Memorial.  Burial was at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life or to a charity of your choice.  The family wants to thank the Second Floor South House staff for their extraordinary care and kindness they displayed, especially in his final days.  Thank you to Dr. Olivia Liff, Maria, Jinna, Suzanne and the rest of the extended HSL family.

Arthur Lee Dickerman of Newton, MA passed away peacefully (but reluctantly), surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 9^th at the age of 80. He maintained his fighting spirit and good sense of humor until the very end. He loved life and his family, and was not thrilled about leaving, but had no regrets.

Arthur attended military college at Norwich University, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He loved his alma mater and credited his military background for much of his success in life, particularly his fortitude. After serving in the Corps of Engineers, he went on to a long and successful career in commercial construction, ultimately founding his own company, A.L. Dickerman Construction, where he completed numerous projects, including many for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He genuinely loved talking to people and was gifted with the ability to get along with just about anyone.

Arthur was most proud of his family, who he put above all else. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Diane, his daughter Jessica (Matthew) Greenberger, his son Andrew (Erin), along with his five grandchildren, Alex, Katelyn, Spencer, Crosby, and Lucy.

Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon on Thursday, September 15th at 1PM. Interment following the service. Memorial Observance will be held at his late residence on Thursday following the Service from 4-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Dr. McDermott Kidney Cancer Research Fund) or MSPCA Angell Kindness and Care for Animals. For donations to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, please make checks payable to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (in memo section state: Dr. McDermott Kidney Cancer Research). Mail to: David F. McDermott MD, 330 Brookline Ave., Kirstein 218, Boston, MA 02215.

Brustman, Frederick, of Newton, MA passed away Sept. 9, 2022. Husband of the late June (Ostar) Brustman. Brother of Richard Brustman and his wife Loretta of Schenectady, NY. Frederick leaves loving companion Joan Lester. Born July 15, 1937 to the late Mark and Martha (Fawer) Brustman.

Fred was raised in Brooklyn and earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree at Cornell University and a Law Degree at the University of Connecticut. He moved to the Boston area to be a patent attorney for the Polaroid Corporation.

He had many hobbies including jewelry making, silver smithing, and collecting object d’art that pleased him. The hobby he was most fond of was sailing.

Fred was well liked by friends, associates and family, he was active in Newton politics and had a good sense of humor. And he was a mensch.

Graveside service for close family and friends at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frederick’s memory may be made to Community Boating Boston, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114.

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Rubin, Esther M. (Goldstein), of Medford, MA, passed away September 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Rubin for 72 wonderful years. Devoted mother of Michael Rubin and his wife Diana, and Paula Allen and her husband Harvey. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Rubin and his wife Ashley, Jennifer Rubin, David Rubin and his wife Maria, and Max Levine. Proud great-grandmother of Charles and Jacob Rubin. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 11:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Esther may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Earle “Pat” Groper passed peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2022 in his home with his wife Eleanor of 67 years by his side holding hands.  Pat was a man of detail, principal, honor and most important, family.

Born March 17, 1932 in the back seat of a taxi cab in Montreal, Canada. He moved to Newton, Massachusetts at the age of 4 where he lived the rest of his life.  He was a graduate of Harvard University class of ‘54  with a Law Degree from Boston University class of ‘58. He went directly into the family Wine and Spirits wholesale business Branded Liquors, which he built and ran for 31 years. Over his career, and with many philanthropic actions, Pat sat on the board of overseers for Brandeis University, the board of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Board of Directors for US Trust Bank, elected the President, then chairman of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association of America, as well as being involved in many other businesses and charity organizations.  An avid golfer, skier and his passion for baseball took him from pitching at Harvard to the farm league of the Red Sox where he pitched to his idol Ted Williams.

His unwavering love for his family was without question.  He is survived by his wife Eleanor, his children, Scott and Eve, Jeff and Laura, Brad and Pilar, Tracy and Neil, his grandchildren Brett, Sarah, Max, Simone, Isabelle, Jack, Zachary, Olivia and Casey, as well as his great-granddaughter Dylan and Sister and Brother-in-law Zelda and Phillip Smith.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 6,2022 at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, Massachusetts.

The family will be sitting Shiva at the home of Tracy and Neil Ross on Tuesday, September 6 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm and Wednesday, September 7 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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Marvin Aaron Portnoy, 100, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Hecht), his son Jay Portnoy and daughter-in-law Deborah (Ungerleider) Portnoy, his daughter Joanne Portnoy, and his grandchildren Noah and Rachel. He was a devoted brother to the late Roslyn (Portnoy) Siegal.

Born in Worcester on December 1, 1921 to Jenny and David Portnoy, Marvin grew up in Dorchester. After graduating from Roxbury Memorial High School, he entered the Air Force division of the U.S. Army in 1943 during WWII, where he served as a cryptographer in the Pacific theater until his honorable discharge in 1946. A Bentley College alumnus, Marvin applied his business skills at the Watertown Arsenal and as a partner and general manager of Bostonian Luggage Company. Thereafter, he went on to run his own successful accounting practice, serving small businesses around metropolitan Boston, for over 30 years until his retirement.

Marvin and his wife Shirley built a strong, lifelong partnership of 73 years. Together, they lovingly raised two children in Newton and cultivated a large circle of lifelong friends with whom they enjoyed a vibrant social life. He cherished his children and grandchildren. Marvin was also very proud of his large extended family who brought him great joy. When they retired to Florida, Marvin and Shirley continued to remain close to family and friends. More recently they returned to their Newton home.

Marvin will be remembered for the kindness, respect, warmth, and generosity he offered to his family, friends, clients, and acquaintances. He was genuinely interested in those around him and was adored by everyone who knew him.

