Amiram “Ami'” Saarony

Amiram “Ami” Saarony departed this world peacefully on May 10th, at home in Newton, surrounded by his family. Ami was devoted to his family, especially his one true love, Ruthie, to whom he was married for 65 years. He was deeply beloved by his four children, daughters and son in-law, and loved each moment he spent with his five grandchildren and his dogs Herman and Alma. 

Ami was born in British Mandate Palestine and was a decorated IDF soldier who served in the Golani Brigade.  He moved to the United States of America with his family in 1981. His quiet, unassuming, and patient manner masked a keen intellect and a deep curiosity and passion for politics and history. He was an avid reader, appreciator of music and poetry, and a lifelong learner. Ami will be remembered for his exceptional kindness, his wisdom, quiet strength, and generosity of spirit. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched with love and compassion. 

Ami is survived by his loving wife, Ruthie Saarony; his children, Tal Saarony, Dana Saarony-Taylor, Gadi Saarony and Yoav Saarony; his daughters-in-law, Jaka Saarony and Dania Saarony; his son-in-law, Steve Taylor; cherished grandchildren, Ilana Taylor, Jacob Saarony-Taylor, Shai Saarony, Sadie Saarony, Max Saarony, and his loving extended family in Israel. He was predeceased by his siblings, Uzi Saarony and Rachel Lumbroso, and his brother in law Tzvika Lumbroso.

The funeral will be held at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton Massachusetts on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ami’s memory may be made to Brothers for Life

The family will be sitting shiva on

Tuesday, May 12, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Tuesday, May 12, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

 At the Saarony home 

Messages of love and condolence may be sent to the family here.