Archive: July, 2023

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.

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Alan Bruce Glou, age 89 of Needham, MA passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, in his home.

Alan was born on October 4, 1933, to Jack and Cele Glou in Scranton, PA. He graduated from Central High School in Scranton, PA in 1951 where he organized and directed a 14-piece swing band, the “Stardusters”, and stayed close with many of his bandmates throughout his life. He graduated from Penn State University in 1955 and was a member of Beta Sigma Rho Fraternity.

Alan started his career as an Industrial Engineer at IBM in Endicott, New York. In 1956 he was drafted into the Army where he held the rank of Specialist (SP3) and completed his basic training at Fort Hood, in Texas. He was stationed outside Frankfurt, Germany during the Korean War, where he served in the 3^rd Armored tank Division.  He also acted as the assistant to the Commanding Officer before being honorably discharged in 1958.  Alan then returned to IBM for two years before moving to Boston in 1960 where he began working at the employment agency Snelling and Snelling and opened their Waltham Office.  He often said that he fell in love with the Charles River because it reminded him of the Rhine River in Germany.

In 1964, he established Glou Associates, headquartered in Needham, MA and later changed the name to Glou International because his clients and offices spanned across the globe including an office in London.  He had extensive experience in dealing with senior management in larger firms and start-up organizations in both the public and private sectors throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.  He was well respected and admired by many and even after he retired in 2002, he continued to offer his wisdom and knowledge.

Alan took pride in “Making Good Companies Great”.  He was a recognized expert in international business and has been quoted in numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe.  He was often a guest on radio and television talk shows and was the keynote speaker at several conferences and conventions.  He also mentored international students in his capacity as an Executive in Residence at Brandeis University which he was extremely proud of.

Alan was married to Eleanor Stone Glou until she passed away at a young age on March 10, 1975. They had three children (Karen Joseph, Lori Shone and Brian Glou) and resided in Needham, MA.  He married Marjorie Glou in 1979 and was devoted to her two children (Lisa Tanzer, Kevin Tanzer) and their entire blended family.  Alan was an active and very involved father and grandfather of twelve.  He always prioritized family and made every effort to be present and involved in all activities, special occasions, and everyday life moments.

Alan was active in his retirement.  He was proud of his involvement with the Boston FBI Citizens’ Academy where he graduated from a special program and served as an active member for many years.  He was a leader and proud member of the Newton Swing Band where he entertained patients at the Roxbury VA and local nursing homes and was also an active member of the Needham Senior Center.

The family remembers many happy times together.  There are too many to recount but some of those happy times include skiing at Loon Mountain, swimming in the family pool, watching Alan perform with his senior band and his many musical theater performances. Most importantly, Alan had a great perspective on life and encouraged everyone around him to have a positive attitude and strive to live each day to the fullest.  He lived by the motto “Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda” and encouraged his family to do the same.  His impact will last for generations to come.

He is survived by his children Karen Joseph (Robert), Lori Shone (Rob), Lisa Tanzer (Chris), Brian Glou (Jodi) and Kevin Tanzer (Becky).  His memory lives on through his grandchildren; Melanie Joseph, Benjamin Lewis, Jarod Glou, Ryan Joseph, Justin Glou, Owen Tanzer, Jessica Lewis, Talia Joseph, Abby Tanzer, Ethan Shone, Jeremy Shone, Sam Tanzer and other special relationships: Harmon Lewis, Tara Conway.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom of Needham on Monday, May 29 at 10 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be receiving visitors at Temple Beth Shalom until 5pm and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chesed (Caring) Fund at Temple Beth Shalom of Needham, Hebrew Senior Life’s Hospice Fund or Hebrew Senior Life’s Power A Dream – both organizations that Margie has actively supported and help others in a time of need.

