Archive: August, 2023

Louis Fisher, 75, of Boyton Beach, FL, formerly of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Louis is survived by his beloved Marsha, his children, Sydnie Lovell and her husband Mark of Easton and Sara Fisher of Boston; his adored granddaughters Mia and Aurora, his sister-in-law Sheryl and several nieces and nephews.

Louis’ career with the Drug Enforcement Administration spanned decades in various capacities in Washington, D.C., Boston, Fort Lauderdale and Hartford. He was one of the first diversion investigators hired for the program in 1972 and continued his work until retiring 20 years ago. Louis also had a passion for tennis and spent years umpiring countless games at a variety of levels of play around the country.  He was also an avid collector and maintained an impressive collection of fountain pens, stamps and unique Coca Cola paraphernalia.

Services will be held graveside at Sharon Memorial Park on Friday, August 18,  2023 at 12:45 pm. Shiva will take place at the home of Sydnie and Mark Lovell on Friday, August 18, 2023 following interment and Sunday, August 20, 2023, 2:00- 4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to ALS, 200 Friberg Parkway, #1000, Westborough, MA 01581.

Barbara Sue Rabinovitz, of Brookline, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She had reached her 80^th year.

Born in Boston on March, 31 1944, she was the dear daughter of the late Ethel (Dollman) and Leo Rabinovitz and the devoted sister of the late Kenneth Rabinovitz. The family had a home in South Brookline for nearly 50 years, and Barbara was a graduate of the town’s schools. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in English from New York University, a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University, and a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

Her life’s work was as a print journalist. For more than 40 years, while living in downtown Boston and enjoying all that it offered to its residents, Barbara served as a reporter and/or editor at four Boston-based newspapers: the Boston Herald American, Banker & Tradesman, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and The Jewish Advocate. The grace note to her career in newspapers was as copy editor for The Hull Times, in a place she treasured as a summertime destination from her childhood.

A couple of years ago Barbara returned to Brookline and shared her journalistic skill with The Brookline Beacon, a monthly publication of the Council on Aging. It was a return to a town that truly felt like home.

She leaves good friends, colleagues, classmates in lifelong learning, and caregivers.

A private burial took place in Temple Emeth Memorial Park in West Roxbury, MA.

Marilyn Kudisch, of  Brookline, age 97, died August 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Selwyn A. Kudisch. Loving aunt of Alan Miller, Peter Levine, Susan Wein, and the late Nancy Capone and Carolyn Salk. Dear sister of the late Samuel Morrill. A graveside service was held at Temple Israel Cemetery in Wakefield.

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It breaks our hearts to announce the passing of Deborah G. Katz on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Her service will be graveside at Beit Olam East Cemetery, in Wayland MA on Friday August 11th at 11:00am. This will be followed by a celebration of life at Copper House Tavern in Waltham, MA at 12:30pm

Deborah, or Debby, as she liked to be called, was a strong, educated woman. Debby grew up in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY where she lived with her two brothers, her parents and her grandparents. She attended Stony Brook University for her bachelors in computer science, where she met her best friend and roommate, Linda Ropollo. Debby then decided to move to New Castle, England, where she studied for her masters in computer science. She worked for 40 years as a dedicated Software Engineer.

Debby was a lover of many things, whether that be puzzles, movies or jaffa cakes. It was easy to bring an infectious smile to her face. She loved art, books, mysteries and just life itself. Truly, one of the most optimistic people you would ever meet.

Debby is succeeded by her loving husband, Glenn Gerhardt and her caring daughter, Anna Gerhardt. Her brother Harold Katz and his wife Julie Katz. Harold’s two daughters, Amadea Katz and Leah Katz, as well as their son-in-law Omar Black and granddaughter, November Black. Her brother Hyman Katz and his wife Gisele Katz. As well as Hyman’s daughter Sharon Katz and her husband Gary Chase. Hyman’s Son, Samuel Katz and his wife Julie Katz, with their two children, Miles Katz and Zoe Katz.

Debby had a fantastic friendship circle, including her best friends Barbara Fox, Jim Dempsey, Heidi Dempsey, Linda Ropollo and Jackie Foster. As well as a  fellow group of friends she dubbed the Mitre club, whom she would meet with every few weeks for dinner and chit-chat.

Debby was loved by many and now will be missed by many. Her energy and love continue to surround everyone who had the amazing opportunity to get to know her.

Our dear mother Beverly Sandra Bor (Cogan) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the age of 77. She was a wonderful mother who we loved very much. She also had many friends and was a well respected member of the Glennwood Grove community in Wellesley, Mass. She is survived by her sister Carolyn. Her sons Adam & Eric, daughter in-law Melanie, grandson Xander, and nieces Bonnie and Mindy.

Beverly was a graduate of Tufts University in Occupational Therapy. She specialized in sensory integration and acquired skills in cognitive development. She was very adept at helping children to overcome learning disabilities; including her son, Adam, who benefited greatly when she fought for him to have more time on exams starting in the 4th grade. She worked at the Joseph P. Kennedy Children’s Hospital in Boston helping children for several years.

Our mother had a strong personality; she was a strong self-advocate and always knew what she wanted. Many friends and family reached out with kind words and condolences along with memories of our mother that we would like to contribute to her obituary.

Mom’s friend Cindy shared: “I loved when she had something to say. She would take her time to give the whole back story before she would ask questions or for any input from others. Then others in our Parkinsons support group would suggest doctors she should see, or resources available to her and usually she was already 2 steps ahead of us, and had already seen the top doctors.  She was more connected than most and very resourceful. She had a lot of life experience. I loved how direct she was and how she said what needed to be said. She was very proud of her boys, and her family. I will miss her friendship. It’s good to know she died in peace.”

Mom’s friend, Marsha, met Beverly at Beth Israel Hospital with whom she shared a hospital room while they were both in labor. Beverly’s first son, Adam and Marsha’s daughter Laurie, were born just hours apart and ultimately grew up together. Marsha shared, “I will sadly miss my dear friend Beverly. She was sincere, straightforward, intelligent, and a deeply caring friend. She will be missed.” At the end Marsha was reading to mom over the phone.

Don Cogan in CA shared: “I’m thankful to have been Bev’s cousin and will miss her a lot. Being in different parts of the country in recent years we hadn’t been able to visit with each other as often as we did growing up. I’m so glad we saw each other this past year when Cheryl and I were in New England. Rest in peace, Bev.” Mom always had kind words to say about her cousin.

Mom’s friend, Chris (Weston Garden Club) shared: “I was grateful to be able to share some time with her during her final days, and I hope it brought some comfort to her. I will miss her friendship and passion for gardening.

From Adam/ Eric/ Carolyn: “Mom had a good heart, she always tried to help others when she could. She was very artistic and loved going to Museums and Antique shopping. She loved flowers and gardening; we had the most beautiful rock garden on Joyce Rd in Wayland and neighbors always came by to see the new lilies and other flowers we helped mom plant. She was also an amazing cook. When we were growing up, I remember cooking every possible recipe with her, especially Chinese food, and she instilled a true love of food and cooking in me (Adam). She was trained by Madeline Kamman French Cuisine School, in Newton, MA. “

Adam’s High School friend, Sarah shared: “I have so many fond memories of basket weaving with your mom at summer camp. She was very talented in an enormous variety of crafts, like stamping, basket weaving, candle making, leather making, she loved photography and taking pictures of gardens and flowers especially on her trips to Maine with friends. She pretty much taught everything that could be part of arts and crafts at camp or an after-school program in Wayland and Weston.”

Towards the end, Mom said she was very happy to have met Adam’s girlfriend, Candice, and mentioned she thought she would have liked her very much.

Candice shared: “There are no words for the legacy Beverly Bor has left on us and this family. She gave me the greatest gift, with just Adam being her son. I will forever cherish the memories I now hold close to my heart. My continued condolences on Mom’s transition, be at peace in the knowing she is now pain-free and watching over you all.”

I think most of all, our mother could not have been happier than to have spent her precious final days with her grandson, Xander (age 3), at her home in Wellesley this past April with Eric, Melanie and Adam. She was very happy to see what a handsome and pleasant boy he has become and that he is now a piece of her Legacy.

At the end, Beverly asked that friends and family donate to the Parkinsons Foundation (http://www.Parkinson.org)

so one day a cure can be found to help others and their families fight the challenges of this life-debilitating disease.

Thank you all for sharing your love and support through our Mothers’ passing, she will forever be loved and cherished.

Passionate Advocate for Civil Rights, Liberties and Freedom of Speech

Woody Kaplan of Boston, age 80, passed away on August 3rd. Following a highly successful career in commercial real estate, Woody retired from business 30 years ago and devoted himself full time to his political passions — advocating for civil liberties and civil rights, locally and nationally, supporting candidates who shared his ideals, and giving money away instead of making it. A former ACLU national board member, Woody helped establish the organization’s endowment fund in the 1990s. A lifelong atheist, who fought for everyone’s freedom of conscience, he was a founding member of the Secular Coalition for America. A lifelong free speech advocate, he was a longtime board member of Defending Rights and Dissent, a successor organization to the National Committee to Abolish HUAC (the House of UnAmerican Activities Committee). A fighter for racial justice, Woody went to Mississippi in 1962 to work on voter registration drives. Woody Kaplan was a patriot.

He is survived by his wife and life partner, writer Wendy Kaminer, who shared Woody’s passions and beliefs. He is also survived by his daughters, Abigail of Jerusalem and Emily of Los Angeles, by 11 grandchildren, and by his devoted sister, Nancy Fischman and her husband, Steve.

Anita T. Cohen-Of Newton, MA, on August 2, 2023.Beloved wife of 70 years to Kenny Cohen. Loving daughter of the late Louis and Sophie Proman. Devoted mother of Jonathan Cohen and Susan Greenglass and her husband Hugh. Cherished grandmother of Julia Greenglass. Dear sister of Rhoda Potischman and her late husband Bernie, and the late David Proman and his late wife Phyllis. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at The Polonnoe Cemetery,776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, August 6, 2030, at 10:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be held in the Community Room at 99 Needham St., Newton until 4:00 pm and Monday 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital Cancer Center 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. www.BIDMC.org.

Kotzen, Lila (Levine), of Needham, MA formerly of Jamaica Plain, and Sanibel Island, FL, passed away August 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Kotzen. Devoted mother of Jim Kotzen of Newton, Peter Kotzen and his wife Karen of Chestnut Hill, and John Kotzen and his wife Barbara of Wellesley. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey and his wife Elyssa Kotzen, Michael, Julie, and Robert Kotzen, Alison and her husband Andrew Gilboard, and Matthew, Colby, and Andrew Kotzen. Proud great-grandmother of Skylar and Sydney Kotzen, and Blake Gilboard. Loving sister of the late Florence Baron, and the late Edward Levine. Lila is survived by loving daughter-in-law Lauri-Jo Kotzen. Graveside service at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2605 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Peter and Karen Kotzen until 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lila’s memory may be made to North Hill, c/o The North Hill Team Member Appreciation Fund, 865 Central Ave., Needham, MA 02492. The family would like to thank Rachelle Jeancaidor and the caregivers on the 4^th floor at Pines Edge for their constant care and never-ending support.

