Archive: November, 2022

Raymond Mannos of Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston, MA and Miami Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in the comfort of his home in Miami Beach. He was adored by all who knew him. Beloved son of the late Edythe and Paul Mannos. He leaves behind his sister Nancy Sommer and her husband Bill of Brookline, MA and his niece Lindsay Merowitz and her husband David and their two children Zachary and Ava of Brookline, MA. He will be greatly missed by all. Services in The  Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Barbara “Bobbie” Agruss Sherman, of Newton, MA., passed peacefully on Nov. 17, 2022 at age 94. Wife of the late Norman Sherman. She is survived by her children, Carole Sherman Rothstein and her husband Kenny Rothstein of Chestnut Hill, Marti Sherman Breden and her partner Alessandro Ucciferri of Framingham, Suzy Sherman Wehrli and her husband Karl Wehrli of Sherman Oaks, CA., and Barry and Michelle Sherman of Framingham. Also survived by her grandchildren Nicholas Breden, Jennifer Sherman Brousell and Keith Sherman. She was a strong feisty woman and she will be missed. Mom to all. Graveside Service will be held at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury, MA, on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Shiva will follow immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society @ www.cancer.org.

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Paul B. Waitze, formerly of Stoughton and Sharon, MA, passed away on November 15, 2022 at the age of 85. Born March 19, 1937 in Boston, he was the oldest son of the late Jacob and Eva (Hurst) Waitze. He graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School for boys in 1954 and from the University of Rhode Island in 1958, where he was enrolled in the Army ROTC program. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army and served at Ft. Lee, Virginia.  Prior to moving to Virginia, Paul married his high school sweet-heart, Cynthia Malkin.  Upon leaving the service, Paul started his own trucking company, Tri State Transport Inc..

Paul was passionate about boating and fishing, spending many summer weekends with his friends and family in the waters off of Nantasket Beach.  He was also a true New England sports fan, having, at one time, season tickets to the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots.  It was the Patriots though who truly stole his heart. Paul was also active for many years in the Knights of Pythias fraternal order in Massachusetts, and served on the Board of the Bridge Center, a camp for children and young adults with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Paul’s greatest passion however were his grandchildren, Emily and Matthew Callan, Brady and Melanie Waitze, Caitlin, Sarah, Aidan and Grace O’Sullivan.  Paul is survived by his ex-wife, Cynthia Malkin, his  brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Lois Waitze, and his three children and their spouses, Linda (Waitze) and Chris Callan, Jeff and Liz Waitze, and Deanne (Waitze) and Sean O’Sullivan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a service on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:00am at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, with burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Shiva will be observed at Temple Kol Tikvah, 9 Dunbar Street, Sharon on Monday, November 21st  between the hours of 4-7pm with a Kaddish at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s name may be made to the Fisher House of Boston  https://fisherhouseboston.org/ or Tunnels to Towers https://t2t.org/

Marsha Rose Ovrut of Sutton, MA, entered into rest peacefully on November 15th, 2022 after a tremendous fight against cancer. Formerly of Plainview, NY. Beloved wife of Neal Lipsitz. Dear mother of Hayley (Adrian) Paquin and Geoffrey Lipsitz. Devoted Mimi of Brayah and Aria. Loving sister of Barney (Marlene) and Melissa Ovrut. Predeceased by her loving parents, Sophie and Henry Ovrut. She leaves many friends and family members. Marsha enjoyed traveling, scrapbooking, and spending time with her granddaughters, friends, and family. Services will be held at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St, Sharon, MA on Friday, November 18 at 11:00am. Burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be held at the Lipsitz home on Saturday, November 19 between the hours of 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marsha’s memory may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org or Eye to Eye (a national mentoring program between college and middle school students with learning differences) www.eyetoeyenational.org.

Ann Moll, age 88, of Dedham, formerly of Merrick and Freeport, New York, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness, on November 14, 2022. Ann was predeceased by her parents, Leopold and Ethel Hirsch, and her siblings Muriel Lukashok, Alan Hirsch and Herbert Hirsch.

Ann moved to NewBridge on the Charles in 2020 so that she could be closer to children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ann loved NewBridge, her fellow residents (especially her many friends on 3^rd Floor of the 3000 Building) and the staff. Ann was lucky enough to live just one door away from her son’s in-laws, Dr. Paul Chervinsky and the late Elaine Chervinsky, close friends for over three decades.

She became involved in many initiatives at NewBridge and totally embraced its learning environment. Her garden, and the tomatoes and flowers it produced, were of great pride to her, but nothing gave her more joy than the pumpkin it produced this past growing season.

Ann began her career in early-childhood education. She later worked for the national homebuilder Kaufman & Broad. Her yellow hardhat painted with flowers by one of her colleagues exists to this day. Subsequently, she became a textile broker and started her own company: Woman of the Cloth. In her 80s, she returned to teaching in the Head Start Program on Long Island and took great joy in reading each week to students in the Dedham Public Schools when she moved to Massachusetts.

Ann had numerous avocations. She loved art and museums; was a voracious reader; a participant in Daf Yomi-a daily regimen of learning the Oral Torah and its commentaries; and was a fearless traveler, her most recent voyage on a working freighter to Tahiti.

Ann is survived by her children, Jonathan and Debbie Moll of Newton, David and Stacy Moll of Massapequa, New York, Amy Pink and Fred Lipsky of New York and Costa Rica; by her grandchildren, Danny Moll and his wife Marina of Boston; Benjie Moll and his wife Anna; of Newton; Emily Moll of Buffalo, New York; and Nikki Moll of Massapequa, New York; by her  great-granddaughters, Sophie and Janey Moll and Maddie Moll;  by her niece, Beth Hirsh of New York, New York; and by her beloved friend, Charles Lipson. 

Ann was incredibly well cared-for by Victoria Lutaaya, Maggie Kigundu, Betty Nagawa, Joy Mugamba and Antoinette Ntananga.

The funeral will be private. Donations in Ann’s memory may be made to Congregation NewBridge c/o Hebrew Senior Life, Development Office, 1200 Centre Street Boston, MA 02131 or Dorot, 171 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 (https://www.dorotusa.org/donate).

On November 11, 2022, Henry Rosovsky, Dean Emeritus of the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor Emeritus, died at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts at the age of 95. Henry was known for his work in economics, his legacy as innovative administrator, and his impact as a lifelong educator at Harvard. His sharp intellect, dry humor, and immense spirit defined his character throughout his life. Henry was remarkably generous with his time and mentorship, imparting congenial wisdom to his friends, family, and colleagues.

Henry was born in Danzig in 1927 to Selig and Sonia Rosovsky. Due to the rise of Nazism, he moved with his parents and brother to Brussels, then fled through France as the German army entered Belgium. They reached the United States in December 1940, helped by luck, bravery, and the generosity of strangers and friends alike. These experiences left him a critic of the injustices experienced by many people throughout the world and committed to repairing them wherever he could.

Henry graduated from William and Mary College in 1949 and then became a graduate student at Harvard. He began his teaching career at the University of California at Berkeley. He moved to Harvard in 1966, where he served as chair of the Economics Department, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Acting President of Harvard University, and sat on the Harvard Corporation. His many professional contributions included recommending the establishment of an Afro-American studies concentration at Harvard, developing the nation’s first undergraduate Core Curriculum, and leading professional development for educational administrators. Henry was also a beloved mentor and friend to his colleagues and former students, who fondly recall many vigorous lunches spent at Legal Seafoods. In particular, he took tremendous pride in the accomplishments and successes of all his former students.
His stellar academic career was interspersed with military service. Henry volunteered for the Army in World War II, including service in France and attendance at the Nuremberg trials. He served in South Korea from 1950-1952, receiving a Purple Heart for his feet, which were frozen in the retreat from the Yalu River. He was then sent to a listening station in Northern Japan, where he grew interested in the Meiji Restoration and Japanese economic history. This exemplifies the intellectual curiosity Henry brought to every situation, constantly inquisitive about the world around him.

Henry wrote several books including Capital Formation in Japan, in which he describes how Japan rapidly transformed from a feudal society to a world power, and The University: An Owner’s Manual, an examination of higher education’s purpose and structure. In addition, Rosovsky is the author of Quantitative Japanese Economic History and, with K. Ohkawa, Japanese Economic Growth. He also edited many works on Japanese and Asian economic development.

Henry received many achievement awards and over 25 honorary degrees, and was a member of numerous professional associations, advisory boards, and corporate boards. He taught as a visiting professor in Japan and Israel and has worked variously as a consultant with the United States government, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and UNESCO.