Barbara (Lief) Hurwitz passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home in Weymouth after a brief illness on May 27th 2023 . Barbara was born and raised in Dorchester before moving to Milton with her late parents, Abraham, (Al) and Beatrice Lief. She married the love of her life, the late Norman Hurwitz, in September 1963. Barbara was a homemaker and a mother to her two children, Robin Lee, and Karen MacLeod before taking on a marketing job at the South Shore Plaza, where she loved to meet people, take them to participate in various marketing surveys and shop when she was finished working for the day. She loved to spend her Saturdays with her sister Lois going shopping and out to lunch. Her greatest love and biggest pride was being a grandmother to her six grand children.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Lois Lief of Walpole, her daughter, Robin Lee, and son-in-law, Joseph Lee, and their three children Nicole, Austin, and Lindsay, all of Weymouth , Her daughter, Karen MacLeod, son-in-law, Duncan MacLeod, and their three children, Allyson, Jack, and Ben all of Virginia Beach as well as nieces and nephews. A private graveside service for family will be held on Thursday June 1st. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects at the Sit Shiva which will be held at the home of Robin and Joe Lee at 73 Heather Lane Weymouth on Thursday June 1st between the hours of 1 p.m and 7 p.m. and on Friday June 2nd between the hours of 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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Sylvia (Smookler) Wolfson  entered eternal rest on Thursday May 25, 2023. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband Leonard G.

She is lovingly remembered by her son Kurt and daughter Hope (Steven) , her granddaughters Ilana and Jillian, and her extended family.

Sylvia was happiest in the gardens of her home in Waban and at Nantasket beach with her loved ones.

She is fondly remembered for her love of Broadway shows and her way around the kitchen.

Bubbie will be missed by the many friends, family and visitors to her gracious ways.

Graveside service will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:00 am at Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.

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FIALKOW, Jay L.” Buddy” 95, of NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.  Jay was born on November 20, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY and attended Brookline High and Lawrence Academy, later graduating from Harvard University in 1948.  After graduating from Boston University Law School in 1951, Jay embarked on a 50 year law career in which he got his start as a labor lawyer for the Garment Workers Union and Cohn, Reimer & Pollack.  Later, Jay became a founding member and managing partner of Kaye, Fialkow, Richmond & Rothstein in Boston and joined its successor, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, serving as Managing Partner of its Boston office.  Jay also served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as the Assistant Attorney General from 1963-1965, appointed by Senator Edward W. Brooke.

Jay’s philanthropic work was prolific as he served on the Board of Directors of the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Israel Histradrut, Hebrew Senior Life, Jewish National Fund, and was former Chairman of Combined Jewish Philanthropies.  Jay continued to be heavily involved with the Finance Committee at Newbridge on the Charles (where he also served as the Mayor to all that knew him).

Jay was preceded in death by the love of his life, Jane Maretz to whom he was married  for 62 years. They are survived by three children, Linda Sternberg (the late Richard), David Fialkow (Nina) and Debby Zabludowski (the late Danny).  He was a larger-than-life grandfather to Michael (Vanessa), Matthew (McKay), Julian, Olivia (Streeter), Jason (Melanie), and the late Jamie and a proud great-grandfather to Logan and Avery.

The family wants to thank Jay’s long-time caregiver, our angel, Marie Alexandre for her constant love, positivity, and care.  Marie, we love you!

In addition to being a brilliant labor lawyer, grand problem solver, and the best father and grandfather, his dynamic and loving personality made him a favorite “go to” of his friend’s kids and his kid’s friends.

The burial will be private. A celebration of life will be held at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 11:30 am. Following the service a reception will be held at The Temple until 2:00 pm.

Gifts may be made in memory of Jay Fialkow to Hebrew Senior Life, Development Department, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131, or via hebrewseniorlife.org/TributeGift.

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Dr. Ralph Williams Levine of Lexington, MA died peacefully at his home on May 25,2023.  He was a 1959 Graduate of Michigan State Veterinary School and ran a small animal practice in Burlington, MA for over 5 decades.  He was born on March 21,1935 in Waterville, Maine. He was one of 10 children.