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Larry R. Dolinsky, 88, of Hingham, Lincoln and Swampscott, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday July 30^th after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Florence, as well as his beloved wife Joan (Saxe Platt) Dolinsky. He is survived by his sister Marilyn (Eddie) Siegel of Los Angeles, his sister Jane Dunn (Henry, Ric Ricardi) of NY, his children Jeri (Mark) Smoller of Needham, Donna Platt of Southborough and Eric (Pao) Platt of Kittery Point, Maine. Larry was also the beloved “Grampy” to Billy (Rachel Books) Smoller and Rachel Beth Smoller, as well as Andrew and Jason Michalik. He was blessed to also have 3 great grandchildren, Gabe, Emma and Sophie Smoller as well as numerous cousins and nieces & nephews.

Larry was a true renaissance man. He served in the Navy, including a stint at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was a world traveler, highlighted by his Y2K, around the world bike trip in the year 2000, accompanied by his beloved “Joannie” where they went to 6 continents and 46 countries. Larry was a tenured professor for 5 decades at Bentley University, where he taught mathematics & operations management, and he also taught at Wentworth Institute of Technology in his early teaching career. He was a lover of the ocean and sailed the Northeast coast for many years on his beloved sloop “Bolero.” Larry was also an avid Boston sports fan, especially the Red Sox.

In addition to the surviving family, Larry cultivated lifelong friendships wherever he traveled or lived. Be it his many biking & international travels, his Bentley colleagues, Temple congregants, friends from the North Shore and Lincoln, Larry and Joan were a force of nature. When Joan and Larry moved to Linden Ponds 5 years ago, they wasted no time in forging relationships in the community there, playing bridge, taking long walks, joining book clubs and relating stories, in great detail, about his epic adventures.

He will be dearly missed by friends and family alike. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Joan Platt Dolinsky.

Graveside service will take place Wednesday August 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 44 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA.

 Shiva will follow immediately after the burial at the home of Mark and Jeri Smoller.

Leon “Lee” Sherman, 101, of Framingham, formerly of Somerville and Revere, passed away peacefully on July 26 at the remarkable age of 101 following a brief illness.

Born on July 10, 1922, Lee was the sixth of seven children of the late Pauline and Samuel Sherman. He had fond childhood memories of playing baseball and watching second baseman Sibby Sisti and the Boston Braves in the bleachers with the “Knothole Gang.” Another constant thread in his life was tennis, thanks to his older brother, Marty, who introduced him to the game. Since he had older siblings with children by the time he was a young teen, Lee became the favorite “Uncle Mashe” of his nieces and nephews. His most transformative job as a young man was working in his brother-in-law’s dental practice doing odd jobs, running errands, cleaning, and even working on patients under Joe’s watchful eye. This was the spark to a hugely successful career as a dental technician and business owner.

In 1942, Lee was drafted into the Army and served on the hospital ship USS HOPE in the Pacific where he ran the dental lab and performed medical surgeries. Further stories about his adventures in World War II are available upon request. When he was honorably discharged in 1945, Lee opened Sherman Dental Lab on Commonwealth Ave. in Boston, rapidly building the business and his reputation in the dental industry. He met and partnered with the premier dentists in the area and helped establish the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Throughout the years, Lee lectured at Boston area dental schools.

Lee enjoyed his life as a bachelor in the 1950s. He played tennis and squash around Boston and at singles resorts in New England. It was at one of these resorts where he met his future wife, Pearl. Lee and Pearl were married at the Hampshire House on an unusually balmy day in November 1961, and they settled in Framingham, MA to start their family. Once daughter Davida came along, he had a sidekick to teach every sport, primarily tennis, squash, and baseball, mentor, and educate on the fine art of comedy, particularly Henny Youngman jokes.

In the early 1970s, Lee partnered with two other dental professionals to establish the famously successful lab, Denthetics, which they ran for more than a decade before it was acquired by National Dentex. In the late ‘80s, Lee went back to his roots and opened a one-man lab in the basement of a dental office, which he tremendously enjoyed until his retirement at age 85.

Lee and Pearl were members of Temple Beth Am in Framingham and later Temple Israel of Natick. Lee also loved playing tennis at Sudbury River Tennis Club in Framingham and Wightman Tennis Center in Weston.

Lee is preceded in death by his beloved Pearl and his siblings Sophie Karlin, Helen Bengar, Elizabeth Weene, Martin Sherman, Harry Sherman, and Ruth Jacobson. He is survived by his daughter Davida Dinerman and son-in-law Brad; his grandchildren, Abby and Ari, to whom he was the “best Poppie ever,” and Toby “Good Boy” the goldendoodle, and many nieces and nephews.

We remember Lee as a forever youthful man. He was a storyteller with a tremendous sense of humor and a fierce love for and loyalty to his family and friends. His most favorite thing was spending time with his family, whom he adored and cherished, advised and supported until the very end. His mantra, “110%, one day at a time,” will forever be with us.

Graveside service at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave, Natick, MA, on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 am. Shiva will begin after the burial at the home of Davida and Brad Dinerman until 4:30 p.m. Shiva will continue Sunday, July 30, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., with minyan at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lee’s memory may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital at bostonchildrens.org/givenow or via check payable to Boston Children’s Hospital, at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301.

Alford, Harvey, of Newton, MA died July 25, 2023. Beloved husband for 56 years of the late Myrna (Oven) Alford. Devoted father of Stuart Alford and his wife Laurie, Larry Alford and his wife Jordana, and Julie Stonehill and her husband Ari. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Shira, Hannah, Noah, Arielle, Leah, and Mikayla. Loving brother of Leonard Alford, and the late Alan and Robert Alford. Brother-in-law of Eliott Oven and his wife Jenice, and Roberta Brener. Cherished son of the late Arnold and Sylvia (Engle) Alford. Dear son in law of the late Jacob and Ida Oven.

Harvey graduated from Boston College, Summa Cum Laude and was First In Class and graduated Magna Cum Laude at New England School of Law, while simultaneously working full time and helping to raise a young family. He always had an entrepreneurial spirit and prior to entering the practice of law owned and operated a restaurant, nightclub, and package store. As an attorney for almost 40 years, Harvey represented individuals, businesses, and municipal housing authorities in a variety of matters. He was awarded numerous honors by the Haitian community in Boston for his work on behalf of the community. Harvey was active in the leadership of Congregation Mishkan Tefilah and later was the Founding President of Congregation Or Yisrael.

Above all, Harvey was fiercely devoted to his family: his children and grandchildren, but most of all, the love of his life – his Myrna- with whom he built a life and travelled the world.

Funeral service at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery (Grove St., West Roxbury), shiva will begin immediately following interment until 3:30 pm and resume from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the home of Larry and Jordana Alford. Shiva will continue Friday, July 28 from 1-4:30 at the home of Julie and Ari Stonehill and on Sunday and Monday, July 30 and 31 from 6-8 pm at the home of Stuart and Laurie Alford.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Harvey’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://act.alz.org) and the Chabad Center of Sudbury (https://www.chabadsudbury.com

Bernard Gitlin of Newton MA, Hyannis MA and Highland Beach, FL passed away peacefully after a short and courageous battle with Leukemia on July 22, 2023. Better known as Buddy, Bernie, Daddy and Papa, he is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda Berman Gitlin, his two daughters, Jocelyn Deutsch and Melissa Jacoby, his sons-in-law, Michael Deutsch and Joshua Jacoby and his five grandchildren, Marlee, Matthew, Talia, Max and Ryan. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Victor Berman, his sisters and their husbands, Sam and Harry Goldberg and Leslea and Robert Harelick and nephews, David Harelick, Scott Harelick and Andrew Goldberg, their spouses and children.

Buddy was a graduate and avid supporter of Lehigh University. He served in the Coast Guard before settling in the Boston area in the early 60’s. He served on the board of Camp Allen, supporting children with disabilities and has passionately raised close to $400,000 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute over the last 22 years by riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge.

Better known as Bernie in business, he was successful in real estate and became known as the “Condo Insurance Guru”.  Working at Rodman Insurance for many years, then co-founded his own agency, Global Insurance Network in the 90’s and finally sold the business to Risk Strategies where he was still doing consulting work a few short weeks ago. 

Buddy understood what was truly most important in life, his family. Many people knew him as Buddy and no moniker suited someone’s essence better than “Buddy”, anyone who was in his presence, whether for a minute or a lifetime felt like his buddy. He and Brenda filled their lives with family, love, traveling, boating, skiing, eating and making friends everywhere.

We will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 24^th at 12 noon at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA followed by burial at Sharon Memorial Park. Donations can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute by supporting his Pan-Mass ride: http://profile.pmc.org/BG0063

Passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, Beloved Wife of Leonard Segal, Sister of Janet Gorin Goldman (Robert), Aunt of Elyssa Goldman-Hecht (David) and Michelle Goldman Ahern (Christopher). Interests: Book clubs, Friends of the Library Sharon (MA) and Friends of the Library Hudson NH, walking, reading, word games. Deena is a retiree from Digital Equipment Corp. and BWH/Partners Healthcare. Special Thank You to Dr. Jennifer Ligibel (DFCI) and High Pointe House hospice. Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, https://www.dana-farber.org/.

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Vivien Lee Spertner, age 82, of Wellesley, MA, formerly of Newton, MA and North Falmouth, MA, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late James Spertner.  Devoted mother of Kimberly Ann Halpern and David Spertner. Proud grandmother of Jonathan Halpern, Kyle Halpern, Zachary Halpern, Emily Spertner and Jenny Spertner. Loving sister of Joan Lainer and her late brother Donald Miller. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 23rd 11am at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North Street Randolph, MA. Following the service we will gather for shiva services at the home of David Spertner until 4:30 pm and on Monday from 3pm -6pm. Donations in Vivien’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Age 74, passed away peacefully at home in Southboro on July 18, 2023, with her devoted and loving family at her side. She is survived by her beloved husband, David; and her deeply loved and cherished daughter Rebecca. She was the adored and loving sister of Ellen Cronin and her husband, the late Joe Cronin; and her brothers, Robert (Bob) Totten and his wife, Linda, and William (Bill) Totten and his wife, Nancy. Rita is also survived by her dear nieces and nephews, cousins, and wonderful devoted friends. Rita was predeceased by her parents, Helena and Robert Totten. Rita was born in Cambridge, MA, raised and educated in Dorchester and then Milton. Throughout her life, Rita thrived on making meaningful connections, in the early years with her siblings and over many decades with friends. Ellen and Rita, Bob and Bill developed strong lifelong bonds, forged in joy and reinforced by their deep caring and respect for each other. Friendships established from different facets of Rita’s life, including high school and college, neighborhood connections, and later Rita’s book club, grew only stronger as Rita and her peers developed a deep and abiding mutual empathy and understanding of their joys and sorrows. From an early age, Rita impressed her educators with her talent for academics; from her teachers at St. Brendan’s elementary school and the nuns at Fontbonne academy (high school), to the Professors of Stonehill college, every educator she met saw how her luminous intelligence (cloaked in modesty) would light up a room. After college, Rita worked a couple of years at a travel agency, which prompted her to experience the pleasures of discovery with her college friends, and later with David and Rebecca. Her next position was clinic secretary for the Tufts Neurology department, where she and a nurse colleague conducted all administrative and nursing facets of a busy faculty-resident-fellow practice with expertise and grace. In his first year of fellowship, David fell in love with this incredible secretary and beautiful person. Before they wed in 1985, Rita took a position as secretary in the pharmacy department at Tufts; she was enthusiastic about her work and felt the love of the senior staff. With the arrival of Rebecca, Rita became a full-time mother and homemaker. She cherished the years of being a stay-at-home mom. Later when the house got a little too quiet, Rita went back to the secretary’s desk for a physical therapy practice and enjoyed the work and the camaraderie of her colleagues. It is no exaggeration to say that when Rita made an appearance (whether at a job, a book club meeting, during a family gathering, or her own oncology visits), with her humor, warmth, ease, and wit the feeling in the room would somehow enliven and the atmosphere brighten, and the faces of those assembled would appear a little happier. David and Rebecca would like to thank Dr. Kathryn Edmiston and her colleagues at the UMass Breast Cancer center, and the staff from VNA Hospice, (Needham) (especially Marion Kettell and Katie Mechan). There will be a funeral service at the chapel at the Newton cemetery and arboretum on Friday July 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM followed by a burial at the cemetery. After the cemetery service, the family invites all who are available to continue to remember Rita at a Shiva at their home. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the breast cancer center at UMass or VNA hospice (Needham).