Henry Rosovsky is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nitza Rosovsky; his three children Leah, Judy and Michael Rosovsky and their spouses, Jay Liebowitz, Kristen Mullins and Rachel Greenberger Rosovsky. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Benjamin McIntosh (Emma Labrot McIntosh), Sarah McIntosh, Abigail Rosovsky, and Ella Rosovsky, and his great-granddaughter Delilah McIntosh.

Services will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston, on November 16, 2022 at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Checks made out to the President and Fellows of Harvard College may be mailed to Harvard University, PO Box 419209, Boston, MA 02241-9209 or donations may be made online at https://alumni.harvard.edu/giving/givenow. Please include a note that the gift is in memory of Henry Rosovsky for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Jane Price Prager, MD, of Waban and Wellfleet, MA died on November 5, 2022 at the age of 95 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  Beloved by her family, she leaves her daughter Laura, her husband Frederick Millham and their children Samuel and Lucia; daughter Sarah, her husband Steven Smith and their children Benjamin, Jessica, and Nathan; daughter Margaret, her husband, William Paine and their children David and Susannah; cousin Audrey Escoll; first cousins once removed Adam, Jason, and Amy Brener, and niece Eve Zachary Mykytyn.  Her husband of 56 years, Alan S. Prager, MD, died in 2013.

Born and raised in New Jersey and Florida, she moved to Boston, MA to attend Boston University School of Education and then Boston University School of Medicine, from which she graduated in 1954.  Dr. Prager was a woman of great integrity and insight; she was also a pioneer. From a young age, she knew she wanted to have a family and to pursue a career in medicine at a time when few women did both.  Following graduation from medical school, she served as an editor of the first edition of Dr. Stanley Robbin’s textbook of pathology, The Pathologic Basis of Disease, the standard text for medical students and residents for at least half a century. She then completed a pediatric internship at Boston City Hospital and an adult psychiatry residency at Boston State Hospital, where she met her husband.  After finishing her residency, she had three daughters and stayed home with them for several years.  However, determined to become a child psychiatrist, in 1962 she applied to what was then the Radcliffe Institute for Independent Studies and was awarded a Bunting Fellowship not once, but twice, which paid a stipend to cover the childcare she needed so that she could finish her training.  She maintained an active private practice in adult and child psychiatry for half a century.

Dr. Prager had a natural sense of style and loved beautiful things, particularly jewelry.  At 75, she became a GIA-certified gemologist.  Having been denied a Bat Mitzvah at 13 because of the rules in her family’s synagogue, she studied Hebrew as an adult and became a Bat Mitzvah at age 80.  Despite all her accomplishments, personal and professional, she found the most joy in her family, particularly the times she shared with her children and grandchildren on the beaches of Wellfleet.  Services will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA (parking on the Riverway), November 10, 2022 at 10 am. Memorial Observance will be held at the home of Laura Prager and Frederick Millham. Donations in Dr. Jane Prager’s honor may be made to Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children at 125 Hartwell Avenue Lexington, MA 02421, mspcc.org/donate.

Frank Anthony Donato of Waban passed at his residence on October 31, 2022. Frank founded and ran Radiant Fuel Company, West Newton, for 50 years. Frank would have been 96 in January. He was the beloved husband of 67years to the late Carlene Evelyn Donato. He was the devoted father of Steven and his wife Patricia of West Newton; Mark and his wife Virginia of Weston; five beloved grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 3^rd at St. Julia Church in Weston, MA, with Mass following at 11:00 AM. Interment at the Linwood Cemetery following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s name to The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at: www.alzfdn.org.

Richard “Dick” Usen of Lexington, age 91,died peacefully on October 28, 2022.   Dick was a hard worker who some called the renaissance man because he was able to use his education to pursue his favorite hobbies such as flying, sailing, and learning to fix anything that was broken. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from Tufts University.   He is survived by his loving wife Judith Usen, son Michael Usen, stepchildren Dara Borto along with her husband Matt Borto, David Morris along with his wife Kristen Morris, and his beloved grandchildren Max, Julie, Jessica, Chloe and Cole. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Usen.  Dick’s family wants to thank the staff at Bridges by EPOC of Lexington for their incredible care.  A graveside service and burial will be held on Tuesday, November 1 , 2022 at the Westview Cemetery in Lexington, MA.   In lieu of flowers a remembrance may be made to the Lewy Body Foundation Association (lbda.org) or Temple Beth David, Westwood, MA.

Carol Lider Thrope-Of Arlington left us too soon on October 26, 2022, a month shy of her 71^st birthday after a long bout with the cruel ravages of Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson’s. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin, Carol was an energetic free spirit whose bonds with family and enduring friendships enriched those who knew her. Working in the fields of adoption and senior care, she spent her social work career helping others from newborns to the very old. She was a passionate and knowledgeable bird watcher and an enthusiastic runner. After years as a single parent with her daughter Kendra, she met Marty at a square dance at the VFW in Cambridge, and they married a year later. With deep respect for the memory of Marty’s first wife who had died five years earlier, Carol embraced as her own his young children Sam and Juliana, and she and Marty together built a family, first with the three children they brought to the marriage and then with their “ours” daughter Charlene. Carol was born in Boston in 1951, daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Yamins) Lider, and grew up in Newton. She received her BA degree from Brandeis University and her MSW degree from California State University Sacramento. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Martin; her children Kendra Lider-Johnson (Robert Wolfe), Samuel (Esther Rachow), Juliana Lewis (Thomas), and Charlene (Max Buckler); her grandchildren George, Elizabeth, Noam, Livia, Binah, Katelyn, Aiden, and Emerson; her sister Jane Goldman and her sister-in-law Lisa Lider; her sister-in-law Aileen Grossberg (Marc), her brother-in-law David Thrope (Janet); her Goldman nephews, and her Lider and Yamins cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Robert, Kendra’s father George Johnson, and her niece Stephanie Goldman. Her family wishes to acknowledge the entire staff at Belmont Manor and at Compassionate Care Hospice, as well as everyone else who was part of Carol’s care and the village of kind people who helped in ways great and small. Funeral service at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 1:30 pm (masks are required). Interment to follow at Temple Beth El Cemetery, Waverly Avenue, Chelmsford. Memorial observance will be at her late residence until 9:00 pm Sunday and continuing Monday thru Thursday 1-5 pm, and 7-9 pm with Maa’riv service 7:45 pm, Shaharit 8:00 am, including Friday morning. Donations in Carol’s memory may be made to Temple Emunah, Mass Audubon, Parkinson’s Foundation, and Lewy Body Dementia Association.

Samuel D. Pugach, of Wellesley, former owner of Waltham Floor Covering, died peacefully on October 24, 2022 at Mass General Hospital of complications from melanoma immunotherapy. He was surrounded by his adoring family. Sam was devoted to and is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Niki (Kirshner) Pugach; his beloved daughters, Jill Lewis and Emily Pugach, along with their husbands, Ben Lewis and Jason Magida, his grandchildren, Lila, Sophie, Ari, and Mollie, and his sister Helen Karlsberg. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Parmenter Foundation (ParmenterFoundation.org), 260 Boston Post Rd., Suite 5, Wayland, MA 01776, or an animal shelter of your choice. Sam’s family wishes to thank the staff of Ellison 9 for their incredible care.

Matthew Lorber of Westwood, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 87.

Matt was raised in Brooklyn, NY, where he lived with his parents, beloved sisters Joan Rosenman and Elaine Rothstein, and their paternal grandparents, who immigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe. He attended P.S. 197 and graduated from Freeport High School on Long Island.

Matt received his Bachelors (1956) and Masters (1958) degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Upon graduating, he joined MIT’s Instrumentation Lab (Draper Labs), where he helped develop the inertial navigation system for the U.S. Navy’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile. He went on to found multiple companies, including Analog Devices with his classmate Raymond Stata and Copley Controls. More recently, he established the Lorber Family Foundation dedicated to expanding opportunities for those less fortunate.

Among his many accomplishments, he was most proud of his people – his colleagues from the boardroom to the factory floor, who knew him as a brilliant, yet empathetic and generous leader; and, most of all, his family:

He was the devoted and loving partner of Susan Marriott Lorber for more than 55 years; they shared countless days skiing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, running along the Cape Cod coast, playing golf and rooting for the Boston Red Sox.

Matt cherished and supported his daughter, Sarah Jane Lorber and her husband Feliks Kogan at every turn, and was forever planning special experiences to share with his first grandson, Isaac Matthew Lorber Kogan. Throughout his lifetime he raised many dogs, who were so much more than pets.