He loved to solve mathematical and organizational problems using his natural intelligence and logic skills. He was an avid athlete who played many sports, including softball until age 50. He was also a loyal fan of the Red Sox and Patriots.

Services will be held at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Immediately after burial, family and friends are invited to the function room at his residence where Shiva will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM that evening.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Jewish Family & Children’s Service Boston, Boston Children’s Hospital, or  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Of Canton, September 2, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Paul Benjamin Slate. Devoted mother of Ronald Slate (Nancy Gilson Slate) and the late Kenneth Slate. Dear grandmother of Abigail Slate Ciampa (Michael Ciampa), Jenny Sarah Slate (Benjamin Shattuck) and Stacey Frances Slate. Great-grandmother of Madeleine, Samuel and Ruby Ciampa, Ida Lupine Slate-Shattuck, and Nadine Pascha Slate. Sister of the late Marcel Schwartz. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Monday, September 5, 2022 at 11:45 am. Remembrances in memory of Rochelle may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Irving Martin Kriegsman, 91, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully on September 2, 2022. Irving was born in Boston on July 9, 1931, to Dora and Edward Kriegsman, and was the loving brother of Bernard Kriegsman (deceased).

After graduating from Boston English High School at the age of 15, Irving earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.

Shortly after graduating college, Irving was drafted and served in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, Irving attended and graduated from Boston University School of Law. After law school, Irving worked in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner. Irving then spent the next 60 years practicing law as a patent attorney, including several decades as the founding member of Kriegsman & Kriegsman, where Irving was joined by his two sons.

Irving married the love of his life, Marlene, and together they raised three children in
Framingham. In their later years, Irving and Marlene moved to Ogunquit, Maine, where they made countless memories with friends and family. More recently, Irving and Marlene returned to Framingham, residing at the Shillman House.

Irving is survived by Marlene, their children, Ed (wife Meryl), Debi (husband Rich), and Dan (wife Deborah), nine grandchildren, Barry (wife Kelly), David (wife Sydney), Ethan, Rachel, Jason, Aaron, Sophia, Leah, and Rebecca, and one great-grandchild, Emma.

Irving was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was beloved by his family, on whom he made an indelible mark. Irving will be remembered for his storytelling, his unique perspective on the world, his love of food, his time joyfully spent with family, and his unwavering loyalty to the Red Sox.

Funeral & burial at Sharon Memorial Park at 10 am on September 5th, 2022. Immediately after burial, family & friends can gather at the home of David & Sydney Kriegsman in Foxboro.

Shiva hours are on Monday, September 5th, from 6 to 8pm at the home of Debi & Rich Shapiro in Framingham.

Shiva hours continue on Tuesday, September 6th from 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the home of Debi & Rich Shapiro in Framingham.

After a wonderful life of 92 years, Lee Aronson, devoted wife, amazing Mom and wonderful Nana, passed away quietly and with dignity at her NewBridge home on August 31st surrounded by her loving family. Lee was the loving wife of the late Norman Aronson and sister of Sarita Cordell and the late Helen Cravis. She is survived by her children, Steven & Risa, Nancy & James Rubenstein, and Bunny Aronson; her loving grandchildren Heidi & Tom McMaster, Danny & Taryn Aronson, Jared Rubenstein & Luthor Creek, Matthew Aronson & Erin Bys, Lindsay and Max Kotlarchyk, and Megan & Tyler Lynn; as well as 8 loving great-grandchildren and her many loving nieces and nephews.

Lee grew up in the Boston area, middle daughter of the late Harry and Kerna Wolff.   She went on to become a nurse at Mass General Hospital and left a lasting legacy as vice president of Aronson Insurance for over 40 years.

Lee’s funeral will take place on Sunday September 4, at 2:00 at Temple Beth Avodah in Newton. Burial will follow immediately at Sharon Memorial Park. On Sunday, September 4th, Shiva will be held from 5:00-7:00 at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham. Each of Lee’s children will also host shiva to accommodate their many family members and friends: On Monday, September 5 from 7:00-9:00 and on Tuesday, September 6 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 at the home of Steven & Risa Aronson; On Monday, September 5 from 4:00 – 8:00 at the home of Nancy & James Rubenstein; and on Wednesday, September 7 from 7:00-9:00 at the home of Bunny Aronson.

Donations in Lee’s memory may be made to Jewish National Fund, Account #RN220286, 77 Franklin St, Suite 514, Boston, MA 02110, or Hebrew Senior Life, c/o NewBridge, 5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026.

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After living and working with lung cancer for over three years, Jill passed away this morning, August 30,2022. Jill passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her entire family. Jill was 66 years old.

Jill is survived by her husband of 32 years, David Nalven; their daughters and husbands Sarah Goldman Nalven and Daniel Ackerman and Claire Goldman Nalven and Zachary Sawyer; her parents Herbert and Joan Goldman; her brother and sister Robert Goldman and Alice Kiselik; seven nieces and nephews; and her grandson Jesse Ackerman.

Jill worked for over 30 years as a primary care internist at Brigham and Women’s and Faulkner Hospitals in Boston, taking care of thousands of patients over that time.

Jill’s funeral will take place on Friday, September 2, at 11 a.m., at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Burial will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery, 96 Grove Street, Brookline, MA 02467.

Shiva will be held at Jill and David’s house, 121 Princeton Road, Brookline, MA 02467, Saturday, September 3 – Monday, September 5, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.

Donations in Jill’s memory may be made to the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, P.O. Box 236, South Wellfleet, MA 02663, a place Jill loved. Donations can also be made online using this link: https://web.massaudubon.org/site/Donation2?df_id=3069&mfc_pref=T&3069.donation=form1