Cathy Levin Shuman Trivers passed away on July 17, 2023 following a valiant 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 70 years old. Born on October 7, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, Cathy was the cherished daughter of Robert and Carrol Levin.

Cathy attended Newton South High School, where she met her late husband, Louis A. Shuman. After graduating from the University of Denver, Cathy and Louis exchanged vows in 1972 and returned to their roots in Massachusetts. They settled in Wayland, MA, where they built a beautiful life together. 

Throughout her life, Cathy’s passion for early childhood education ignited her dedication to serving as an elected School Board member, making a positive impact on countless young lives.  Cathy’s vibrant spirit extended beyond her role as a devoted mother and wife. Her love for fitness blossomed into a lifelong passion, which she skillfully transformed into a profession. She also found solace and inspiration in contemporary art, and her keen eye and expertise were shared with others during her years of consultancy at Clark Gallery.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of nearly 19 years, Ted Trivers, along with her daughters Samantha Shuman of Brooklyn, NY, and Rachel Shuman Sullivan and her husband Michael, of Milton, Massachusetts. Cathy also leaves behind two adored grandchildren, Carly and Tyler Sullivan. She is survived by her mother, Carrol Levin, her brother Rick Levin and his wife Arlene of West Newton, and her sister-in-law Barnette Shuman of Auburndale. Cathy was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis A. Shuman, and her father, Robert J. Levin.

In the hearts of those who knew her, Cathy will forever be remembered as a woman of valor, love and dedication. Her impact on her family, community, and the fields she touched will endure as a testament to her remarkable life. 

Services will be held at The Chapel at the Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Thursday July 20, 2023 at 10am. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Richard and Arlene Levin on Thursday following the interment until 4pm. The family requests that any donations be made to support the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment (CART) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with “in memory of Cathy Shuman Trivers” in the memo line and sent to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 263 Huntington Avenue #318, Boston, MA 02115-4506 or visit bwhgiving.org/memorial to make your gift online.

Herbert Friedman- A resident of the Harbour’s Edge community in Delray Beach, Florida, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Exactly four weeks to the day and hour as his wife of 74 years, Harriet Friedman. Survivors include their two sons Elliot and Lawrence; grandchildren Julie, Haley, Ali and Molly; and two great-grandchildren Hattie and Finn. Herb was born in Roxbury, and graduated Boston English High, after which he enlisted in the Air Force during WWII. He later attended Norwich Academy and received his bachelor’s degree at Boston University. Herb was an avid baseball fan, liked the Red Sox, but loved the Yankees. Herb was the patriarch of the family business, Economy Hardware, on Mass Ave., in Boston, which started alongside Harriet on July 25,1949. Herb’s death was a complete surprise to all at the Harbour’s Edge community, family and friends. It is hard to explain that a man of 96 years in age went before he should have, but that was Herb. God bless. Mr. Friedman’s graveside service will take place on Thursday, July 20th, 11:00 AM at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2605 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Contributions may be made in his loving memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL33407.

Price, Nathan age 108, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Worcester, Brighton, and Newton MA, passed away July 16, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Anna (Green) Price.  Devoted father of Adele Wiener and her husband Theodore, and the late Phyllis Clopper and her surviving spouse Herschel.  Proud grandfather of Staci Berkson, Jeffrey Clopper, Lesley Bellalta, and David Flashman.  Proud great-grandfather of Michael Berkson, Alyssa Berkson, Alex Clopper, Sam Clopper, Joshua Clopper, Saphire Hall-Flashman, Evianna Bellalta, and Amelia Bellalta. Loving brother of the late Sylvia Rosencranz, and Dorothy Kupferman. Services and burial took place at the Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday July 20, 2023.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Nathan’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Nancy (Goldberg) Rosen, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Woodbridge, CT and West Hartford, CT, in her seventy-eighth year on July 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Warren Kenneth Rosen. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Heidi Rosen and Mark Greenberg of Boynton Beach, FL, Daniel and Gabrielle Rosen of Larchmont, NY, and Jay and Lauren Rosen of Surfside, FL.  Cherished grandmother and “Nini” of Jeremy, Joshua and Adam Rosenberg, Ariana and Asher Rosen, Yael, Zoey and Natan Rosen. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rhoda (Goldberg) and Fred London, Dr. J. Myron Rosen and the late Barbara Rosen, the late Howard Rosen, Pauline Rosen and the late Dr. Constance (Rosen) Wood. Daughter of the late David Goldberg and the late Sadye (Orent) Goldberg Feld and step-daughter to the late Edward Feld, and daughter-in-law of the late Henry Rosen and Annie (Miller) Rosen. Nancy can be remembered as the greatest-, warmest-imaginable, vivacious and vibrant mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren, spouse to Warren and friend to all.  She will be sadly missed, and her smiles, hugs and memories often toasted and celebrated, by her nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Graveside services will be held at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA on Sunday July 16, 2023 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Laura (Rosen) and Doug DeFonzo following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to “Chabad of West Boynton Beach” c/o Rabbi Raichik, 9406 West Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33472, or the charity of your choice.

Julia (Krasnow) Cushman, beloved wife of the late Frank M. Cushman, (devoted daughter of Morris and Fanny Krasnow of Malden) died Saturday night at home in Sharon surrounded by family members. She was 102 years old.

Ms. Cushman leaves her children: son Steven Cushman (Maria) of Rehoboth; daughters Ina Cushman of Sharon and Deborah Cushman of Dedham.

Ms. Cushman was born in Dorchester in 1921. She graduated from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, winning the New York State High School Regents Exams Medal of Honor in Latin.

After two years at Brooklyn College, Ms. Cushman left for Malden for a job with a local dentist, where she met the love of her life while working on his teeth.

She left dentistry to become a war worker, testing gas masks for the United States Army’s Chemical Warfare Unit based at M.I.T.’s Draper Lab.

Ms. Cushman married in 1945, in a borrowed grown, three weeks after her fiancé’s return from the European Theater. She later often remarked that having no time for elaborate wedding plans was the best way to get married.

The couple moved to New York, where she resumed her studies at New York University while earning money proofreading the New Testament.

When they returned to Malden they started a family and continued after moving to Sharon in 1954.

Ms. Cushman was raising three children when she returned to college as an English major at Northeastern University.

When applying there for a master’s degree in counseling, admissions officials told her she was too old to join the program. She threatened the university with charges of ageism, got her degree and had a successful career as a therapist.

After she retired, Ms. Cushman worked until her death as a tutor of English as a second language, teaching and guiding in life many students over the years.

She was avidly pro-choice and worked, pre-Roe, for an agency that provided counseling for women and girls seeking abortions and arranged for them to receive the procedure where it was legal.

Ms. Cushman was a loving wife and mother who fought fiercely for her husband and children’s healthcare needs, spending many days and nights in hospital rooms.

She was a great cook, host and ballroom dancer.

Ms. Cushman was active in her husband’s logistics firm for the entirety of its existence. She also edited his books with him.

Ms. Cushman had been active for many years in The League of Women Voters and was a long-time member of Temple Israel of Sharon.

Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Temple Israel 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA at 11:00 AM. Interment Sharon Memorial Park.  Shiva will be held at her late residence Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3pm – 5pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made In Julia Cushman’s name to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Berol Robinson was born in Detroit, MI on June 25, 1924. He was the son of Charles Robinson and Ethel Mallin. He died peacefully at home on July 7, 2023 surrounded by his children in Brookline, MA.

He leaves behind his children, David, Judith Levine (Daniel) and Joanne (Alan Adamsky), his grandchildren, Ben (Laurie), Hephzibah (late), Keziah, Hannah, Nathaniel (Ali), Sarah Levine Woodard (Chadwick), Amy Levine (Jamie Schuster), Rachel Adamsky, Naomi Adamsky and his great-granddaughters Chaya, Ziva and Ada.

He was married for 72 years to Shirley Richie of Detroit MI, who died in 2020. They lived in Baltimore, MD, Fayetteville, AR, Cleveland, OH, Brookline, MA and then in Paris, France before returning to the Boston area in 2008.

His brother Bud (Phyllis) Robinson and his sister Davida Gale (Jack) predeceased him as well as many of his friends.

Berol Robinson was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Force during the war years (1943-46). He was trained to be a radar repair officer but was never deployed overseas.

He was Harvard Class of ‘48 and earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics at Johns Hopkins University in 1953. He taught at the University of Arkansas and Western Reserve University with visiting appointments at Brookhaven, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, as well as a year at M.I.T. and a year directing the US Metric Study in Education. In 1961-62 the family spent a memorable sabbatical year abroad in Israel, traveling across Europe both summers.

From 1971-86 he worked for UNESCO in Paris where he served as a senior science and science education officer, supervising projects in South America, Africa, and the Middle and Near East.

In retirement he was an active environmentalist and a founding member and past president of the Association of Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy. He was one of the first proud owners in France to drive a Gen-1 Toyota Prius.

His children remember visits to his lab, outings to the hardware store, road trips, car rallies, family events, anti-war rallies, and day sailing with his colleagues.  He enjoyed his many yearly visits to Israel to serve in the Israeli military’s volunteer program.

He rarely reminisced, but when asked about a specific subject, he did so at great length. He had a phenomenal memory. Berol was a good host. He loved his family, he loved driving, and he loved a good meal.

Berol Robinson lived a good life.