He leaves behind a loving wife of 65 years and 3 grown children: David, Jonathan and Rachael, and 4 grandchildren: Benjamin Levine, Max, Reina and Sam Ades.  Expressions of sympathy can be made in Ralph’s honor to the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center.  350 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, May 30 at 12:45 pm.

Shiva will be at the Levine residence Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 7:00-9:00 pm.

Dr. Louis S. Bortnick of Hingham passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2023 after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife Elaine, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.  He was the beloved father of Karen Bortnick, Robert Bortnick and Lisa Bortnick Noble and cherished grandfather of Michael Bortnick, Anna Bortnick, Dana Noble and Isaac Noble.   Family meant everything to Lou.

Lou had a successful career as a general dentist serving the South Shore community.  He was a proud graduate of Williams College and Harvard School of Dental Medicine.  In addition to his role as a father, husband and dentist, he was also a longtime coach and mentor at Camp Alton in Wolfeboro, NH.

Louis was also an extraordinary advocate for animal rights and protection and was devoted to his golden retrievers.  It is the family’s wish that memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to an animal charity of their choice.

Funeral services are private.

Ruth Siegle (Rubin), of Nashua, NH, formerly of West Newton, and West Peabody, MA, passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 24, 2023. Beloved wife of 55 years of the late Arnold Siegle. Devoted mother of Wendee Glick Curley and her husband Jim, Carol Muldoon and her late husband Ricky, and the late Vicki Siegle. Cherished grandmother of Scott Glick and his wife Mindy, Nicole Letourneau and her husband Tyler, and Hayden Muldoon and his fiancé Meghan Johnson. Proud great-grandmother of Maci and Cole Letourneau. Daughter of the late Etta and Jacob Rubin, Loving sister of the late Evelyn Chalfin and her late husband Alexander.

In her earlier years, Ruth and her husband Arnold were worldly travelers. Ruth appreciated music and the arts. She had a passion for collecting artwork from the local artisans in many countries throughout their travels. Family and friends fondly remember her passion for singing songs from The Great American Songbook and her days of Adagio dancing. She was a lifelong learner with a pivotal work ethic as a young woman. From a young age she worked for her parent’s family kosher catering company and later educating herself on the emerging technology of word processing and held a corporate training position for Stop and Shop companies.

When Ruth was not doting on her family during visits, she was filling in anyone who would listen on their latest accomplishments and her fond admiration. You could always rely on her as a warmhearted conversationalist, and it was predictable she would tell you a few of her best jokes. She was the queen of the bingo table, and as a naturally born fashionista it was expected if she was stepping out for a game, you would find her dressed to impress with jewels to match. It is easy to understand why her favorite television show was “The Bold and The Beautiful”, because she was simply that, exceptionally bold and extremely beautiful, and encouraged those around her to live the same way.

Funeral services will be held at the Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA on Sunday, May 28, 2023 promptly at 12:30pm. The family requests that in true Ruth fashion, and in appreciation for her sense of style and love of all things “bling” that those in attendance dress in lively colors to celebrate the beauty of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice House in Merrimack NH.

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Phyllis (Belsky) Feld of Gloucester passed away suddenly on May 23rd, 2023 surrounded by family and cherished friends.

Phyllis was born July 12th 1941 in Boston, raised on Blue Hill Ave in Mattapan with her older brothers Larry and Gerry. In her youth she spent countless summers camping at state parks along Cape Cod with her parents, Max and Ida.

She attended Jeremiah E Burke High School and continued her education at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY. She married Jerry Feld in 1970, living in Jamaica Way Tower before settling in Brookline MA, where she made many lifelong friendships. She had a lengthy career working for M Brown and Company, designing offices and commercial interiors for 17 years before starting her family, giving birth to her sons Jonah and Gabriel.

In her second career as an artist, she began her studies at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with still life painting and later became a plein air painter travelling to France, Italy, and outer Cape Cod. Her passion for art led her to memberships of the Newton, Concord, and North Shore Arts Association and an associate member of the Rockport Arts Association.