A funeral service and burial for immediate family and close friends will be held at Mt Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Cardiac team at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Joel Osit of Westborough, MA (who was born on May 9, 1935 and lived most of his life in New York) passed away peacefully October 24, 2022 at the age of 87. He was a loving and devoted husband of his late wife Norma (Handler) Osit. A kind, thoughtful and gentle father of Matthew and his wife Pamela Potter-Osit, and Shari and her husband Chris Innamorati. The proudest Zayde EVER to Tyler (15), Sara (13), Brooke (8), and Sofia (8). He was the son of Barney and Marion (Erde) Osit and leaves his one sister Carol Osit Davis.

Joel was unique in so many ways, and he knew it. He cared about others more than himself, frugal in his own way but extremely generous, hard-working his entire life, and 100% dedicated to his wife, children and grandkids.

He is now with Norma shopping at Costco, planning their next vacation, watching the stock market, going to Broadway shows, listening to show music, enjoying a view of Delray Beach FL, watching their grandkids grow, wearing shirts that are 20+ years old, playing poker, watching tv, drinking mocha frappes, and waiting for this daily check-in phone call from his daughter. Of course, he is sitting in his “club chair”.

The family is having an intimate graveside funeral service at Beit Olam EAST cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 2 pm. Shiva will be observed on Sunday, October 30 from 12-4pm with a memorial service at 3pm at the home of Shari and Chris, 27 Magnolia Lane, North Grafton. If anyone has any stories that they would like to share, please do so.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joel’s memory may be made to the Allyson Whitney Foundation www.allysonwhitney.org

Michael Steven Thompson

August 13, 1950 – October 23, 2022

Michael Steven Thompson, M.D., beloved father, brother, and friend passed away Sunday October 23 at his home in Weston, Massachusetts, following a years-long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. His sense of humor, love of jazz, photography, golf, grilling, sailing, skiing, cars, hunting, and most importantly, his love for his family and friends were with him to the end.

Michael was born at home on August 13, 1950, in New York, New York, the son of Edna and Errol Thompson, M.D. and younger brother of Karen Greene, Ph.D. and Arthur Thompson, M.D., both of whom survive him. The family moved to New Rochelle in the mid 1950s, where Michael had an active childhood of sports and playing with his brother Arthur, which resulted in numerous trips to the ER and many doctors’ offices, and an eventual love for medicine and orthopedics. Prior to pursing medicine, Michael earned his B.S. from Columbia University in 1973 before matriculating at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, graduating in 1977. He remained in Syracuse for two years of general surgery residency with Arthur before accepting the prestigious offer to complete his residency training in orthopedics at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston.

Michael embraced the challenges that orthopedic surgery presented, relishing the opportunity to alleviate his patients’ pain. Many facets of his personality contributed to him providing the best care to his patients and to being an outstanding surgeon, including his attention to detail and the standards to which he held himself and those around him. He also welcomed the role of resident doctor within his circle of friends, regardless of the hour, gladly sharing his knowledge and advising friends and family, when they inevitably had a medical concern they brought to him.

When he wasn’t in the operating room or seeing patients, Michael could be found on the golf course, rain (snow, freezing temperatures) or shine. He loved traveling to play on some of the best courses in the world. Other free time was occupied by skiing down the slopes of Sugarbush, cruising around on Trivial Pursuit (his sailboat), driving his beloved Porsche around a race track, or hunting. If he wasn’t doing one those things (or even if he was), he had a camera in his hands, documenting important moments in the lives of family and friends or capturing breathtaking shots of waterfalls in Iceland or zebras in Tanzania. During his quieter moments, he could also often be found in front of one of his many grills, smoking his famous ribs or firing up a juicy steak.

Michael had a deep passion for technology; always researching the latest gadgets, whether for the operating room, his kitchen, or his photography. His legacy and enthusiasm for innovation lives on at Lahey Hospital, where he advocated and arranged for the funding of a surgical simulation center to train the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.

The greatest joy of Michael’s life was being father to Mikaela (25) and Isabelle (15). He took immense pride in their accomplishments and enjoyed being able to see them grow into young women and showcase their talents in the classroom, in the gym/pool and on the stage. Michael left this earth knowing that both girls are secure in their futures and comforted by many memories of laughter and love.

Shiva will be held at Michael’s former home, 4 Nolte Cir, Weston, MA, on:
• Thursday, October 27 from 4 pm-7pm,
• Saturday, October 29 from 6pm-9pm, and
• Sunday, October 30 from 1pm-5pm and

The memorial service will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd. Wellesley on Monday, October 31 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Michael to the National Medical Fellowship. This is an organization that provides scholarships and support to students underrepresented in medicine. You can send a check to National Medical Fellowship at 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (write “Dr. Michael Steven Thompson” in the memo. Or visit the website: https://nmfonline.org/support-us/donate-now/, select “Other” under Designation, and put “Dr. Michael Steven Thompson” under Gift Designation Specification.

Yetta Charness, our wonderful Mom, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Aunt, left us at age  98 on October 15,2022. She leaves behind three children: Judith (Breinin), Michael, and Joanne (Bienstock); three Grandchildren: Adam, Justin, and Nina (Merlin); and one great-grandchild: Layla Ruth Charness. She was a very intelligent and strong person and incredibly devoted to her family. We were truly blessed to have her in our lives for so long. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 12:45 pm. Shiva will be held immediately after the funeral at 3 Tally Ho Lane, Framingham, MA.

Dylan James Newman, forever beloved son of Beth and Matthew Newman, brother of Zachary and Aiden Newman, grandson of Stanley and Darlene Portnow of Scarsdale, NY and Sam and Dolores Newman of Boca Raton, FL. Nephew of Michael and Gemma Newman of Boca Raton, FL, Jana Portnow and Jonathan Grossman of South Pasadena, CA and Kara Rortnow of San Francisco, CA and cousin of Eli Grossman and Tovi Portnow of South Pasadena, CA and Benjamin Roufa of San Francisco, CA. Memorial Observance at the Newman Residence on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 from 1:00-6:00 pm. Remembrances in Dylan’s memory may be made to Temple Shalom (Dylan Newman Memorial Fund), 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA 02465. https://www.templeshalom.org/donate

Lois Ruth (Waldman) Nathan, of Canton formerly of Brookline, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, at the age of 96. She was the widow of Dr. Louis Nathan. Predeceased by her brother Jason (Adele)  Waldman, she leaves 2 nieces, Carol (Dick) Matula and Betsy (Don) Amira, and a nephew, Howard (Elizabeth) Waldman, 6 great-nieces and great-nephews, and 3 great-great-nephews and -nieces.
A great traveler, enthusiastic painter and expert in crewel and needlepoint, Lois also had a professional career in public relations. She was involved in volunteer work at the West End House and at Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 1:45 p.m.

Sirkin, Daniel “Danny” of Sharon, MA passed away peacefully, with family by his side on October 6, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Kotarba) Sirkin. Born in Boston, Daniel was the son of the late Noah and Dora Sirkin, and devoted father of Diane Sirkin Brodeur and Debra Sirkin-Reinders. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Danielle, Anna, Jason, Aaron, and Abraham and many nieces and nephews. Proud great grandfather of Rylie, Cayden, and Fallon. Loving brother of David Sirkin and his late wife Thelma, his late sister Charlotte and her husband Alfred Mayer, and his late brother Julius and Barbara Sirkin.

Danny graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Business, and attended Dean College, receiving his certificate in Criminal Justice. Danny served in the US Army during the Korean War, discharged as a Finance Lieutenant.

He owned different businesses within the food service industry and was a traffic manager at Sharon Memorial Park for many years, where he supported families at a time of loss. Danny proudly served as the Captain of the Sharon, MA Special Police for many years, often assisting at community events such as “Family Day”, 1st  Night, and other community parades.  His dedication to the community was evident; his volunteer efforts reached the Sharon Council on Aging, the Sharon Finance Committee, Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee, and Summer Concert Committee. He was also the Hero of the Year by the Sharon School Children. Daniel had served as a Grand Chancellor for the Knights of Pythia and a mason of Blue Hill Lodge. Over the past 40 years he was a Notary Public and Constable.

He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

The funeral service will be held at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Following interment, Shiva hours will be at Danny’s home until 8 pm, continuing Thursday, Oct. 13. 2022 1-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Danny’s memory may be made to the National WWII Museum in memory of Julius H. Sirkin. 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130. A link to make a donation in Danny’s memory can be found here.

Dr. Gerald A. Leboff-of  Palm Beach  Gardens, FL, on October 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Feldman) Leboff. Services were held on October 7, 2022 at Temple Israel, Boston. Interment followed at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

Bello, Stanley M., of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Canton, Stoughton and Randolph, passed away Oct. 2, 2022. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Sawyer) Bello for 72 wonderful years. Devoted father of Barbara Davis and her husband Barry, Janice Bello and Stuart Bello. Cherished grandfather of Joshua and Callie Davis, Steven Davis and Jacob Krause, and Amy and Etan Weiss. Proud great-grandfather of Nava and Ya’ara. Loving brother of Carole Young. Services at King Solomon Memorial Park (Centre St., West Roxbury) on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Keshet, 284 Amory St., Boston, MA 02130.

