Merle J. Halpryn

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Merle J. Halpryn, of Newton, Massachusetts passed away on January 22, 2023, at the age of 87. She is survived by her son Stuart, his wife Anthea (Amdahl) and their 4 children Rebecca (Spencer Wood), James, Michael and Elijah; her son Bruce and his partner Chas Riebe; her son Scott, his wife Julia (Breslof) and their 2 sons Zachary and Joshua; and her daughter Suzanne (Halpryn) Woodworth and her 2 daughters Alexandra and Kristin.

Merle grew up in NYC’s Lower East Side and is a graduate of the High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan (now High School of Music and Art). Merle was an amazing and talented actress and followed theater and Broadway shows (and music) her entire life and was very involved in community theater.

She instilled in all of her children and grandchildren a love of the arts and culture, an acknowledgement of the necessity of being good people and the importance of laughter. Merle exemplified the concept of being loyal to family and friends. She was witty, feisty, funny, stubborn, but always forgiving. She’ll be remembered for her ability to listen, her love of family, love of theater, of fashion, good food and good books.

Graveside service will be held at Kopagoirod Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA on Wednesday, January 25 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.