Donations in Berol Robinson’s memory may be made to:

Doctors Without Borders

P.O. Box 5030

Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030

Brookline Senior Center
93 Winchester Street
Brookline, MA 02446

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Harriet Charnow-Robbins, March 29, 1946 faced lung cancer with dignity and died on July 3, 2023.  She is survived by: husband Bill Seidman; children Avi & Daphne Robbins, Josh Robbins & Liz Nahon, Debra Robbins & Larry Robins, David & Amy Robbins,  Scott Seidman & Shelley Poulsen, Robin Seidman & Art Jacobson, Gayle & Jay Seletz; 14 grandchildren; sister and brother in law, Pearl & Larry Schainker, nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, Louis Abraham & Bertha Leah Charnow and her first husband, Norman David Robbins.

Funeral service July 6 at 1:30 at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA. Rabbi Marcia Plumb officiating.

Shiva: Thursday 5-8pm with service at 6 pm; Friday 1-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm with service at 3:30pm.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: VNA Care Home Health and Hospice giving@vnacare.org or Dana Farber Cancer Institute  https://www.dana-farber.org/

BERYLSON, John Gregory of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts passed away on July 4, 2023, at age 70, in a tragic accident. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a man of powerful intellect, unwavering courage, and steadfast values. John achieved enormous success in business while he simultaneously built a beautiful family and marriage with his wife Amy of 45 years. He was a deeply caring and connected father and grandfather to his three children and six grandchildren. John was a force of nature, whether in the boardroom, on the golf course, on the ski slopes, or at the dinner table, always armed with strong opinions and deep knowledge to share with others.

John was born in 1953 in New York City to Kermit J. and Marjorie C. Berylson. He was deeply inspired by and derived his strength of character from his father, a highly decorated World War II veteran, who led the liberation of Dachau under General George S. Patton and received the Royal Order of Vasa by the Kingdom of Sweden for services rendered to the Crown. From his father, John developed a passion for reading and history that would continue throughout his life. His mother was one of John’s greatest fans who passed to him a set of strong values, which was reflected in his dedication to family.

John attended the Riverdale Country School in the Bronx, followed by Brown University, where he was recruited to play football.  He remained a staunch supporter of the team throughout his life and was awarded the Andrew J. Joslin ’65 Award and the Bob Hall Award for outstanding contributions to Brown Football. Playing football at Riverdale and Brown fostered in John a fierce competitive spirit that permeated all aspects of his life. After graduation, he received a M.S. from New York University and spent two years at the accounting firm Peat Marwick. He then attended Harvard Business School, where he would meet his wife, Amy Joy Smith, during their first day of class. Soon after, they passed notes to each other from their fortuitously assigned seats. Their courtship was accelerated by the famous blizzard of 1978 and they were engaged within three months, married after their first year of business school, and began their family immediately following graduation.

John’s illustrious career began to take shape after HBS when he joined Paine Webber, followed by Cowen and Company, as an investment banker.  John received numerous early promotions and was instrumental in sourcing and successfully executing a number of the most prominent initial public offerings of his era, most notably those of Genzyme and Genentech. Transitioning in the early 1990’s to an investing role, John worked first at Advent International prior to founding GCC Investments in 1993. At Advent, he took a keen interest in Eastern Europe as it emerged from the USSR, and would later make several investments in the region, including Vision Express. GCC was the investment arm of General Cinema Corporation, a conglomerate run by his father-in-law Richard A. Smith, with whom he had an incredibly close relationship until Richard’s passing in 2020.

At GCC, John notably invested in FleetCor Technologies. He had a particularly active role in the evolution of FleetCor into a business payment solutions company built through organic growth and acquisitions. He had several roles at the company, including Chairman of the Board of Directors. Ultimately, John laid the foundation for what would become one of the most successful payment platform rollups of the modern era. After the initial public offering in 2010, John remained a long-term and engaged shareholder. Commenting on his passing, Ron Clarke, CEO of Fleetcor said, “He was a lifelong business partner and friend… a guy in your corner making the journey so, so much sweeter.”

John had a particular affinity for the United Kingdom. He appreciated its history and significance so much that when he was contacted by a former Paine Webber colleague about a storied English football club in distress, John was intrigued by the opportunity. The club, Millwall FC, had been relegated to the depths of English football, and was in desperate need of leadership and capital. As he had done in the past, John applied his passion, sheer will and determination into transforming the club from a lower division team to a perennial contender on the cusp of the Premier League. John’s connection with the fan base was unique and everlasting, and he was often mobbed after games for selfies and autographs by the fans, who affectionately referred to John as their “Chairman.” The fans saw in John what he saw in himself – he was one of them, wanted to win as badly as they did, fought for them, and recognized that they were every bit the owner that he was.

John was a generous philanthropist to the causes he deeply believed in, devoting time and resources to charitable and civic engagements. He served as Chairman of the Boston Police Athletic League (BPAL) for nearly a decade during the early 2000’s. He was also deeply involved in the Brown Sports Foundation and the Brown Football Association, and served as a longtime Trustee of the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation.

John would say that his real success was building his family. John and Amy were true partners in all aspects of life. Immediately following HBS graduation, John and Amy had their first child, Jennifer, followed shortly after by their son, James, and daughter, Elizabeth. John was enormously devoted to his three children and their academic, athletic, and professional achievements. He flew home from Europe to see them compete in athletic events, only to return the very next day for meetings in Europe; and he loved coaching undefeated town little league teams using the most advanced statistical methods available at the time. John was a voracious reader with a collection of over 100,000 books.  He recently won the 2023 International Thriller Writers “Fan of the Year” Award, and he was passionate about accumulating knowledge about everything from current events to events of 3,000 years ago. John was a student of history, always with a book in his hand, and he cared deeply about imparting his accumulated knowledge to his children and grandchildren.

In John’s later years, his grandchildren brought him true joy. He would spend as much time as possible with them, often including them in his favorite activities, whether it be skiing in Killington, Vermont, or playing golf near their family’s home in Cape Cod. He also reveled in taking his grandchildren out for ice cream or teaching them chess.  He would spend countless hours scouring the shelves of Barnes & Nobles for the latest Legos to build with them. “Papa” John was beloved by many of his children’s and grandchildren’s friends for his legendary stories and continuous presence.

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Amy Smith Berylson; their children, Jennifer Berylson Block and husband Jonathan Block, James T. Berylson, Elizabeth Berylson Katz and husband Robert Katz; his six grandchildren, Benjamin, Zachary, and Alexander Block; Thomas, Sara, and William Katz; his sister, Jane Flechner and husband Stephen Flechner, his brother-in-law Robert Smith and wife Dana Smith, his sister-in-law Debra S. Knez and partner D.J. Bosse; and many adoring nieces and nephews.

A private graveside funeral will be held. Shiva visiting hours at his home in Wellesley Hills will be held on Monday, July 10th, Tuesday, July 11th, and Wednesday, July 12th from 2 to 5 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berylson Family Research Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/JohnBerylson.

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Judith H. Rosenberg age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.

Judy grew up in Newton and raised her three children in Brookline, where she was an active community member for 50 years. She spent her last decade and a half at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham.

She graduated from Newton High School and Wheelock College in Boston. Judy began her career as a schoolteacher in Newton, and later became a community coordinator at the American Jewish Historical Society. She culminated her career making a considerable impact as a Social Worker for the State of Massachusetts where she worked for 15 years. During this time she met and eventually fostered two young adults who have meant the world to her, Gerard Henderson and Lisa Carter.

Judy was the ultimate volunteer and was passionate about people, bridge, theater, symphony, reading, and travel. She was involved in everything from Jewish Organizations and English as a second language programs to Bridge tournaments, but Judy’s biggest strength was building community both in Brookline as a town meeting member and at Newbridge on the Charles as an active resident and friend.

Additionally, Judy was a brilliant host with a revolving door of friends and strangers welcomed into her home. She maintained global friendships after hosting many international individuals and families at her home, which gave her the opportunity to visit friends all over the world. It also gave her a second family from Brazil that have added so much joy to her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents Herman J. and Helen Ruslander Haskell, her brother Richard, and her son David Rosenberg.

She is survived by her two daughters Carol Ann Callahan (David) and Linda Silverstein (Michael), her daughter in law Debra Rosenberg, and her grandchildren Allison Callahan, Josh Callahan (Nicole Lipka), Eric Silverstein, and Drew Rosenberg.

Services will be held at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon MA on Sunday July 9, 2023, at 1 PM. Following services, the family will be sitting shiva at “The Beal Family Interfaith Chapel” at Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026. Additionally, the family will sit shiva at Judy’s residence, 4104 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham MA 02026, on Monday evening July 10 from 7-9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care, 80 Newbridge Way, Dedham MA 02026 or to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St, Boston, MA  02131.Donate online at Hebrew SeniorLIfe here.

Mark Jay Levine, 85, of Bedford, MA, passed away on July 3, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, to Saul and Victoria Levine who are predeceased.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dianne Levine, and their children Fern Mullen (Michael) and Adam Levine (Fiancé Stacy Kielbasa). He was a cherished grandfather to Benjamin Levine (Alyssa), Capt. Hannah Levine, Zachary Mullen, and Ryan Mullen. Mark is also survived by his sister, Carole Levine.

Mark attended Germantown High School and went on to pursue higher education at Penn State University and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Throughout his career, Mark worked as an Electrical Engineer for Mitre Corp. in Bedford, MA from 1968 to 2007. He was highly regarded for his expertise in the field of communications and worked in the coveted position in Japan for five years.  In addition to his professional endeavors, Mark dedicated his time to volunteering at Habitat for Humanity and serving as a trip leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club. He was an active member of the Wednesday Wanderers and held multiple board officer roles of the Sub Sig Outing Club.

An outdoorsman to the core, Mark enjoyed hiking, biking, running, sailing, kayaking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. In his younger years, he ran more than a dozen marathons including the Boston Marathon at the age of 40. Mark bicycled several major trips across the length of the U.S. and each coast, proving his drive and passion for endurance sports.  His adventures took him on beautiful trips from the circumference of Mount Blanc in the French Alps, to Saint John in the Caribbean, to the highest point in Japan. One of his most remarkable achievements was participating in the first Silver Lining Marathon in 1985 (now called the Everest Marathon), the highest race in the world, while on a six-week trek in Nepal at the base of Mt. Everest.

Mark Jay Levine will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.  He will always be remembered as an adventurous, spirited man with endless jokes who carved his own path in the world.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests at https://forestsociety.org/contributions.

A ceremony to honor Mark’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 4:00 pm at Temple Beth Israel, located at 25 Harvard Street, Waltham, MA 02453. RSVP is REQUIRED at trailmark@verizon.net.