Stephen Kaplan passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 28,2022, one week shy of his 80th birthday.  He was home after a long illness with Hospice care. He was cared for by his long-time companion and wife, Dora. He leaves behind his son Craig, his brother Sheldon, his nephew, Monty, Dora’s son Josh, grandchildren Clive and Natalie.  Stephen came from a large wonderful family. His closest friends, Charles Durrah and Kenny from National Lumber were in contact with him during his illness. He kept his spirits up until the end.  His loyalty to National Lumber for over 25 years was outstanding.  Waking up at 4 am every morning- sun, sleet, snow, he never retired. He was the face of the company for many contractors during that period. As the gate guard he interacted with thousands of customers.  The family of National Lumber was his other family.  He was a kind, compassionate man.  A great story teller, he will be sorely missed by his loved ones, friends, and those who met him. A celebration of Stephen’s life is being arranged. Services are private.  Donations in his memory may be made to Care Dimensions.

Kenneth Lipman of Framingham, originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Tonawanda, NY and West Hartford, CT, age 96, on September 28th, 2022. Beloved husband of Leah Lipman for 70 years. Devoted father of Harriet, Alex (Julia) and Gail Lustig (Bruce). Proud grandfather of Nathan Fein (Emily), Adam Hood, Erin, Amy, Paige and Craig. Great-grandfather of Evelyn, Nora and William. Brother of Geraldine Yatzkan.

Ken (or Kenny to some) worked for many years at Westinghouse, and United Technologies. During his engineering career, he gained more than 20 patents relating to the invention of the fuel cell. Ken was president of his local B’nai Brith Chapter in Buffalo, NY, president of the Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers and long-time house chairperson for Temple Beth Hillel, Bloomfield, CT. He graduated from Carnegie Tech in 1946 and is proud to be a lifelong Tartan. Ken also obtained a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1952, His passions included the Red Sox, photography and his many computers. Leah and Ken moved to Massachusetts in 2005 to be closer to many of their grandchildren.

Graveside service at Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Windsor Ave., Natick, MA on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 11:00am. Shiva will be held at 669 Highland Avenue, Needham (formerly 3Squares) on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 4:00 until 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

Rae Ginsburg passed away on September 27, 2022 in Boston, MA at the age of 97. She was the widow of William M. Ginsburg, and the mother of Alix, Robert and David. She left four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rae was a Jewish community leader with positions on the National Board of Hadassah, HIAS and the Joint Distribution Committee. She served as President of the Women’s Division of CJP Boston and on the board of the Palm Beach Federation. She was New England Region President of Hadassah. She was a lifelong Zionist and an interfaith advocate. Service at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA. on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2633 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA.

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Naomi Gordon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, died on September 25, surrounded by her family, minutes before the start of the Jewish New Year.  She was born on July 25, 1930 to Eva and Samuel Merker, immigrants from Eastern Europe in the wake of World War I.  She grew up in Haverhill, Massachusetts, where her father had founded the Merker Counter Company, a maker of shoe components.

A precocious student, she entered Wellesley College at age 17, majored in philosophy, and graduated in 1951. At Wellesley, she met her lifelong partner Melvin Gordon on a blind date.  They married in 1950 and soon had three children, Andy, Betsy, and Billy. Through the 1950s and 1960s, Naomi worked energetically with the League of Women Voters and the Friends of the Newton Free Library, in what became a lifelong commitment to civic engagement.

Committed to learning, in the early 1960s Naomi earned a Masters degree in education from Northeastern. On that foundation she built a 28 year career of leadership and innovation in the Brookline Public Schools.  She began as a remedial reading specialist, and eventually rose to Director of Language Arts for Grades K-8.  She worked with colleagues to develop a new process-oriented approach for the teaching of writing. Their efforts bore fruit in a book she edited, Classroom Experiences: The Writing Process in Action (1984). She mentored generations of Brookline school teachers who carry on her legacy to this day.

Naomi’s thirst for knowledge led her back to school in 1979, when she earned a Certificate of Advanced Study from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  In 1985, she was awarded a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Scholarship to teach in an Oxford, England school district. She offered teacher training and supervision at Wheelock and Simmons colleges. With Naomi as co-director, Brookline Public Schools won three grants for National Endowment for the Humanities summer writing programs.  These drew teachers from across the country, the first time that a public school system was awarded these prestigious grants.

After retirement in 1995, she continued her lifelong commitment to education. She joined Teachers as Scholars (TAS) in 1996, a fledgling professional development program that offered K-12 teachers seminars led by university faculty. For 12 years Naomi’s critical leadership laid the groundwork for its continued success.  TAS came to include over 40 school districts and offer a wide range of classes in the arts, sciences, math and humanities as well as summer retreats, including a trip to Florence, working with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, to study its iconic art and architecture.  In all her professional roles, Naomi was beloved and respected for her listening skills, intelligent feedback, and her well-timed quiet humor.

Growing up in a religious home, her Jewish identity was strong, and it deepened in the last decades of her life, when she became an active member, and to the end of her life a board member, at Temple Israel.  There, she was one of the founders of the Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute, and she was active in the temple’s social justice programs.  In her late 80s, she volunteered at the Women’s Lunch Place, Planned Parenthood, a visiting program at a women’s prison, and the Arnold Arboretum.

Naomi’s thirst for learning went beyond her professional life. She and Melvin traveled through much of Europe as well as to Japan, Egypt, India, Israel and China.  She was a voracious reader and participated in two reading groups until the last two years of her life.  After Melvin died in 2015, she traveled with the Road Scholars program to Southeast Asia, Panama, and the Amazon River, and to Cuba with daughter Betsy.  Finally, on her own at the age of 90 she made a memorable visit to Petra in Jordan.

Naomi loved Cape Cod beaches and swimming and kayaking on Eastman Lake in New Hampshire, and shared these pleasures with her beloved husband until the end of his life.  At age 70 she started a birthday tradition of taking on new challenges with her family: whitewater rafting, ballooning, jumping off a rope swing, and more.  She was adoring and proud of her children and grandchildren, and she inspired in them an adventurous spirit of engagement with the world.

She leaves son Andrew and daughter-in-law Yoshie, daughter Betsy and son-in law Colin, and son William and his partner Rachelle; four granddaughters, Jennifer and husband Luke, Megumi and husband Michael, Melissa, and Conna; and three great grandchildren, Mia, Kaya and Rio. Naomi was predeceased in 1979 by her sister Diane and beloved daughter-in-law Marcy in 1998.

Service will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), Thursday, September 29 at 11 am.  Burial at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, West Roxbury, followed by reception, 2:30-5:30, at the home of Joan Arbetter Rosenberg.  On Friday and Saturday, friends and relatives are invited to visit the family at the home of Andrew Gordon from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.

Donations in remembrance may be made to the Diane Merker Writing Scholarship Fund at UMass Boston.

Donations in remembrance of Naomi Gordon may be made to the Diane Merker Scholarship Fund online via this link: alumni.umb.edu/merkerfund.  

If making a contribution by check, please make checks payable to UMass Boston and include “Merker Scholarship” in the memo line.  Checks can be mailed to:

UMass Boston
Attn: University Advancement
Healey Library, 11th floor
100 William T Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125

Donald passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 90.

He resided in Framingham.  Don was born in 1932, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to his parents Marian and Louis Kulkin. Two younger brothers who predeceased him, Samuel and Hillard. His beautiful wife Myra of 64 years, also predeceased. They have two children, son Matthew (wife Carol) and daughter Joni (husband David). Four wonderful grandchildren Justin, Mariah, Harrison and Evan.

Donald was proud to have served in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the 32nd degree Shriners. Don was most proud of the family he created with his loving wife Myra.

Don owned and operated the Hartford Street Market in the 1960s and was known for his BBQ chickens, displayed in the front windows.  Rest in peace Dad… Poppy, Husband, Son, Brother.

Funeral service will be private.

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Jane Abesh Meltzer

Jane Meltzer, daughter of the late Betty P. Abesh and Dr. William Abesh of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the age of 69 passed away peacefully at home in Sudbury, Massachusetts, on September 21, 2022 surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Jane was the loving wife of Neil Meltzer for 39 years, and a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and cherished friend. She is survived by her children, Benjamin Meltzer and his wife Melanie of Westfield, New Jersey, and Jeffrey Meltzer of Portland, Maine; her granddaughter Jordyn; brother Dr. Daniel Abesh and his wife Jane Eisen Abesh of Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.