She was a deeply devoted daughter, caring for her parents in their later years, especially her beloved mother Ida who lived to 104. She was an equally devoted grandmother to Miles, Maisy and Elliott, who brought her endless pride and joy.

Phyllis is survived by her brothers Larry and wife Elaine, Gerry and wife Evelyn, her son Jonah and wife Gillian, and her three grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Jerry, and her son Gabriel.

Services will be held on May 25, 2023 at Sharon Memorial Park at 1:45 followed by Shiva at her home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local arts association.

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Arthur J. Epstein, of Boca Raton, FL,  86 yrs, passed peacefully on May 21, 2023.  Arthur grew up in Malden, MA and married his high school sweetheart, Eunice (Sandler) z”l, in 1958.  They began their married life in Peabody before settling in Marblehead where they raised their three children Julie, Lauren and Jonathan.  While in high school Arthur worked in his father’s Wakefield factory, Mystic Enterprises.  After his father passed when Arthur was sixteen, he took on more responsibilities at Mystic.  He began his career with Midas Muffler in 1965 when a friend of his mother offered him the opportunity to buy his Malden Midas shop.  Eventually Arthur became the second largest franchise owner in the country.

In recent years Arthur focused much of his attention on philanthropy.  His particular but not exclusive, areas of interest were Jewish education and mental health.  In 2017 the Cohen Hillel Academy in Marblehead was renamed the Epstein Hillel School in recognition of his very generous gift.  In memory of his late wife, Eunice, who suffered with bipolar disorder for most of her adult life, he created The Epstein Center for Behavioral Health, a 120-bed unit caring for adults and children at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA.  He also prided himself on supporting young entrepreneurs pursuing their passions.  He invested in people and enjoyed seeing them flourish.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Bryna Litchman as well as his children, Julie and JB Nadal, Lauren and Mark Rubin and Linn and Jonathan Epstein.  Most dear to his heart were his six grandchildren, Jake, Grace, Zoe, Amy, Mathias and Noah, his “three kings and three queens”, whom he boasted about at every opportunity.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 11 am, at Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott, MA.  Burial will follow at Shirat Hayam Cemetery 506 Lowell St., Peabody, MA. Shiva will be observed on Thursday, May 25^th from 10-1PM at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton Ma. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945.

Edith White, age 103 went home to her God on May 22, 2023.  Present for her journey were her son, David, and her devoted personal aide Marie Paul.  Edith is survived David White (Mary) of Brockton, granddaughters Sarah Woodard of Colorado and Debbie Hewes (Henry) of California, nephew Frankin Levy (Lynda) of California and nieces Barbara Arnold of Newton, Adele Miller (Marty) of Easton, Linda Shapiro (Steve) of Virginia, Susan Fine (David Bruckart) of New York and many great-nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Rae Franklin of Brighton, beloved husband Aaron, daughter Joy Petitte (Michael Manheim) of Newton, grandson Tim Petitte of New York, and sisters Doris Levy and Winifred Franklin both of Newton.

Edie loved children and for several years volunteered to read to children in a local elementary school.  More recently, she enjoyed visits from her step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was also an avid reader, loved to walk and was an exceptional gardener, wringing beauty out of a small, mostly shady yard.

Friends and family are invited to attend Edith’s funeral service on Wednesday, 5/24/23 at 1:00 PM at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, in Sharon, with burial immediately following in Sharon Memorial Park.  There will be a catered Shiva at her home.  If unable to attend, please consider a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 465 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 202, Waltham, MA, 02452, which would be greatly appreciated.

May his memory be for a blessing.

Funeral service at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery.

Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Karen and Allen Block until 9 pm, Wednesday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, and Thursday, 2-4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s memory may be made to NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness

Jewish Family Services – Metrowest

or Temple Israel of Natick

Of West Roxbury, age 87, died on May 15, 2023 after period of declining health. Born in Rochester, NY, and raised in Windsor, Ontario. Merwyn was the son of the late Frank and Rose Bear. Husband to Marion Weiss Bear, father of Michael and his wife Julie, Susan and her husband Michael Hill, and Barry and his wife Anne Mavor. Loving grandfather of Kyle and his wife Sophia Conover, Caitlin Conover, Sydney, Hannah and Samantha Bear, Wyatt and Jessie Hill, Ronald, Frank and Rebecca Bear. Great Grandfather of Koufax and Fig Conover. Along with his biological family, Merwyn was honorary uncle and great uncle to the McCarthy and Shepherd clans. Graduate of University of Pennsylvania 1958, BSE Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut 1963, MSE Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Merwyn spent his professional career as a mechanical engineer founding his own company, Bear Engineering.  An early adopter of technology, he was ahead of his time in his appreciation for high fidelity electronics and computers. He was a loyal and steadfast friend with an adept ear at listening more than talking and a dry sense of humor.  He will be remembered for his wide smile, boisterous laugh and big hugs for friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston at 11:00 am. Parking on the Riverway. Shiva on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the home of Susan Bear and Michael Hill. Remembrances may be made to the Parkway Community YMCA, 1972 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132.

In Loving Memory of Carol Comras (nee Goodman)

Carol Comras, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2023, at the age of 70. She leaves behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy of friendship to those who knew her.

Born on May 16, 1952, Carol was the daughter of Margery and Jerome Goodman. She grew up in the warm embrace of her family home in Brookline, Massachusetts, alongside her sister Jane. Following in the footsteps of her father, Carol pursued a career in law, becoming an accomplished attorney and taking over her father’s practice. She married Marc Comras, and together they built a life brimming with happiness. Carol and Marc were blessed with two wonderful children, Daniel and Alison.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Carol found immense joy and fulfillment in her role as a mother and a dear friend to those around her.

Carol Comras is survived by her loving son, Daniel Comras, her beloved daughter, Alison Morrison, and her caring son-in-law, Derek Morrison. She will forever be remembered as a doting grandmother to her adored granddaughter, Emma Morrison. Carol’s memory will also be cherished by her sister, Jane, and the extended family and friends who had the privilege of sharing in her life.

Family and friends were always at the center of Carol’s world, and she treasured every moment spent with her children, grandchild, and longtime friends. Though Carol has left us, her legacy of resilience, care, and love will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew her. May her soul find eternal peace, and may her family and friends find solace in the beautiful memories they shared with her.

Funeral services will be held on May 18, 2023 in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park at 1 PM. Burial will follow. Friends and family are welcome to join in remembering and celebrating the remarkable life of Carol Comras.

Of Boston, May 13, 2023, Dr. Henry H. Banks lived to celebrate his 102^nd birthday with his wife of 78 years, Judith R. (Epstein) Banks. His story is a very American one. As the child of Isaac and Bessie Banks, immigrants from Lithuania, he grew up in Boston attending Boston Latin School, Harvard College (Class of 1942) and Tufts University Medical School (Class of 1945). Because his education happened during World War II, his medical school education was crammed into three years so that he could serve overseas. Always a student of American history, he was proud of being a veteran. He began his medical career at Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, Massachusetts General Hospital and what was at that time, the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. In 1970, he was recruited by Tufts New England Medical Center to build their orthopedic department and other orthopedic departments throughout the Boston area. Always a believer in practicing the art of medicine, he was sought out as a speaker, a physician, a diagnostician and a supportive presence. He spoke all over the world and patients arrived in Boston from Asia and Europe to have the benefit of his expertise. He had a particular interest in children with cerebral palsy and was a key presence at the clinic that focused on this population at the Barnstable County Handicapped Children’s clinic in Pocasset, Massachusetts. When Dr. Banks became Dean of Tufts Medical School in 1983, staff members at the clinic guessed that he would be too important and too busy to continue helping the families that they served. They remember being very wrong about Dr. Banks. He always showed up for them. After Dr. Banks retired from being Dean in 1990, he continued writing books and consulting on cases. During his career, he served as President and Executive Director of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He believed in the importance of protecting one’s reputation and of being loyal to his family. He embodied these values throughout his life. He and his wife, Judy have a large family: Dr. Curt and Nancy Civin of Baltimore and their children Joshua Civin and Katherine Newberger, and Marcus Civin, Betsy and David Epstein of Boston and their children Jessica and Shane Baron, Aron Epstein and Jacqueline Bell, and Jason and Cecily Epstein, Steven Banks and Judge Jean Schneider of Brooklyn and their children Harry and Katie Banks, and Susanna Banks and Lloyd Lesperance. Their ten great grandchildren are: Marshall and Olivia, Simon, Asher, Miriam, Hal, Levi, Eli, Lydia and Noah. Always an avid photographer, Dr. Banks amassed a treasure trove of photographs of each family member.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:30 am at Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA (parking on riverway). Burial will follow at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA. Contributions may be made to the Judith R. and Henry H. Banks MD Scholarship Fund at Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111.  medicine-giving@tufts.edu