LONGMAN, Tracie L. Tracie Lynn Longman died on Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home in Newton, MA. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She succumbed after a 4-year battle with ovarian cancer, which she fought with relentless physical training and a positive attitude, binding the family together with tradition and her keen sense of humor. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on December 9, 1959, she was the daughter of Richard and Mary Longman. Tracie graduated from Smith College and Boston College Law School. While in law school she clerked for Judge William G. Young who presided over the Big Dan’s Tavern rape trial. She later became a skilled litigator and partner at the firm of Roche, Carens & DeGiacomo specializing in civil litigation and products liability where her cases included the lawsuits arising from the Malden Mills fire in 1995. She retired from the legal profession in 2004 to focus on making a home for her husband and two children. Tracie was a dedicated volunteer and president of the Newton Food Pantry until 2021. She also served on the board of overseers at the Huntington Theater in Boston. Tracie was renowned within the family as an excellent chef and a meticulous organizer of family celebrations, both large and small. Tracie’s passions included travel, especially to places where she could skin-dive and hunt for sea glass to add to her collection; she snorkeled the waters and reefs of Turks and Caicos, Aruba, Hawaii, and St. John. In addition to her husband, Chaitanya Kanojia; she leaves two children, Ethan and Lily Kanojia; two brothers, Christopher Longman Esq. of Williston Park, NY, and Richard Longman Esq. of San Diego, CA. Extended members of the family include Thuy Lam of West Palm Beach, FL; Mary Lam-Rodrigues of Oxford, MS; and Virginia Lam Abrams of Brooklyn, NY. A private memorial will be held at a later date on Ocean Drive in Newport, a place where she loved to spend time with family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Tracie’s name may be made to the Greater Boston Food Bank or the Huntington Theater in Boston.

Anita Helen Cohen of Newton, MA died on July 2, 2023 at age 76 from pancreatic
cancer. She was the beloved wife of Alex Vogel, dear daughter of the late Milton
and Dorothy Cohen and loving sister of Mitchell.
Anita began a 26 year career in health care at Health Management Resources
(HMR) in 1983, working in Newton, MA, as a Behavioral Health Educator, treating
patients with high risk obesity. By 1988, she had become a Senior National
Trainer and an Account Manager who trained and supported hospital-based
programs in their treatment of obese patients. She was renowned for her passion,
commitment, and especially her success with patients and the programs and staff
she supported. She retired from HMR in 2009.
In addition to her career in health care, Anita spent most of her adult life creating
art works in watercolor and pastel. Her passion was to paint nature up close and
in this vein she created both representational and abstract paintings. Her
paintings earned awards and accolades in numerous exhibitions throughout
Massachusetts. Anita was inducted into the National Association of Women
Artists in 2015, and in the Massachusetts chapter as well.
The true essence of Anita was the joy and beauty she brought, not only to her
career and artwork, but to all the people she touched.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to:
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA 02460 Newartcenter.org.

David Himelfarb (49) of Newton, MA, passed away on July 1, 2023 after almost a year of battling pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Samantha Halem.  Devoted father of Maya and Jacob Himelfarb. Loving brother of Elisa Blum (of Los Angeles) and Karen Himelfarb (of Houston). Son of Isaac and the late Miriam Himelfarb.

By profession, David was an attorney who loved being in a courtroom.  He worked at McCarter & English, LLP’s Boston office since 2008, where he was a partner.

He was born in Mexico City, Mexico and immigrated to the United States when he was a toddler, growing up in the Los Angeles area. He earned a scholarship to attend Stanford University, graduating in 1994 (a year ahead of schedule with distinction and departmental honors) and attended Harvard Law School. After two years practicing law and working as a federal law clerk in Los Angeles, David and Samantha moved to Boston.

David had a biting wit and great sense of humor. He was a wonderful writer and a gifted litigator. He was a devoted father and husband, who spent his life taking care of other people. If someone needed help, he was there. He dedicated countless pro bono hours to work with asylum seekers and the ACLU. He loved learning new things. He learned how to make croissants from scratch and taught himself Italian before a trip to Italy. At the time of his death, he was learning French. He loved to travel with his family and took great pride in showing them the world. He passed down his passion for comedy and his ability to learn languages to his daughter Maya, with whom he loved to speak in Spanish. He was extremely proud of his son, Jacob, and went to every one of Jacob’s soccer games despite his difficult battle with cancer, even braving outdoor winter soccer while suffering from chemo related cold sensitivity.

David’s legacy of kindness, humor, and dedication to others will live on through his children. The family is working to set up a scholarship at Stanford University to honor David’s memory, committed to providing financial support to children who –like David– speak English as a second language, do not have the independent financial means to attend the University, and who are committed to giving back to their communities. For information on how to contribute to this scholarship fund, contact Jane Freedman at jane@janefreedmanlaw.com.

Funeral services will be at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, on July 7, 2023, at 12 noon. Following services, the family will observe shiva from 3:00 to 7:00 at the home of his mother in law, Lynne Halem, and continuing Saturday 6:30 to 9:00 pm and Monday 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

Robert “Bob, Bobby” Zalosh, Industrial Fire Protection Engineer and Explosions Expert

Bob Zalosh, 78, of Wellesley and Orleans, MA, passed away on June 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob leaves behind his loving wife of more than 57 years, Gloria (Katz) Zalosh; his children, Michael and his wife Burke of Wellesley, Matthew and his wife Alisa of Manchester, MA; his grandchildren, Sam, Will, Sophie, and Nina; his sister Lynn (Zalosh) Nalven and husband Henry Nalven; and mother-in-law Daisy Katz.  He is also survived by his nephews, Ahmon and Sam Katz, and his nieces, Emily, Julia, and Alison Nalven.  He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Rena Zalosh, and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Kathleen Katz.

Bob was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Bronx High School of Science where he met Gloria, played football, and competed in track. Bob received a bachelor’s degree from Cooper Union, a master’s degree from the University of Rochester, and a PhD from Northeastern University, all in Mechanical Engineering.

Bob’s work ethic was exceptional. At Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM), he served in various positions, culminating as the head of the Applied Research Department.  While at FM, he started teaching at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). In 1990, he became a full-time professor of Fire Protection Engineering at WPI. Bob authored a textbook, Industrial Fire Protection Engineering, considered the definitive book of the field. He also co-authored the Center for Chemical Process Safety’s Guidelines for Safe Handling of Powders and Bulk Solids. Most recently, he co-authored Explosion Dynamics: Foundations and Practical Applications, which was published this June.

During his tenure as a professor, Bob founded Firexplo, a consulting practice. Bob conducted fire and explosion investigations and served as an expert witness in ensuing litigation. Firexplo’s clients included small businesses, large corporations, and government agencies such as the Chemical Safety Board and OSHA. He advised clients on hazards related to flammable gases and combustible dusts and provided guidance on safety strategies and protections.

Bob, a professor emeritus, was a fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He was a member of the fire council at Underwriters Laboratory for 25 years, of the Hydrogen Safety Panel since its inception, and of several National Fire Protection Association committees.

Bob was generous in many ways, finding his pro bono work for fire departments particularly rewarding. In 2016, the Boston Fire Department honored him with the prestigious Fire Commissioner Award for Outstanding Civilian Service. Bob “volunteered without hesitation” and was considered “a true friend and invaluable resource” by the Boston Fire Department.

While he loved his work, Bob had other interests. He developed a love of being on the water as a member of the Cooper Union sailing club. Family vacations usually included time at oceans, rivers, or lakes. Bob and Gloria began spending summers in Orleans in 2004; as soon as they crossed the Sagamore Bridge, his thoughts turned to watching Firebirds games at Eldridge Field and sunsets at Rock Harbor. And despite the sharks, Bob still swam at Nauset Beach—just much closer to shore!

Bob became an avid Boston sports fan during the Red Sox “Impossible Dream” season of 1967 and never looked back on his New York sports roots. Special memories included attending the Celtics epic, triple-overtime 1976 NBA Finals victory and the Red Sox historic championship run in 2004. He always enjoyed playing tennis as well as coaching his kids in soccer and baseball.

Bob enjoyed traveling for work and pleasure, visiting 48 states. His consulting practice often took him to factories in the Midwest, where he developed rewarding relationships with clients and truly impacted their lives. He traveled all over the world presenting academic papers at conferences often extending those trips into wonderful vacations with Gloria.

While abroad or in Boston, Bob sought out live music, most recently the Montreal Jazz Festival and at Symphony Hall to hear Pink Martini. Cleo Laine and Diana Krall were two of his favorite performers.  Bob also had a green thumb, taking care and pride in his gardens; the bountiful hydrangeas this spring brought joy, and his delicious tomatoes were always a summer hit.

Bob took special delight in his four grandchildren and loved watching their sporting events and performances. During holiday dinners, Bob cherished his role as leader, imparting sage wisdom through stories ranging from his youth to current events and fostering lively conversations.

Bob lived a full life and will be deeply missed by family and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley, MA, on July 6^th at 11:30am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, memorial observance will be at his residence until 4 pm, 7-9pm, and Friday 2-5 pm.

Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to RIP Medical Debt and Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association.

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Audrey (Suvalle) Shuman passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on June 25, 2023 at the age of 89.

Beloved wife of the late Alan Shuman.  Devoted mother of Jill Shuman (Edward Carver) and Amy Shuman.  Cherished Nana of Emily Feil.   Sister of the late Marilyn Suvalle.  Sister-in-law of the late Robert and Marcia Shuman and Arthur Shuman and his late wife Nancy.   Also survived by six loving nieces and nephews and many long-time friends, neighbors, and colleagues.

Aud grew up in Boston and proudly graduated from Girls’ Latin School in 1950 and then from UMass, where she met Alan, the love of her life.  While raising their two daughters, Aud returned to school for a master’s in Education.  Thus began her new adventure as a second-grade teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School, where she worked for more than 30 years.  Following her retirement, she remained busy with tutoring, educational travel, cooking, offering sage advice to those who asked (or didn’t!), book groups, and mahjong.

Graveside services at noon  on Thursday, June 29 at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, West Roxbury.  In lieu of shiva, please join us following the service for a celebratory lunch at the Marriott Hotel in Newton.  Per Aud’s instructions: “no mourning allowed!”  Friends and family are also invited to visit with Jill and Ed at their home in Reading from 7-9 PM on Friday.

Remembrances can be directed to Schechter Boston or to Bailey’s Team for Autism.

Braun, Kenneth, of Chestnut Hill, 74 yrs., June 25, 2023. He was son of the late David Braun and Regina (Kurtz) Braun. Brother of the late Ronald Braun and Frederick Braun.

Ken grew up in East Bridgwater and Brockton MA and graduated from Brockton High and Mass College of Pharmacy. He was an avid traveler, fisherman and art collector. Ken leaves behind his beloved wife of 30 years , Paula Pepper and many dear friends.

A Memorial service will be held 1 pm, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA 02466. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Daniel Francis Clifford, 74, a longtime Newton resident and commercial real estate consultant, appraiser (MAI) and reviewer, died at home from Melanoma on Sunday, June 25.  He leaves his wife Margi Butler; daughter, Irene; son, Jay and his wife Denisse; stepson David Winbourne and his wife Justine, his brothers Doug and Robert, sisters-in-law Sandra and Pat, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends. He is predeceased by his brothers John and Roger.

Dan operated his own commercial real estate consulting firm in Newton for over twenty-five years after working for a number of local firms, and he was a political activist. He served as ward chairperson in the local Democratic Party until recently. He came from a humble background, the middle child in a family of five boys, raised by a single mother in Hudson, MA.  Dan started working at the age of ten with a paper route and he worked until he was unable to continue.  Dan became active in politics at a young age.  In high school, he was president of his class for three years and head of the student council as a senior, a role he repeated in college. He was the first in his family to attend college at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. His two older brothers, who came back from Vietnam and joined the anti-war movement, influenced Dan to oppose the Vietnam War.