Jane grew up in New Bedford, graduated from New Bedford High School in 1970 and from Lesley College in 1974, and received a Master’s Degree in Education from Boston University in 1976. Her career as a dedicated special education teacher of middle school students, in a number of public and private schools, spanned a period of 43 years. She was an active member of Congregation Or Atid in Wayland, Massachusetts and its Sisterhood, and a lifetime member of Hadassah.

She loved travel, fine art, theater, film, and food, particularly in the company of family and close friends, and was an avid reader of novels. To all who loved her, Jane was a trusted listener and confidante – always more interested in the day-to-day lives, celebrations, and struggles of others than in her own.

Services will be held at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Road in Wayland, Massachusetts on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:30 am, burial will follow at Beit Olam (East) cemetery in Wayland – both will be livestreamed, please see funeral home website for that information. Following interment, Shiva for family, friends, and the community will take place afterward at Or Atid. Donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Congregation Or Atid, or to the charity of your choice.

Bloom, Peter of Nashua, NH passed away September 19, 2022. Dear son of the late Philip and Beatrice (Merowitz) Bloom. Loving brother of Stanley Bloom. Cherished uncle of Vail Bloom. Peter grew up in Newton, MA and attended Suffolk University where he earned his bachelor’s and Masters degree. He was an active volunteer at the Museum of Science, Boston, Greyhound Rescue, and the Perkins Institute for the Blind. Peter was a proud Mason, and a Shriner where he was active in the Shrine Motorcycle Group. Funeral service at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham, MA on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund.

Roger Appell, age 86, beloved husband, father, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2022 in Framingham, MA.  Roger was born January 7, 1936 in Malden MA.  He attended Melrose Public Schools and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT, class of ‘57.

Roger joined ROTC in 1953 when he entered MIT. Upon graduation, he started working for GE Sylvania on the Moby Dic project. The design had been frozen using discreet components and resulted in Moby Dic A and B on which he was a design engineer. His military service furthered from 1958 to 1966. He was assigned to Fort Monmouth and was put into the doctrine division for Moby Dic, the first militarized transportable computer. He served six months active duty and the next 7 ½ years as an active reservist in the army signal corps.  He retired as first lieutenant.

He worked in computer sales at Sun Microsystems, Apollo, Perkin Elmer and several other companies.

Roger was very involved in Masonry for over 50 years. He served as Master of Garden City Lodge in Newton and Perfection Lodge in Framingham.  He was a member of Alpha Lodge in Framingham.  Roger served as High Priest of St. Andrew’s Royal Arch Chapter in Boston and was active in the Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection in the Valley of Boston.  He was a member and photographer of Aleppo Temple Shriners.

He loved photography, discussing current events and books and spending time with family and friends.  He was actively involved with the The Callahan Senior Center in Framingham and served on the board of The Friends of Callahan.

Roger is survived by his wife Sheila Watnick of more than 34 years; his children Seth Appell and Marcy Fortnow (and her husband Lance); his grandchildren Annie and Nico Fortnow and Shayna Redwine; and his former wife Diana Kassler. He also leaves his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sylvia and Terry Zima; their children Adam, Hana, Elyse and Lisa and seven grandnieces and grandnephews.

The funeral will be Wednesday, September 21, at 10 a.m. at Congregation Beth El, 105 Hudson Road, Sudbury. Burial will take place at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva is at Roger and Sheila’s residence on Wednesday following the burial and from 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, 2-4 p.m.

Donations in Roger’s memory may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114.

PARKER, Georgia(Sylvia) Carasik Parker died peacefully on September 16, 2022 at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA, having relocated to the Boston area in 2019 from her beloved native Baltimore. She was 84. A vibrant creative force to all who knew her; she was the daughter of the late Morris (Pat) and Ann Adleman Carasik; and is survived by her daughter, Dana Doran Parker, and her partner, Kenneth D. Krilla; sister, Diane Carasik Dion, and her husband, Arthur Dion; nephew, Nicholas Morris Dion, his wife, Jaclyn Rappaport, and their daughter, Cara Madeline Dion; as well as many cousins and treasured friends in Maryland, Massachusetts, Vermont, and California. Georgia’s generosity of spirit, legendary humor, and joie de vivre knew no bounds. Not much got past her piercing blue eyes. She had a huge heart and was a soft touch, adored by all she welcomed to join her at play in “Georgia World.” A fierce Democrat and progressive political activist, she was a graduate of Forest Park High School and the University of Maryland and did graduate work at the Maryland Institute College of Art. A longtime Baltimore public school teacher, her rich roster of avocations included artist, cineaste, music aficionado, calligrapher, and tap dancer extraordinaire (just ask Gregory Hines). She enjoyed a long affiliation with Baltimore’s Cinema Sundays at The Charles and The Maryland Film Festival and was a dedicated volunteer at the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland and a devoted longtime member of Beth Am Synagogue. Contributions in Georgia’s memory may be made to Beth Am Synagogue (bethambaltimore.org), the ACLU of Maryland (aclu@aclu-md.org), or Center Communities of Brookline (hebrewseniorlife.org). A Service will be held at Sol Levinson & Bros., 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 2 pm, with Burial at Arlington Chizuk Amuno Cemetery. Shiva will follow at the home of Jennifer Keyser, 3 Goodale Place, Baltimore 21212, until 8pm on Tuesday, and Wednesday from 1 pm to 8 pm with a minyan at 7pm both evenings. A link for online viewing of the service will be available on Levinson’s website (www.sollevinson.com.)

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Bikofsky, Allan M. of Needham, died on September 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Allan was born on January 8, 1921 in Boston, MA.  Allan was married to his beloved wife, Irene Bikofksy (Lappin) from 1951 until Irene’s death in 2016.  Allan’s parents were the late Max and May Bikofsky.  Allan was cherished father of Greg and Reva (Bikofsky) Davis and Richard and Barbara (Bikofsky) Cataldo.  Grandfather of Shota and Cory (Davis) Furuyama, James and Andrew Cataldo.  Brother of Jason Bikofsky and the late Lynn Bikofsky and uncle to Eric and Andrea Bikofsky and Emily Bikofsky and great uncle of Kacie and Mia Bikofsky.  Also, survived by many cousins.  Private services were held at Sharon Memorial.  Burial was at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life or to a charity of your choice.  The family wants to thank the Second Floor South House staff for their extraordinary care and kindness they displayed, especially in his final days.  Thank you to Dr. Olivia Liff, Maria, Jinna, Suzanne and the rest of the extended HSL family.

Arthur Lee Dickerman of Newton, MA passed away peacefully (but reluctantly), surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 9^th at the age of 80. He maintained his fighting spirit and good sense of humor until the very end. He loved life and his family, and was not thrilled about leaving, but had no regrets.

Arthur attended military college at Norwich University, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He loved his alma mater and credited his military background for much of his success in life, particularly his fortitude. After serving in the Corps of Engineers, he went on to a long and successful career in commercial construction, ultimately founding his own company, A.L. Dickerman Construction, where he completed numerous projects, including many for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He genuinely loved talking to people and was gifted with the ability to get along with just about anyone.

Arthur was most proud of his family, who he put above all else. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Diane, his daughter Jessica (Matthew) Greenberger, his son Andrew (Erin), along with his five grandchildren, Alex, Katelyn, Spencer, Crosby, and Lucy.

Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon on Thursday, September 15th at 1PM. Interment following the service. Memorial Observance will be held at his late residence on Thursday following the Service from 4-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Dr. McDermott Kidney Cancer Research Fund) or MSPCA Angell Kindness and Care for Animals. For donations to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, please make checks payable to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (in memo section state: Dr. McDermott Kidney Cancer Research). Mail to: David F. McDermott MD, 330 Brookline Ave., Kirstein 218, Boston, MA 02215.

Brustman, Frederick, of Newton, MA passed away Sept. 9, 2022. Husband of the late June (Ostar) Brustman. Brother of Richard Brustman and his wife Loretta of Schenectady, NY. Frederick leaves loving companion Joan Lester. Born July 15, 1937 to the late Mark and Martha (Fawer) Brustman.

Fred was raised in Brooklyn and earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree at Cornell University and a Law Degree at the University of Connecticut. He moved to the Boston area to be a patent attorney for the Polaroid Corporation.

He had many hobbies including jewelry making, silver smithing, and collecting object d’art that pleased him. The hobby he was most fond of was sailing.

Fred was well liked by friends, associates and family, he was active in Newton politics and had a good sense of humor. And he was a mensch.