Shiva will be private.

John Marshall Cohen (1937-2023), a dedicated fixture in the Boston area pediatric community, died May 10th in Newton, Massachusetts.

Dr. Cohen’s mantra, uttered to patients and strangers alike, was “Babies are my people!” His gregarious nature and congenial bedside manner belied a steadfast commitment to pediatric care and to his friends and family.

Growing up in Providence, RI, Dr. Cohen attended Classical High School and then Brown University. Determined to be a pediatrician despite advice to pursue a more lucrative specialty, he graduated from Albany Medical College in New York. Dr. Cohen was a loyal and active alumnus, supporting Brown and Albany Medical College with his heart as well as his wallet.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine and serving two years overseas in the Air Force, Dr. Cohen settled in the Boston area.  As his reputation for care and compassion grew, his practice – pediatrics at Newton-Wellesley – grew with him. He touched generations of families, often caring for former patients’ children and, eventually, their grandchildren. Additionally, he ran Newton-Wellesley Hospitals’ Pediatric Department for many years. Never one to hold back, he was a fierce advocate of high-quality care and behavioral health.

Dr. Cohen’s expertise and familiar manner led him to anchor Channel 5’s noon-day call in segment “Ask the Pediatrician” for many years and, later, “America’s Health Network”. His presence on the airwaves enlivened his personal life – from Boston to Cape Cod, he was regularly greeted with a “Hey Dr. Cohen!” from the familiar and unfamiliar alike.  With his wide ranging impact on children’s medicine, at his truest essence john would earnestly say, “I’m a baby doc”. 

Dr. Cohen played as hard as he worked. On the Cape, he enjoyed bringing family and friends out on his boat, “John’s Excellent Adventure,” to pull lobster traps, fish, and have the occasional adventure when navigation became sketchy. He also loved giving fresh tomatoes from his hyper-productive Cape garden. He travelled extensively to all four points of the compass with his family and friends, documenting the adventures with compelling photography.  John’s joy was sharing his travel passion with his children and grandchildren. 

Dr. Cohen took an active role in organizations and causes he was passionate about. An avid fan of theater, he enthusiastically supported The Huntington Theater Company and its productions, also serving as a board member. He also served on the boards of Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts and The New England Aquarium.

Dr. Cohen is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bette (Levinger) Cohen, of Boston, MA. Beloved father of Deborah C. Friedman (Mark) and David P. Cohen (Jennifer), all of New York, NY. Cherished Grandfather of Sydney & Taylor Friedman and Gabrielle & Ryan Cohen. Adored brother of Richard (Flora) Cohen.

Graveside service will be private. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 17th from 5pm to 8pm at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston.

Donations in Dr. Cohen’s memory may be made the Huntington Theater Company and Planned Parenthood of MA.