In 1981 after working his way up in the union as a bartender at the Copley Plaza Hotel, Dan was elected Secretary Treasurer of Local 26 of the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Workers Union in Boston, a local of over 5000 members, representing the employees of major hotels and food service workers in the Boston area. In 1984, he was on the campaign staff for John Kerry’s first senatorial victory.  And from then until this year, he and his family have campaigned for Democratic candidates and progressive issues and have marched in innumerable protests.

Dan was an avid Boston sports fan, an avid reader, and an avid traveler.  He and his family explored National Parks and monuments all over the country from the Dry Tortugas off the Florida Keys to Denali National Park in Alaska. Wherever Dan went, he came back with stories. Dan was a great story teller with an infectious laugh that often took over the story before it ended.  His favorite role was that of husband and father. He was a friend to many people.  He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, friendship, loyalty, his wonderful stories, and his knowledge of politics and real estate. Burial services will be private. A Memorial and Celebration of Dan’s Life will be held on Sunday, July 9, at the Allen Ctr., 35 Webster St., Newton, MA from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Shiva will be held from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on July 9^th at the family home. Donations may be directed to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through Dan’s friend Stephen Najarian, who is running in the Falmouth Road Race in Dan’s honor at http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/stephen_najarian.

Edward Myles Ginsburg, 90, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June

24, 2023.  Eddie was larger than life. He was a Pied Piper attracting a following wherever he went. He brightened up every room he entered with his big smile, stylish vibrant bow ties, and contagious exuberance. He touched everyone he met with his warmth, kindness, and encouragement.

Eddie grew up in Newton, Massachusetts with his mother Esther Ginsburg, father William Ginsburg, and younger sister Lee Herbst.  He attended Shady Hill School, which he always credited with giving him a love of learning, Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard College, and Harvard Law School.

He practiced law with his father as a trial lawyer in Boston for many years.  He proudly served as a Probate and Family Court judge for 25 years, working tirelessly to help lawyers and litigants through difficult times. He was a professor at Boston College Law School and Suffolk University Law School, and taught classes through Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and Flaschner Judicial Institute. He volunteered on many boards. One of his favorites was Lawyers Weekly where he discussed current issues and controversies in the legal world with lawyers from across the state.

After retiring from the bench, Eddie formed Senior Partners for Justice which helped people in Probate and Family Court who were unable to afford a lawyer. He recruited volunteers everywhere he went and called each one personally to thank them for taking a case. He worked with his son-in-law, Jonathan Mannina, at Community Legal Aid, where he supervised family law lawyers in meetings, on Zoom, and, his favorite, at lunch!

In his lucky life, his luckiest find was his cherished wife, Julie. The story he told was that he saw Julie across a crowded room and knew instantly she was “The One.” They got engaged within three weeks and their love story continued as they held hands in the movies or at the theatre for almost 60 years. Together they raised their two daughters, Jennifer Ginsburg and Lauren Madden. He talked about them constantly and was their number one fan in all aspects of their lives. He welcomed to his family his sons-in-law, Jonathan Mannina and Matthew Madden, and enjoyed talking with them about sports, politics, and life. He adored his grandsons, Carlo and Max Mannina, going to all their games and performances. He always showed up. He was available for his entire extended family and was particularly close with his niece Elizabeth Herbst Brady.

Eddie was a long-suffering Red Sox fan. In 2005, he was recognized as Bostonian of the Year for his work at the Big Dig. He was proud of this accomplishment, mostly because he beat out David “Big Papi” Ortiz, who came in second. He loved all his dogs, particularly his beloved Pumpkin, who was always by his side wherever he went. He always wanted to hear the recent gossip, big or small. His Happy Place was his family home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, where he spent each summer since his childhood enjoying the lake with his family, including his cousin Earl Silbert whom he considered to be his brother. Eddie loved a celebration and a good meal. He prided himself on being a great guest. Truth be told, he was always the life of the party! As he said, ”I have lived a full life. I have a wonderful family.” He made us all laugh and we will treasure memories of him forever and ever.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his name may be made to Community Legal Aid (https://communitylegal.org/get-involved/donate).

Robert G. Gouterman, 1/10/1938-6/22/2023 of Edwards, Colorado, 85 yrs., passed surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Sheila L. (Levine) Gouterman. Father of Steven(Sherri Task) of Falls Church, VA, Richard (Cindy Exler) of Olney, MD and Jann (Chuck Strube) of Union City, NJ. Grandfather of Charles, Geoffrey, Chelsea, Michael, Hope, Taylor and Daniel. Funeral services were private. Remembrances may be made to Chabad of Vail, P.O. Box 6546, Vail, CO 81658.

Max A. Clary, 30, of Florida, formerly of Newton, Massachusetts, died unexpectedly, June 20, 2023. Max was born on April 29, 1993, to James M Clary III and Amy B. Altman. He is survived by his parents, his sister, Hannah R. Clary, his stepmother, Janet M. Clary, and his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Barbara T. Widett and Edward M. Altman. He also leaves behind many friends in the Orlando area, and in and around his home state of Massachusetts. Funeral services were private. His family will hold a public memorial service to honor Max’s life at a later date.

A resident of the Harbour’s Edge community at Delray Beach, FL, originally of Brookline, MA passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, at the age of 95.  Survivors include her husband of 74 years, Herbert Friedman; sons, Elliot Friedman and Larry Friedman; four grandchildren; Alison, Molly, Julie & Haley; two great-grandchildren Hattie (Harriet) & Finn. Harriet was a graduate of Brookline High School where she and Herb raised their family until 1979 when they moved to the North Shore, and later to Florida. Herb and Harriet along with Harriet’s brother Larry founded Economy Hardware on July 25, 1949. Harriet was fortunate to enjoy the continuation of the business and her family flourish. A graveside service will be held at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2605 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 11:00 am. Contributions may be made in her loving memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. 

Fay Remis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, died at age 88 on June 18, 2023.  She was devoted to her family, generous in spirit, and helpful to anyone in need.  She was always considerate, caring, and kind.  Fay was born in Brooklyn, graduated from Brooklyn College and received a masters degree in community psychology from Marist College.

Fay worked with developmentally disabled individuals to determine appropriate community resources to meet their needs, and she also had worked to find employment opportunities for individuals who were newly released from prison. Fay was a problem-solver in both her professional life and in her personal relationships with family and friends.  

After Fay’s retirement, she moved with her husband to Brookline, Massachusetts.  Fay loved being active and enjoyed going to community theater, concerts, talks and attending art exhibits and museums.  She also loved listening to Broadway musicals. She would enter a room with a swirl of positive energy surrounding her.  She was predeceased by her devoted husband Basil Remis, her life partner of almost 60 years.  She is survived by her three loving children, Susan, Jay, and David, and their spouses Lee, Jane, and Priscilla, and by her ten grandchildren (Rebecca, Ari, Max, Andrew, Matthew, Sam, Emma, Eli, Celia, and Emmett). She is also survived by her great-grandchild Ryder. Fay was a glass-half-full person and always saw the sunny side of any situation.  She always had a complement to give or a kind word to share, and she always had a smile on her face.  She will be sorely missed.

Myra Weinstein (Markowitz) of Newton Centre on June 17, 2023 passed in her sleep at the age of 100.  Beloved wife of the late Albert Weinstein. Devoted and loving mother of Stephen Weinstein. Dear sister of the late Sylvia Nierman.  Adored aunt, great aunt, and great great aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service to be held at Sharon Memorial Park, ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon, MA  on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 11;45 AM . Remembrances in Myra’s name may be made to Temple Reyim,1850 Washington St. West Newton, MA 02466.

Stephen Weinstein would like to thank Addie and Fila for the loving care they gave Myra in her final days.

Dr. Arthur L Herbst passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2023.

Arthur was born to Jerome and Blanche (Vatz) Herbst in New York City in 1931. When he was two years old his family moved to Pittsburgh where he spent his youth. He was a strong student from the start and enjoyed playing sports. Later in life, he would tell the tale of how he got sent to the principal’s office for talking too much to his friends during class. This story always amused his children for their father was never one to be particularly chatty. In any case, he excelled in school which led him to Harvard for college, medical school and residency. At college he rowed light-weight crew and studied physics. While fulfilling his active-duty service requirement in the Navy as a line officer, he reconsidered his life path and shifted from law to medicine.  In medical school he won the Borden Research Award for work in endocrinology.

He started out in practice as an attending physician at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Always listening carefully to his patients, he noticed that a few young women who had a rare cervical cancer had mothers who had taken the drug diethylstilbesterol (DES) during pregnancy to help prevent miscarriage. This led to his research that yielded a seminal study in medicine for alerting doctors and patients to the potential health risks of prenatal exposure to drugs. He received the Francis Stone Burns Award from the American Cancer Society for this research.

In 1976, at age 45, Arthur became Chairman of the Department of OB/Gyn at the University of Chicago. Over the next 24 years he served on multiple medical boards, published over 180 articles and gave lectures around the world. Arthur was known to be intelligent, disciplined, hard-working, full of integrity and unfailingly reliable in all aspects of his life.  He could be counted upon to provide calm and helpful counsel. He took every call and always did his best to support anyone who needed medical care whether it was a patient, a family member or a friend-of-a-friend.

Arthur met and married Lee Ginsburg during his third year of medical school in 1958 and they had two children, Elizabeth and Arthur. His family was always important to him, but the daily demands of his work limited his availability for his children. As a result, he truly cherished the time spent with his grandchildren in retirement.

He loved to learn, achieve and compete. He was active playing tennis until he was 88, took Spanish lessons in his 70’s and swimming lessons in his 80’s. In retirement, he and Lee split their time between Chicago and Tucson, Arizona. He worked to support the University of Arizona by serving as Chair of the Visiting Committee of the Department of Science, leveraging his experience as a clinician, scientist and administrator. Having always felt grateful for the scholarships that enabled him to attend college and medical school, Arthur and Lee established scholarship funds at Harvard, the University of Chicago and the University of Arizona.

Arthur is survived by Lee Ginsburg Herbst, his wife of 64 years; his daughter, Elizabeth Herbst-Brady (Chris); his son, Arthur L. Herbst, Jr. (Nicole); and four grandchildren: Marina, Paula, Maggie and Patrick.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you give someone you love a hug.

A private family service will be held.

Barbara Lowenstein-Of Newton, MA passed away peacefully at home June 13, 2023, at 90 years of age.

Barbara was devoted to her family, friends, and community. Born on December 14, 1932, in Milford, MA.

She attended Milford High School and Mt. Ida College. Following graduation, Barbara embarked
on a career in retail at Filene’s. She is survived by her devoted husband, Harold, to whom she
was married for 67 years, by her devoted son, Jeffrey, and his wife, Robin and her devoted
daughter, Debra. Barbara was a larger-than-life grandmother to Adam and Marcie, Jason and his
wife, Jodi, Andrew and his wife, Jamie and proud great-grandmother to Zoe and Zac. She is also
survived by her wonderful sisters, Elaine and Claire and her husband, Sidney.