Graveside service for close family and friends at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frederick’s memory may be made to Community Boating Boston, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114.

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Rubin, Esther M. (Goldstein), of Medford, MA, passed away September 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Rubin for 72 wonderful years. Devoted mother of Michael Rubin and his wife Diana, and Paula Allen and her husband Harvey. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Rubin and his wife Ashley, Jennifer Rubin, David Rubin and his wife Maria, and Max Levine. Proud great-grandmother of Charles and Jacob Rubin. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 11:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Esther may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Earle “Pat” Groper passed peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2022 in his home with his wife Eleanor of 67 years by his side holding hands.  Pat was a man of detail, principal, honor and most important, family.

Born March 17, 1932 in the back seat of a taxi cab in Montreal, Canada. He moved to Newton, Massachusetts at the age of 4 where he lived the rest of his life.  He was a graduate of Harvard University class of ‘54  with a Law Degree from Boston University class of ‘58. He went directly into the family Wine and Spirits wholesale business Branded Liquors, which he built and ran for 31 years. Over his career, and with many philanthropic actions, Pat sat on the board of overseers for Brandeis University, the board of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Board of Directors for US Trust Bank, elected the President, then chairman of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association of America, as well as being involved in many other businesses and charity organizations.  An avid golfer, skier and his passion for baseball took him from pitching at Harvard to the farm league of the Red Sox where he pitched to his idol Ted Williams.

His unwavering love for his family was without question.  He is survived by his wife Eleanor, his children, Scott and Eve, Jeff and Laura, Brad and Pilar, Tracy and Neil, his grandchildren Brett, Sarah, Max, Simone, Isabelle, Jack, Zachary, Olivia and Casey, as well as his great-granddaughter Dylan and Sister and Brother-in-law Zelda and Phillip Smith.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 6,2022 at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, Massachusetts.

The family will be sitting Shiva at the home of Tracy and Neil Ross on Tuesday, September 6 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm and Wednesday, September 7 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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Marvin Aaron Portnoy, 100, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Hecht), his son Jay Portnoy and daughter-in-law Deborah (Ungerleider) Portnoy, his daughter Joanne Portnoy, and his grandchildren Noah and Rachel. He was a devoted brother to the late Roslyn (Portnoy) Siegal.

Born in Worcester on December 1, 1921 to Jenny and David Portnoy, Marvin grew up in Dorchester. After graduating from Roxbury Memorial High School, he entered the Air Force division of the U.S. Army in 1943 during WWII, where he served as a cryptographer in the Pacific theater until his honorable discharge in 1946. A Bentley College alumnus, Marvin applied his business skills at the Watertown Arsenal and as a partner and general manager of Bostonian Luggage Company. Thereafter, he went on to run his own successful accounting practice, serving small businesses around metropolitan Boston, for over 30 years until his retirement.

Marvin and his wife Shirley built a strong, lifelong partnership of 73 years. Together, they lovingly raised two children in Newton and cultivated a large circle of lifelong friends with whom they enjoyed a vibrant social life. He cherished his children and grandchildren. Marvin was also very proud of his large extended family who brought him great joy. When they retired to Florida, Marvin and Shirley continued to remain close to family and friends. More recently they returned to their Newton home.

Marvin will be remembered for the kindness, respect, warmth, and generosity he offered to his family, friends, clients, and acquaintances. He was genuinely interested in those around him and was adored by everyone who knew him.

He loved to solve mathematical and organizational problems using his natural intelligence and logic skills. He was an avid athlete who played many sports, including softball until age 50. He was also a loyal fan of the Red Sox and Patriots.

Services will be held at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Immediately after burial, family and friends are invited to the function room at his residence where Shiva will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM that evening.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Jewish Family & Children’s Service Boston, Boston Children’s Hospital, or  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Of Canton, September 2, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Paul Benjamin Slate. Devoted mother of Ronald Slate (Nancy Gilson Slate) and the late Kenneth Slate. Dear grandmother of Abigail Slate Ciampa (Michael Ciampa), Jenny Sarah Slate (Benjamin Shattuck) and Stacey Frances Slate. Great-grandmother of Madeleine, Samuel and Ruby Ciampa, Ida Lupine Slate-Shattuck, and Nadine Pascha Slate. Sister of the late Marcel Schwartz. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Monday, September 5, 2022 at 11:45 am. Remembrances in memory of Rochelle may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Irving Martin Kriegsman, 91, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully on September 2, 2022. Irving was born in Boston on July 9, 1931, to Dora and Edward Kriegsman, and was the loving brother of Bernard Kriegsman (deceased).

After graduating from Boston English High School at the age of 15, Irving earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.

Shortly after graduating college, Irving was drafted and served in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, Irving attended and graduated from Boston University School of Law. After law school, Irving worked in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner. Irving then spent the next 60 years practicing law as a patent attorney, including several decades as the founding member of Kriegsman & Kriegsman, where Irving was joined by his two sons.

Irving married the love of his life, Marlene, and together they raised three children in
Framingham. In their later years, Irving and Marlene moved to Ogunquit, Maine, where they made countless memories with friends and family. More recently, Irving and Marlene returned to Framingham, residing at the Shillman House.

Irving is survived by Marlene, their children, Ed (wife Meryl), Debi (husband Rich), and Dan (wife Deborah), nine grandchildren, Barry (wife Kelly), David (wife Sydney), Ethan, Rachel, Jason, Aaron, Sophia, Leah, and Rebecca, and one great-grandchild, Emma.

Irving was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was beloved by his family, on whom he made an indelible mark. Irving will be remembered for his storytelling, his unique perspective on the world, his love of food, his time joyfully spent with family, and his unwavering loyalty to the Red Sox.

Funeral & burial at Sharon Memorial Park at 10 am on September 5th, 2022. Immediately after burial, family & friends can gather at the home of David & Sydney Kriegsman in Foxboro.

Shiva hours are on Monday, September 5th, from 6 to 8pm at the home of Debi & Rich Shapiro in Framingham.

Shiva hours continue on Tuesday, September 6th from 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the home of Debi & Rich Shapiro in Framingham.

After a wonderful life of 92 years, Lee Aronson, devoted wife, amazing Mom and wonderful Nana, passed away quietly and with dignity at her NewBridge home on August 31st surrounded by her loving family. Lee was the loving wife of the late Norman Aronson and sister of Sarita Cordell and the late Helen Cravis. She is survived by her children, Steven & Risa, Nancy & James Rubenstein, and Bunny Aronson; her loving grandchildren Heidi & Tom McMaster, Danny & Taryn Aronson, Jared Rubenstein & Luthor Creek, Matthew Aronson & Erin Bys, Lindsay and Max Kotlarchyk, and Megan & Tyler Lynn; as well as 8 loving great-grandchildren and her many loving nieces and nephews.

Lee grew up in the Boston area, middle daughter of the late Harry and Kerna Wolff.   She went on to become a nurse at Mass General Hospital and left a lasting legacy as vice president of Aronson Insurance for over 40 years.

Lee’s funeral will take place on Sunday September 4, at 2:00 at Temple Beth Avodah in Newton. Burial will follow immediately at Sharon Memorial Park. On Sunday, September 4th, Shiva will be held from 5:00-7:00 at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham. Each of Lee’s children will also host shiva to accommodate their many family members and friends: On Monday, September 5 from 7:00-9:00 and on Tuesday, September 6 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 at the home of Steven & Risa Aronson; On Monday, September 5 from 4:00 – 8:00 at the home of Nancy & James Rubenstein; and on Wednesday, September 7 from 7:00-9:00 at the home of Bunny Aronson.

Donations in Lee’s memory may be made to Jewish National Fund, Account #RN220286, 77 Franklin St, Suite 514, Boston, MA 02110, or Hebrew Senior Life, c/o NewBridge, 5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026.

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After living and working with lung cancer for over three years, Jill passed away this morning, August 30,2022. Jill passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her entire family. Jill was 66 years old.

Jill is survived by her husband of 32 years, David Nalven; their daughters and husbands Sarah Goldman Nalven and Daniel Ackerman and Claire Goldman Nalven and Zachary Sawyer; her parents Herbert and Joan Goldman; her brother and sister Robert Goldman and Alice Kiselik; seven nieces and nephews; and her grandson Jesse Ackerman.

Jill worked for over 30 years as a primary care internist at Brigham and Women’s and Faulkner Hospitals in Boston, taking care of thousands of patients over that time.

Jill’s funeral will take place on Friday, September 2, at 11 a.m., at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Burial will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery, 96 Grove Street, Brookline, MA 02467.

Shiva will be held at Jill and David’s house, 121 Princeton Road, Brookline, MA 02467, Saturday, September 3 – Monday, September 5, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.