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Nanci Sue Peters of Boston, formerly of Newton, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late George and Rebecca (Krongard) Peters. Dear sister of Jane Evans and the late Harvey Peters. Devoted aunt and great-aunt of Douglas, Craig, Laura, Joshua and Suzanne, Danielle, Sam, Stephanie, Rachel, Alison and Evey. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 10:45 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Notre Dame Hospice, 555-559 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01605.

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Melvin Gondelman, formerly of Milton, MA has passed away after a long battle with health issues.  He was 86.
Born and raised in the West End of Boston, he moved to Dorchester as a teen.
Son of the late Aaron and Yetta Gondelman.
Devoted husband of his loving wife Myrna “Mikki” (Kobey) for 58 years.
Proud father of Adam and Jen Gondelman of Milton, Dana and Charlie Gondelman of Walpole, and Jay and Tracey Gondelman of Natick.
Loving Papa of Joshua, Zachary, Samantha, Jacob, Hannah, Jordyn, and Abbey.
Brother of the late Beatrice Lief and the late Samuel Gondelman
Uncle of Steven Gondelman, Rhona Pinta, Barbara Hurwitz, and Lois Lief
Great-uncle to Robin Lee, Karen Macleod, Marci Yazwinski, Shelley Dasilva, Lori Gondelman,Joel Gondelman, AJ Gondelman, Ian Pinta, Mitchell Pinta
Melvin graduated from Boston English HS in 1954 and then briefly attended Northeastern University.  Melvin was drafted into the U.S. Army and he was stationed in Germany during the late 1950’s.
Melvin and Mikki lived in Mattapan when they were first married, and then moved to Milton to start a family in 1970.
Melvin was a charismatic, charming, philanthropic, larger-than-life man.  He loved his family, and family always came before anything else.  He was a coach and mentor to many kids in Milton for many years.  There was nothing he would rather do than spend time with his 7 grandchildren.  Whether it was at a sporting event or a play, or time down the Cape, Papa always made the time to show his support and have fun with the kids.
Melvin was a salesman who started off his career after serving in the army by working at a chocolate factory, and then selling wire. He then realized  he wanted to be his own boss. So, back in 1968, Melvin took a chance and started selling electronic components out of his one-bedroom apartment in Mattapan, with his wife as his secretary.  A year or two later, he rented a small office in Cambridge, where he remained and grew his company to 20 employees over the years.  A few setbacks and a major fire destroyed his dreams, but Melvin didn’t give up.  He pulled up his bootstraps and regrouped.  He started another company with his sons and moved the business to Brighton.  Melvin worked up until he was forced to retire at 80 years old. Services will be held at Temple Beth Elohim,10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, family and friends are invited to a celebration of life at the Cape Club Sharon, 25 Toit St., Sharon. Memorial observance will be at his residence on Friday from 12 noon until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley.

Harvey Chansky 89, of Randolph MA, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023. Beloved son of the late Harry and Fanny Chansky and brother of the late Nathan Chansky, Lillian Andler, and Beatrice Katz. Harvey is lovingly survived by his wife Roberta (Siegel) Chansky and his sons: Howard Chansky, his wife Kari, Neal Chansky and his wife Cinzia. He was a loving Papa to his grandchildren Juliana, Alexander, Matthew, Joshua, Jacob, and Samuel. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Harvey was an avid sports fan and basketball player in his youth for which he received many trophies and awards, including an opportunity to play in the Boston Garden. He shared his experiences and passion for sports with all of his loved ones.

Harvey was a 45 year employee of Ben Elfman & Son. Post retirement Harvey focused his energy on helping others by volunteering for Meals on Wheels, Randolph for 11 years. In addition to the many accolades from those he serviced, he was awarded a Presidential Letter of Achievement acknowledging his long term contributions to supporting those in need in his community.

A graveside service will be held at 11:45 am on Sunday May 14, 2023 at Sharon Memorial Park, Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Memorial observance following the service will be held at the home of Neal and Cinzia Chansky until 6:00 pm. The memorial observance will continue at the home of Roberta Chansky, Monday through Wednesday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to either Alzheimer’s Association,  309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.

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

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

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