Funeral Service at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street Newton, MA was held on Friday, June 16,
2023 followed by interment at Natick-Framingham Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to Temple Emanuel Hebrew School, 385 Ward
Street, Newton, MA 02459 or to Hebrew Senior Life, c/o Development Dept., 1200 Centre St.,
Roslindale, MA 02131.

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Charlotte Michaelson Frank, age 101 ½ years,  died peacefully in Key Biscayne, Florida on June 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. She spent most of her life in Boston, where in addition to raising 4 sons with her husband Eliot, she evolved from a volunteer to a TV producer at WGBH, recorded books for the blind, opened the Shell Gallery in Newton Center, volunteered at many Boston Jewish organizations, including her pride in being one of the first female Board Members and first woman to get an aliyah at Temple Mishkan Tefila. She travelled the world for 19 years with her husband while he helped develop the textile industry in developing countries under the auspices of the United Nations and IESC. She was admired for her wit and wisdom, known for her dedication to her family and friends.  A world traveler, she was perpetually engaged and interested in the people and cultures she encountered.  She was an avid reader, tennis and bridge player. She always had a story to share and interest in others. She made everyone with whom she spoke feel they were important to her because they were.

She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Eliot Michaelson in 1991. She was blessed to marry the second love of her life, Seymour (Sy) Frank in 1996, who predeceased her after 21 years of marriage in 2018.  She was also predeceased by her siblings Anne, Jeanette and Herbert, her son Phillip (Ronni), stepdaughter Betsy Cohen (Norman), and daughter in law Anne Taylor, and step grandchild Micah Rosenthal. She is survived by her three sons Martin (and his former wife Susan), Jim, and Richard (Allyn), grandchildren Andrew (Kate), Daniel (Tamara), Jane (Pete), Gail, David and Robyn, and great grandchildren Michael, Eva, Leah, Jackson, and Elliott. She is also survived by stepchildren Marcia, Bill (Christine), Matthew, and Ira (Robyn), step grandchildren Rachel Taylor (Christopher) Hannah Taylor (Colin), Aaron Rosenthal, Teddy Rosenthal (Chantal), Jake Rosenthal, Jeremy Kosh, Brianne Devine (Tom), Louis Cohen (Andrina), Michael Frank, Veronica Batchelor (Sean) and Michael Grossman, and step great grandchildren Josephine and Beatrice LeMon, Maeve Duggin, Garrett and Willa Kosh, Noah Eli and Olivia Devine, Luka and Haze Cohen, Lawson Batchelor.

Her graveside funeral is scheduled for Thursday morning at 11:00 am at Mishkan Tefila Cemetery at 2605 Centre Street, West Roxbury MA, and will be accessible via Zoom

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The family invites Mom’s Florida friends to visit on Tuesday, June 13th, from 1:00-4:00pm when Martin, Richard and Allyn will be at 1121 Crandon Blvd, Apartment D108 in Key Biscayne.

Shiva will be observed after the funeral service on Thursday at the home of Ronni Michaelson, 83 Elmwood Road, Wellesley MA, from ~1:00 until 5:00pm, and from 7:00 to 9:00pm including minyan.

Shiva will continue on Friday afternoon on Cape Cod at the home of Richard and Allyn Michaelson, 12 Sheeps Crossing Lane, Woods Hole.

On Monday, June 19th, Richard and Allyn will be at the home of Robert and Michele Shaloff, 13-55 Lyle Terrace, Fair Lawn NJ from 1:00-5:00pm and from 7:00 to 9:00pm, including minyan.

If you wish to honor Charlotte’s life, please consider a donation to a non-profit, charitable organization of your own choosing, or one of Charlotte’s favorites, the Rosenstiel for the Ocean Kids program at UMiami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine Science.

A link to view the funeral service via livestream can be found here.

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round and listen up, because I’ve got some news to share. Mark Needleman, that son of a gun from Framingham, Massachusetts, kicked the bucket at the ripe old age of 74. Yeah, you heard me right. He passed away right there in his own home on June 11, 2023. Rest in peace, Mark.

Now, let’s talk about the poor souls who have to carry on without him. First up, we’ve got his wife, Debbie, or as she was known back in the day, Debbie Aronson. Then there’s his daughter, Lilly, and his son Alex, who managed to snag himself a wife named Melissa. And let’s not forget the apple of Mark’s eye, his granddaughter Rena. That girl’s got a lot to live up to, let me tell you.

But wait, there’s more! Mark’s got a brother named Stuart and a sister-in-law named Susan. Oh, and we can’t forget about Cindi Silverman and her hubby Rick. They’re part of the surviving crew too. Plus, there’s a bunch of nieces and nephews thrown into the mix. Talk about a full house.

Now, let me give you the lowdown on Mark’s life story. Born and raised in good ol’ Framingham, this guy knew how to make an impression. After he finished up college at Clark University, he made his way back to his hometown to settle down with Debbie. They wanted to start a family, you see. But Mark, he wasn’t content just raising kids. No, sir. He decided to dabble in interior design. Started off by opening up Wallpaper Warehouse in Natick, along with his father-in-law. That was just the beginning, though. Mark had bigger plans. He went on to create his own design firm, Signature Interiors. Boy, this guy had an eye for style.

But you know what really got Mark’s blood pumpin’? Family. Whether they were related by blood or by choice, this man valued his clan like no other. If there was an event happening, you better believe Mark and Debbie were gonna be there, no questions asked. They were the poster couple for attendance. And let me tell you, they didn’t discriminate when it came to occasions. Big or small, near or far, they showed up. And boy, did they celebrate. Every new addition to their circle was cause for a shindig. With friendships that spanned over fifty years, Mark and Debbie always had room at their table.

And here’s a fun fact about Mark: he was a baby whisperer. That’s right, folks. He had a way with those little bundles of joy. Parents would practically throw their babies at him just so they could have a moment of peace. Mark would proudly declare, “I got to play with a baby!” Can you imagine? The man had a gift.

Now, let’s talk about Mark’s involvement in the local Jewish community. He was quite the go-getter, serving on executive boards left and right. Temple Israel of Natick, the Metrowest Jewish Day School, JCAM—you name it, he was there. Oh, and he and his family even started the Needleman Fund for Passport to Israel. They were all about encouraging young folks to take a trip to the Holy Land. Talk about spreading the love.

But that’s not all there is to say about Mark. Oh, no. The man had some serious skills. He could tell a joke like nobody’s business. And let me tell you, his sock collection was a sight to behold. Plus, he had a predilection for good scotch. That’s a man who knew how to enjoy life’s little pleasures.

So, here’s the deal, folks. Mark Needleman is leaving behind one heck of a legacy. Those who had the pleasure of working with him, knowing him, and loving him will always remember him fondly. It’s a damn shame he’s gone, but hey, that’s life, ain’t it?

For those of you who want to pay your respects, the services will be held at Temple Israel of Natick. Be there on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 11 am sharp. After that, they’ll lay him to rest at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery. And don’t worry, they’ve got a memorial reception lined up at Temple Israel of Natick right after the burial. If you’re up for it, head on over to the Needleman home in Framingham for the memorial observance on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings 7-9pm. Oh, and don’t forget about the afternoons. That’s when you can swing by from 2 to 4 pm Wednesday through Friday.

Now, in lieu of flowers, they’re asking for donations in Mark’s memory. You can contribute to the Metrowest Jewish Day School or Temple Israel of Natick. Just make sure you mention it’s for the Passport to Israel, part of the Needleman Fund. That’s the way to honor this man’s memory.

Rest in peace, Mark Needleman. You’ll be missed, buddy.

A link to view the livestream of the funeral service can be found here. 

Of Dedham, MA passed away at NewBridge on the Charles on June 8, 2023, at 98 years of age. Buddy was devoted to family, friends, and community. Born on November 23, 1924, in Brookline, MA, he attended Brookline High School and Middlebury College. After graduation, Buddy embarked on a 40-year career at S. Cohen and Sons, his family’s furniture business. Preceded in death by his wife, Paula, to whom he was married for 55 years, he is survived by his devoted daughter, Marcia Cohen Brier, and her husband Ken. He was a larger-than-life grandfather to Michael Brier and Jennifer Chassin, and proud great-grandfather to Jacob, Max, Ezra, and Naomi. The family would like to thank Buddy’s longtime caregivers, Richard Ssewanyanaa and Jack Rutaigatirwa, for their constant love and devotion in Buddy’s final years.

Funeral Service at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:15 A.M. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, memorial reception will be held at Newbridge until 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Buddy’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, Hospice Care, c/o Development Dept., 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

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Joshua Michael, of Brookline, 41, died peacefully as we sang to him on June 6, 2023. He was surrounded by love and music at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, where he was treated due to acute illness.

Josh was born August 31, 1981 in NY, NY to Michael and Carol Michael. He loved people, music, coffee, and a good meal followed by a cookie. He spent many of his summers at Camp Jabberwocky on Martha’s Vineyard where he loved to swim, horseback ride, and sing with friends in a hammock. Josh had strong and loving connections with those who surrounded him, especially at his residence by caregivers Best, Yvrose, Rufus, Alex, Moses and others. Josh navigated the complexities of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex throughout his life, aided by his family and medical team at Massachusetts General Hospital.

He is survived by his loving family – mother Carol Michael, sister, Rachel Michael, brother in law Michael Hession, nieces Evie and Hazel Hession, aunts and uncles Karen and Bill Allen, Alan and Marion Brown, Bob and Bonny Brown, and Suzanne Michael.

He was preceded in death by his father Michael Michael in 2010.

Funeral service will be held at 10 am Friday, June 9, 2023 at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA (parking on riverway). Burial to follow at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, MA. Shiva at the home of Carol Michael following burial until 5 pm. Saturday 5-9 with Shiva minyan at 7 pm, continuing Sunday 1-8 pm with Shiva minyan at 7 pm. Donations can be made to Camp Jabberwocky, Temple Israel Boston, Mass General Hospital Division of Palliative Care, Mass General Hospital Center for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

Ellen Claire Siegel Offner,

December 28, 1940 – June 3, 2023

Kind, courageous, loving, beloved, and a passionate but modest champion of women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment, Ellen Claire Siegel was born on December 28, 1940, in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, to Jack and Lillian Siegel, and was welcomed with joy by her older sister, Toby.

Ellen passed away on June 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare but extremely aggressive cancer that was unable to repress Ellen’s positivity, warmth, love, optimism, beautiful smile, or enjoyment of the constant flow of friends and family visiting and sharing memories and love.

Ellen’s maternal grandparents were Nathan Lopatin and Jennie Goldin, who both fled Russia for the United States to escape Czarist oppression and antisemitism. Her paternal grandparents were Benjamin Siegel and Tillie (maiden name not known), who emigrated from Romania to the United States.

Ellen attended PS 167 and Prospect Heights High School, both in Brooklyn, and Barnard College in New York City, earning an A.B. in American Studies, despite some cultural and skepticism that a girl should go to college.