Donations in Jill’s memory may be made to the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, P.O. Box 236, South Wellfleet, MA 02663, a place Jill loved. Donations can also be made online using this link: https://web.massaudubon.org/site/Donation2?df_id=3069&mfc_pref=T&3069.donation=form1

Charles “Chuck” Sol Bern, 95, beloved husband, dad, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on August 30, 2022. Born on February 2, 1927, to Rachel and Louis Bereznik in Poland, Chuck grew up in Montreal, Canada. His love of learning led him to complete an engineering degree at McGill University, an MBA at University of Toronto, and a master’s degree at London School of Economics. He found joy in solving problems and applying economics, working well into his 70s at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (later Credit Suisse) in New York.

Chuck and his lifelong partner, Deborah, married 65 years ago, raised a family in New York, and loved each other as deeply in their final years as they did when they first met. Chuck cherished his daughters — Elana, Judi, and Jessica — and his grandchildren — Rachel, Adam, Zachary, Emma, and Phoebe. He is lovingly remembered as a Mensch who cared for extended family and friends across the U.S. and Canada and lit up any room with his smile.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Emanuel in Newton, MA on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to sit Shiva at the house of Elana and Evan Beckman on Thursday, September 1 (6-8pm) and Friday, September 2 (1-3pm). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the World Jewish Congress, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, or the Boston Children’s Hospital ARFID program.

Joyce Field Pastor, of Weston, Massachusetts, passed away on August 29, 2022 at 76 after a two-year battle against ovarian cancer.   She was surrounded by close family and friends in her final days.

Born in 1946 in Cranston, Rhode Island, Joyce attended Hope High School in Providence. She then studied at Tufts University, where she received a BA majoring in early childhood studies.   Years later, she completed a Master’s Degree at Wheelock College, where she studied early intervention in children with disabilities.  Joyce founded an innovative daycare program called Mothers and Toddlers Together. For more than 15 years, this program helped numerous young families.  In 1981, Joyce helped to found the Weston Childcare Association, which continues to help young families.

After her graduation from Tufts, Joyce married Dr. Bruce Pastor.  They were married for almost fifty-five years.  Together they had three children, Andy, Carrie, and Lauren.   Andy passed away suddenly in an auto accident in 1988.  After this tragedy, Joyce supported several causes to fulfill the Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam, which means “to heal the world.”  During the height of the AIDS epidemic, she volunteered at the Boston Living Center.  She was dedicated to Temple Shir Tikva, where she was the only person to serve three years as President.  She had a strong interest in interfaith dialogue and understanding.  She was a founding member of the Wayland Weston Interfaith Action Committee.  Joyce promoted the close relationship between Temple Shir Tikva and the Islamic Center of Boston.  She was involved for years in the Boston Jewish Film Festival and served as its Chair.

She and her husband, Bruce, helped to create the Andrew Pastor Park at Weston High School and the Andrew Pastor Memorial Garden at Temple Shir Tikva.  She recently helped to create a scholarship program at Tufts University for students pursuing a path in Early Childhood studies.

Joyce was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Bruce.  Joyce leaves her daughter Carrie Morenberg, her son-in-law Paul, and granddaughters Sarah and Juliet.  She leaves her daughter Lauren Abrams,  her son-in-law, Jason, and granddaughters Jordan and Taylor.  She is predeceased by her son Andrew.  She leaves her brother, Steven Field and sister-in-law, Debbie.

Joyce also leaves an enduring network of close friends.  She enjoyed skiing at Loon Mountain.  She also loved golfing at Belmont Country Club.  She and Bruce enjoyed traveling and making friends throughout the world.

Memorial Service will be held at Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, MA on Thursday, September 1st at 11 AM. The service will also be Live Streamed.

A luncheon and reception will follow the service. Burial will be private by invitation only at nearby Linwood Cemetery in Weston.

A Shiva and evening service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1st from 7-9 PM at Temple Shir Tikva. An additional Shiva will be held on Friday Sept. 2^nd from 2-5 PM at her residence.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Joyce’s honor to Care Dimensions Hospice Program in Lincoln, MA or Temple Shir Tikva of Wayland, MA.

Master, Carol, MD, DrPH of Watertown, MA and Puako, HI passed away surrounded by loving family August 26, 2022. Beloved wife of Sherry Mayrent. Devoted mother of Daniel (Holly) and Steven (Michelle) Master and Johanne (Jonathan) Agne and grandmother of Nathan, Casey, Tessa and Kaylee Master; Alex, Emma and Will Agne; and Jake, Dylan and Myles Master. Also survived by loving sister Elizabeth, brother Arthur and dear nieces and nephews. Avid outdoor adventurer and passionate advocate for education, inclusion, privacy, and civil rights. Funeral service at 11am Monday, Aug 29 at Temple Beth Israel, Waltham. Burial following at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Shiva immediately following at the family residence until 3pm; Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 7-9pm with minyan at 7:30pm. Remembrances in Carol’s memory may be made to the ACLU of Massachusetts (aclum.org) or national (aclu.org).

Judith Giller-Leinwohl-Age 30, of Brighton, MA. on August 24, 2022.Beloved daughter of  Malcolm and Lynn Leinwohl. Dear sister of Ari. Services are private.

Irwin, Molly E. (Brown), of Brighton, MA, formerly of Newton, MA passed away surrounded by loving family August 23, 2022. Beloved wife of Dennis W. Irwin. Cherished daughter of Robert Brown and Barbara (Sandler) Brown. Loving sister of Nicholas Brown and his wife Caitlin and Sara Berenson and her husband Evan. Devoted aunt of Ella, Zoe, and Jordyn Berenson, Morgan and Avery Brown, and Madeline and Declan Stilling. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 11 am. The service will be livestreamed through the Temple Emanuel Website. Burial will be private.  Memorial observance will be held immediately following services on Friday at the home of Robert and Barbara Brown until 6 pm,  Sunday 4-8 pm, and Monday, 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Molly’s memory may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

87, of Framingham, passed on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of Beverly.  Devoted father of Lisa Rosen Wiener (Daniel), Laurie Schneider and Richard Rosen (Maria). Loving grandfather of Brianna, Brittany, Blake, Rebecca, Elyssa and Dean.  He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Fannie Rosen and his siblings, Robert, Teddy, Rachel, Wilma and Harry. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA on Thursday, August 18, at 11:45 a.m.  Shiva will be held at his former residence on Friday August 19 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his memory to the VA Boston, ATTN:  Volunteer Services, Recreational Services Fund #5102 – IMO William Rosen, 1400 VFW Parkway, MA 02132.

Of Bethesda, Maryland, age 77, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Santa Cruz, California, and Wayland, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 17, 2022 surrounded by her family. Rebekah was the eldest child of Benjamin and Sylvia (Harris) Ralen of Brookline where she was raised. She graduated from Brookline High School and attended Lasell College in Newton. She worked in retail sales, though her true calling was in Jewish education, teaching Hebrew school at Congregation Beth El in Sudbury and later in California and Florida. She was the wife of the late Neil Grossman to whom she was married for 19 years.

Rebekah was a spiritual, intellectual, and contemplative person who loved to make others laugh. She was a fierce feminist and was involved with a number of social and political causes, including her passionate work on behalf of the Action for Soviet Jewry in the 1980s. Advocacy and justice were guiding principles in her life – using her voice to stand up for others. She believed in Tikkun Olam, the Jewish concept defined by acts of kindness performed to repair the world by helping one person at a time.

One of Rebekah’s favorite quotes was by Mary Oliver: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life,” and it was common for her to ask a variation of this question of total strangers. One of her greatest gifts was her ability to listen deeply, always seeking to understand the story of other people’s lives, their cultures, and their perspectives.

The shores of Martha’s Vineyard and California brought her joy; Lambert’s Cove Beach on the Vineyard was her place of peace. She was a lifelong learner, devoured poetry, and was an avid reader, sometimes reading multiple books in one day. She could discourse on many subjects, including ethics, politics, and religion. As a child, some of her best memories were driving through New Hampshire and Vermont with her father looking for old, interesting books at yard sales.

Rebekah is survived by her children Adam (and Roni) Grossman of Chevy Chase, MD, Gabriel Grossman of Boca Raton, FL, and Miranda (Jesus Bulnes) Grossman of Fort Lauderdale, FL, six grandchildren Nathaniel, Jackman, Alexa, Noah, Asher and Micha, two step-grandchildren Rebecca and Riley, her sister Annette (Paul) Roberts of Newton, her brother John (Sally) Ralen of Framingham, her sister-in-law Alberta (Roger) Lipson of Brookline and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd. ( Enter North Cemetery) in Wayland, Massachusetts on August 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm, followed by a gathering at Temple Shir Tikva.  Remembrances may be made to https://gofund.me/4083b363.

