Age 99, of Newton, on December 24, 2016. A gracious woman who appreciated all of her blessings, joyful indomitable spirit, fully engaged in life, a great friend, who made everyone around her feel special. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Zich. Devoted mother of Marjorie Birnbaum and her husband Buzz and Jonathan Zich and his wife Nancy Davidoff Kelton. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey Birnbaum and his wife Kristen, Matthew Zich, Rebecca Zich, and the late Jill Birnbaum. Cherished great-grandmother of TJ, Katelyn, and Brendan Birnbaum. Dear sister of Alan Rosenberg, Herbert Rosenberg, Nathaniel and Nelly Rosenberg, and Audrey Goldberg. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at the Temple Ohabei Shalom Cemetery, East Boston, memorial observance will be at the home of Marjorie and Buzz Birnbaum on Tuesday until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom.