Michael Alan Drukman

Michael Alan Drukman, 87, of Brookline, MA, passed away on May 3, of natural causes. Michael was born on November 9, 1935, and was the son of Max, who owned a butcher shop in Central Square, Cambridge, and Helen Comman. He attended Brookline High School and later graduated from Tufts University. He is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Roberta, and his sister Marjorie Effenson, his son Steven, and his daughter Linda.

Michael became something of a pioneer in the gift business, founding his company Madco, one of the largest agencies of its kind, with about 60 salespeople around the Northeast. At its peak it was the largest sales company in New England. Mickey, as he was known, loved children, dogs, food, travel, music (especially Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald), skiing and sightseeing in the state of Vermont. Most of all, he loved his many lifelong friends and his devoted family.  For these people, he will be remembered for his expansive nature, and by how he was ever-concerned about their well-being, and always unfailingly generous.

Donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.