While at Barnard and working at a summer camp, she met Arnold Abraham Offner (“Arnie”), a Columbia University student. They fell in love and became a couple for life.

Ellen and Arnie ventured together from Barnard and Columbia to Indiana University, where Arnie earned his PhD in United States History. Ellen worked as an editor at Look Magazine and Indiana University Press. Ellen and Arnie married on April 22, 1962.

In 1963, Ellen and Arnie moved to Syracuse, NY, where Arnie began his first teaching job at Syracuse University. In 1967, Ellen and Arnie welcomed their first child, a daughter, Deborah Offner. In 1968, with Arnie accepting a teaching position at Boston University, the family of three moved to Newton, MA, where, they were told, Jewish families were reasonably welcome. In 1970, Ellen and Arnie welcomed their second child, a son, Michael Offner.

Ellen worked at Little Brown, Houghton Mifflin, and MIT Press, prior to earning her MBA from the Boston University School of Public Management in 1979 as part of the first class including women at the school, and developing cherished friendships with her study group of other women students.

Following her interest in public policy, Ellen worked for the MA State Legislature, including serving as a budget analyst for the MA Senate Ways & Means Committee under the leadership of Chester G. Atkins, learning the inside culture of the center of MA state government known as “Beacon Hill.”

From Beacon Hill, Ellen found her way to a small and young health care organization, Harvard Community Health Plan, later to become Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. She eventually became Vice President for Medicare Programs, creating the First Seniority Program, named the #1 program in the nation for both member satisfaction and clinical quality by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality, reflecting Ellen’s belief that seniors deserve the highest possible levels of medical care and resources.

After moving on from Harvard Pilgrim to spend four years as a Director at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Health Plans, serving MIT students, employees, and retirees, Ellen founded Offner Consulting, LLC, offering strategic planning and program development advice to health care and arts organizations globally.

Her healthcare clients included the University of Michigan; the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in São Paulo, Brazil; and the USAID-supported JFK Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia.

Ellen served on the boards of nonprofits including Planned Parenthood Federation of America; the Mark Morris Dance Group, where she chaired the group’s Dance for PD program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease; and Lasell College of Newton, MA, along with its continuing care retirement community, Lasell Village. Ellen was also on the Boards of Overseers for the Celebrity Series of Boston and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

In 2022, after living in Newton, MA for more than 50 years, Ellen and Arnie moved to Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA, a continuing care retirement community affiliate of Hebrew Senior Life, where Ellen continued to develop countless and cherished new friendships for the two of them with her gregariousness, irrepressible cheerfulness.

In addition to Arnie, Ellen leaves her daughter, Deborah Offner; son, Mike Offner; son-in-law, Sam Roth; daughter-in-law, Lonna Steinberg; grandchildren Julia, Callie, Maddy and Jason; sister Toby Brickner; nieces and nephews Helen Ong, Dan Offner, Emily Hollidge, Stuart Offner, Stacy Offner, and Rocky Offner; and many other relatives along with an always growing collection of the greatest friends one could hope for.

If you wish to honor Ellen’s life, please consider a donation to a non-profit, charitable organization of your own choosing, or one of Ellen’s favorites, including the Mark Morris Dance Group, its Dance for PD (Parkinson’s Disease) affiliate, or Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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Myron Yale Cummins 80 of Delray Beach Florida formerly of Holliston passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2nd, 2023.
Myron was born in Boston, MA. To the late Gertrude (Grubert) and Louis Cummins.

In 1960, Myron graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Shortly after earning his diploma, he began to work and later owned Cummins Wardrobe Service, a 3rd generation business in Waban, MA. In his free time, he enjoyed Swimming, Smoking Cigars, and Playing cards with his card group of over 40 years.

He leaves behind his devoted wife Marjorie of 59 years who lovingly cared for him throughout his life and especially as his health declined. He also leaves his loving children Lori Cummins, Robert, and Julie Cummins. He was a loving and proud Grandpa to Gabriella and William Cummins. In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren Myron is survived by his sister Toby (Stanley) Orel, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Mildred and his brother Herbert.

Myron and Margie lived many years in Holliston and truly enjoyed entertaining. His children, grandchildren, siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends, especially around his much-loved pool while smoking his trademark cigar and tending to his beautiful yard.

Graveside service at Shara T’Filo Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA, on June 6, 2023 at 11:00 am. Shiva to follow at 12 Ruthellen Rd., Holliston until 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm, continuing Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation or any charity for the Hearing Impaired

Vivian Hannah Lewis

Vivian Hannah Lewis, nee Oppenheim, died May 31^st, 2023, following a recent diagnosis of metastatic cancer. She was 81 years old.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Murray Lewis, in December 2022. They were married for 58 years and are survived by their daughter Malia Lewis (Margot Damaser), son Raphael (Ray) Lewis (Kathryn Sillman), and grandchildren Claude, Ella, Sophie, Theodore, and Jules.

Vivian was born in the Bronx in 1941, the only child of German-Jewish refugees, and raised in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan. She was educated at the Bronx High School of Science and Radcliffe College, from which she graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa in 1962. She completed a master’s degree in History from UC Berkeley and her PhD coursework at the University of London.

Following her graduation from Radcliffe, Vivian traveled to Europe where she met Paul, assisting him in retrieving a lost suitcase containing a pair of red pajamas from the train station master in Vienna. There followed a peripatetic courtship, with Paul, at the time a cub reporter at The Financial Times of London, using the paper’s resources to send Vivian messages as she continued touring Europe. Vivian and Paul were wed in 1964 and initially lived in London. Their marriage was defined by Paul’s numerous postings, foreign and domestic, initially for the FT and then The New York Times: Brussels, Paris, Washington, DC; New York City, a return to Paris, and then back to New York.

Lacking funds to finish her dissertation, Vivian started working as a journalist for BusinessWeek magazine in the mid-60s. After moving to Washington, DC in 1971, she joined Senator Clifford Case as his staffer on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Upon returning to Paris in 1977 she resumed working as a journalist, initially for CBS’s 60 Minutes then as a freelance. In 1988, back in the United States, she founded a financial newsletter, Global Investing, that focused on American Depository Receipts, foreign companies listed on US exchanges, marrying her life-long passions for investing and all things international. She continued publishing her newsletter until 2022.

Vivian relished the nickname “Naughty Nana” given to her by her grandchildren and all through her life took delight in flaunting conventions when she saw them as excessively rigid. An adventurous cook, in Paris she learnt how to prepare authentic Indian food from the spouse of the Indian Ambassador to France and later introduced her grandchildren to the joys of multicolored matzah balls for Passover. Even as her body faded, Vivian’s spunky sense of humor, pink outfits, and bright smile continued to light up the room.

Shiva for Vivian will be held at Ray and Kathy’s home on Saturday, June 3^rd starting at 7pm.

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.

On May 29, 2023, E. David Levy, 76, of Sharon, MA, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with cancer and heart disease. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wendy; loving children, Douglas (Jessica) Levy and Robin (Justin) Gray; adoring grandsons, Dylan Levy and Jacob Gray; and dear sister, Eleanor (Allan) Goldman. He was predeceased by his father, Jacob Levy, and mother, Ida Stone, as well as his sister Carol (Earl) Willens.

David was a highly respected attorney, who fought for those underrepresented as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, as well as a civil servant. He served as an assistant district attorney for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office from 1975 to 1981 before going into private practice. In 1999, he returned to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, where he proudly served as chief of Civil Rights and director of District Court Training until he retired in 2011. He also was a member of the Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals from 1985 until 2000, and he was active in the Norfolk County Bar Association and the Norfolk County Bar Advocates, as well as the Massachusetts Bar Association. In 2004, David was honored with the Timothy J. Spillane, Jr. Outstanding District Court Prosecutor Award. Passionate about the law with a strong moral compass, some of his proudest moments in his career involved standing up for the little guy and passing on his experience to aspiring attorneys. Even in his retirement, he spent his time volunteering as a legal advocate for the Women’s Lunch Place.

Despite the serious nature of his work, David found joy every day, and he was known to carry a kite in his suitcoat pocket or the trunk of his car, sometimes pulling over for an impromptu flight. A lifelong sailor, David spent the summers of his youth on the Charles River and off the shores of Cape Cod. In his later years, he spent many weekends and Wednesday nights at the Massapoag Yacht Club, leaving his children with such fond memories that his daughter chose it as the site of her wedding. A proud father, he drove miles to watch his son play baseball, and later across the country to see him umpire. The best photos ever taken of David are of him dancing with his wife. He passed the same jar of peanut butter back and forth with his Aunt Ruth every Hannukah to make her laugh. He told stories – real and fictionalized – of the Jordan Road Gang, his friends since elementary school, and in retirement he reunited with his best friends from law school for weekly “guys nights.” He wore his “Zayde” t-shirt proudly. He was the kind of guy who would set reminders for his adult kids’ pets’ birthdays and send dog treats in the mail.

David leaves a legacy of fidelity – to family, friends and community – and his light and laughter will live on in all who knew him. His funeral will take place at Temple Sinai in Sharon on Thursday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will take place at Temple Sinai starting at 12:30.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Women’s Lunch Place, P.O. Box 170900, Boston, MA 02117 or the ACLU, Gift Processing Department, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004

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Samuel Stern of Needham and Dedham, MA, died on May 28, 2023 at age 84 after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Furth, Germany in 1939, Sam was a child survivor of the Holocaust, and was liberated from Bergen-Belsen in 1945 with his mother and brother.  They moved to New York in 1947 to start a new life.  He graduated from City College of New York and went on to earn advanced degrees in biophysics and marine biology at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Miami.

After teaching at both Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University, Sam settled into a long academic career at Boston University, where he taught multiple subjects including biology, computer science, and math. In 1978, Sam received the prestigious Metcalf Teaching Award for excellence in teaching at BU.  He went on to become a Dean at BU’s Metropolitan College and at the College of General Studies and served as Special Assistant to the President.

Settling with his family in Needham in 1971, Sam enjoyed coaching baseball and spending time as a key member of the Friends of the Needham Public Library.  He and his loving partner, Charlotte, moved from Needham to Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham in 2018, where they quickly developed new friendships and became active members in the community.

Sam was known for his sardonic sense of humor, his extensive knowledge in many fields, his keen eye for rare books, and his love of fishing.  His son and grandchildren were his pride and joy.  Sam’s story of Holocaust survival has been recorded and shared as part of the USC Shoah Foundation video project, in the writings of Bernice Lerner (“The Triumph of Wounded Souls,” ©2004), and in the annals of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sam often spoke at local schools and synagogues about his experiences during the war.

Sam was married for 42 years to Doris Naimark Stern, who passed away in 2004.  He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Karolina Stern, and by his stepfather, David Schneebalg (Ruth).  He is survived by his son, Alan (Lori Tenser), and their children, Reuben, Jeremy and Celia Stern, by his brother, Peter (Julie), and by his loving partner, Charlotte Chase, her children and grandchildren.

Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd, Wayland (Enter through North Cemetery).

Donations can be made to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Boston Bullpen Project, or Newbridge on the Charles Scholarship Fund.