Gertrude “Gitty” Wind Scheft, whose early passion for Massachusetts Democratic politics was eventually eclipsed by her lifelong passion for Massachusetts golf, passed away peacefully at Carlton-Willard Village in Bedford August 17. She was 99.

Upon graduating from Radcliffe in 1946, Scheft volunteered for her first campaign, when war hero John F. Kennedy sought James Michael Curley’s suddenly vacated congressional seat in the 11^th District. With his father financing and running his campaign, the young Kennedy established residency in an apartment at 122 Bowdoin Street, across from the Massachusetts State House. Scheft’s primary job was to clean the apartment. Over the years, whenever asked about her initial impressions of the eventual 35^th President, Scheft would say, “the most charismatic, but not the tidiest…”

Scheft worked for numerous Democratic state and local candidates, and served as a Massachusetts coordinator on both Adlai Stevenson Presidential campaigns. In 1948, she was a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. By the early 1950s, she was the first female executive secretary of the Massachusetts chapter of Americans for Democratic Action.

When Foster Furcolo was elected governor of the Commonwealth in 1956, his office wanted a recurring morning television showcase for his wife, Kay, to appeal to stay-at-home housewives and mothers. They recruited Scheft, who had studied acting in prep school and college, to be her cohost. “Coffee with Kay” ran weekly for two years on WNAC.

Scheft reunited with Kennedy to work on his Presidential campaign in 1960. During an early staff confab, she told then Pennsylvania businessman and top Kennedy aide Milton Shapp her idea for an international volunteer program for recent college graduates. Shapp passed on the idea to the candidate, and is widely credited with promoting the concept that became the Peace Corps.

In addition to politics, Scheft spent her life devoted to various philanthropic pursuits. In 1964, Governor Endicott Peabody appointed her a trustee of Metropolitan State Hospital, a groundbreaking institution devoted to the mentally ill.

Born in Brockton in 1923, the fourth of six children to local leather magnate Max Wind and his wife Dora, by the late 1950s, Gitty (her father’s pet name that stuck) was busy raising six children of her own with Bill Scheft, the son of Beverly shoe wholesale-retailer Harry Scheft, who regularly did business with Max Wind. The two had been set up by their respective mothers in 1942 while Gitty was at Radcliffe and Bill at Harvard Business School. On their second date, they played golf. They were uniquely well-matched as players, a rarity in the male-dominated world of golf in the 1940s. The instant bond proved to be a strong (and fertile) soil on which to build their 65-year marriage. Bill Scheft passed away in June, 2008.

Gitty, who had begun playing golf at the age of seven at nearby Thorny Lea in Brockton, took to the game with rabid fervor. She had the benefit of learning the nuances from her older brother, Herbert Warren Wind, a 3 handicap by the time he turned 20 who would eventually become universally recognized as the Dean of American Golf Writers.

During her eight-decade playing career, Scheft won club championships at four different country clubs and in 1972 was First Flight runner-up for the WGAM (Women’s Golf Association of Massachusetts) championship. In 2000, shortly before she stopped playing, Scheft miraculously shot her age (77) at Sterling National Country Club.

She also gave back to the game off the links, serving as WGAM President from 1983-1989 before stepping down to become the first female president of the Francis Ouimet Caddie Scholarship Fund in 1990. Two years before, she successfully spearheaded a movement to get the United States Postal Service to print a commemorative stamp honoring the 75th anniversary of Massachusetts amateur prodigy Ouimet’s unlikely victory in the US Open over former champions Harry Vardon and Ted Ray at the Country Club in Brookline. Under her watch, the Ouimet Fund became and remains the largest independent scholarship fund in New England. 

Gertrude “Gitty” Wind Scheft is survived by her six children, her seven grandchildren and her great grandchild.

Joseph Benjamin Green of Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away on August 17, 2022 at 74 from pancreatic cancer. An accomplished attorney and tennis player, Joe was known for his integrity and agility, both in court and on the court.

Born in 1947 in New York City, Joe attended Horace Mann School for junior high and high school, followed by Yale University, where he majored in American studies. Upon graduation in 1969, he completed one year at Harvard Law School. He then took a four-year hiatus, during which he served on the Washington, D.C. police force and won a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to study the French police. But, as it turned out, the French police did not want to be studied.

All was not lost, however, as he met his future wife, Carol (a fellow New Yorker), in Paris, where she had been working as a textile designer. After embarking on a three-month backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, Joe and Carol returned to the United States, and he completed the last two years of Harvard Law School, graduating in 1976.

Shortly after his law school graduation, Joe and Carol married. Together they have three children, Jeff, Ariana, and Nick. Jeff and his husband, Adam, live in Scottsdale, Arizona, and have two sons, Zac and Ethan. Ariana and her husband, Sam, live in Scarsdale, New York, and have three children, Jella, Jake, and Ezra. Nick lives between New York City and Cambridge, where he has been assisting with Joe’s care since his diagnosis.

Joe’s law career spanned over 40 years, beginning when he joined Hutchins & Wheeler, a Boston law firm. Always drawn to public service, he left private practice and spent the next decade serving as Chief District Court Prosecutor and Director of Policy and Planning for Essex County, Massachusetts.

In 1989, Joe returned to private practice, joining the Boston law firm of Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, and soon became a partner. His practice areas included special education, personal injury, criminal law, and disability rights. In addition, he authored a book and several articles on evidence, trial practice and procedure, and criminal law. Outside of the office, Joe was an advocate for disability rights and served on the board of the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.

Joe was an avid tennis player. He played every Tuesday evening with a steady group of friends for more than 30 years and was a loyal member of the Cambridge Tennis Club, where he also served on the board. He and his son Nick won the father-son doubles championship in 2009. He also won the men’s doubles championships in 2002 and 2006.

Joe always looked forward to his weekly golf outings, which occurred on the many Wednesday afternoons he and his golf group took off from work to hit the links. In addition to the local greens, they also enjoyed traveling to play courses across the United States and in other parts of the world.

Joe was a beloved son of Ruth Finley Lein, the founder and publisher of The Fashion Calendar, and of Hank Green. He is survived by his brothers, Jim Green of Brewer, Maine, and Larry Lein of Cresskill, New Jersey.

There will be a memorial service in September, the time and date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joseph B. Green can be made to the ACLU of Massachusetts: https://bit.ly/JoeGreenTribute

KUR, Mitchell, 87, of Dedham, August 13, 2022. Beloved son of the late Jack and Etta Kur. Loving husband of the late Carol Kur. Devoted father of Alison Kur (the late Michael Oshins), Susan Lees (Matthew), Dana Snyder (Andrew). Proud grandfather of Abi, Jem and Zachary Oshins, Josh and Jake Lees, and Gabe, Ben and Jon Snyder. Brother of the late Eunice Cooper (Roger) and Ed Kur (Sally), and loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mitch was born in Kansas City, Missouri. As a child he developed a love of learning, Judaism, and the arts. His first semester at Yale University (1957) he met Carol, his partner in life for 63 years until her death in 2020. After serving in the US Armed Forces, Mitch was selected for General Electric’s management training program and earned his MBA at Syracuse University (1965). He was a business manager, controller, and executive in a variety of industries, spending many years at Digital Equipment Corporation, later working as a consultant and real estate agent. He served as board member of Temple Beth Am in Framingham, Massachusetts, was a founder of the Jewish Federation in Framingham, and was a founder and long-term board member of the Rashi Jewish Day School. In recent decades he was a dedicated member of both Temple Israel in Boston and Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. A lover of the arts, Mitch (with Carol and friends) owned an art gallery, was a founding contributor to the Danforth Museum. A violinist from an early age he held season tickets to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He was also an avid Boston sports fan. Mitch married his beloved Carol at age 22. They spent a lifetime together in an extraordinary partnership, filled with love and affection for each other, their children, and grandchildren. He was kind, smart and loving – a true gentle man and mensch. A service will be held  at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd. Wellesley on Tuesday at 2:00 PM followed by burial at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, West Roxbury. Donations can be made to Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley, MA, Temple Israel of Boston, MA, Danforth Museum of Framingham or Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA.

Alan Kronenberg, of Needham, age 63, passed away on August 12, 2022, after a long illness. Alan was the son of Marianne and the late Marvin Kronenberg. A 1982 graduate of Miami University (Ohio), he is survived by sister Judy Bruenjes and her husband Mike, and by his brother Jerry Kronenberg and his wife Karen. Alan was also the loving uncle of David and Lily Bruenjes. He is also survived by many cousins, and by his friend and longtime PCA Princessa Clendinen. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.