Hal J. Strausberg

Beloved husband, father, brother and friend 

Hal J. Strausberg, 68, of Newton, MA passed peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2023 after a long illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Milly, and his sister Arlene. He is survived by his loving wife, Alison Husid Strausberg, and his three precious children, Andrew, Michael and Sophie. Hal is also survived by his sisters, Nana Stark (Alan) and Susan Tucker (Larry) and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Hal was raised in Brooklyn, NY, and Thousand Oaks, CA before finally settling in Massachusetts. He was a skilled software engineer whose career ended prematurely due to illness. Hal was a fighter. He consistently defied the medical odds, amazing everyone he encountered with his strong will to live. He loved his family immensely and was determined to be there for them.  He was also a man of knowledge. He loved science and history and gave many a lesson at the dinner table. Hal was a man of few words, but many actions. He touched everyone with his kind gestures, dry sense of humor and wide, dimpled smile and will be missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 1pm at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, Auburndale, MA. Interment will follow at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2690 Centre Street, West Roxbury.  Shiva will be held at Hal’s home after interment, as well as Thursday through Sunday 5pm-9pm.  In lieu of flowers, please help a person in need. Donations may be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom, Fathers and Families Coalition of America or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.