Archive: November, 2016

Of Norwood, born on Aug. 13, 1932 to the late Edward and Frieda Freedman in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Braverman. Devoted mother of her son Scott Brody and his wife Donna of Dracut; son Michael Brody and his wife Lisa of Simi Valley, Calif.; and her late son Avram Brody. Devoted step-mother of her step-daughter Alison Doucette and her husband Billy of Norwood, step-son Gary Braverman and his wife Gayle of Lakeville, and her late step-son Keith Braverman and his wife Loretta of Norwood. Loving sister of Ronnie Kaster and her husband Leonard of Millis. Adoring grandmother of Samantha, Rachel, Gregory, Benjamin and Matthew Brody, and Jennifer, Samantha, Brandon, Rebecca, Joshua, Noah, Ari and the late Michael Braverman, and Vinnie DeBartolo. Marilyn will be deeply missed but forever loved and cherished by family and friends. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Shiva will be observed at the home of Alison and Billy Doucette on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org), the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), Congregation Agudas Achim – Ezrath Israel, 245 Bryant St., Malden, MA 02148, or the charity of one’s choice.

Weiner- Esther (Lowenstein), of Lauderhill, FL, formerly of Malden, on November 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Meyer Weiner. Devoted mother of Stephen M. Weiner and his husband Donald G. Cornuet, and Arthur H. Weiner and his husband Thomas Baker. Dear grandmother of Jeremiah Weiner and Rebecca Stanfel, Benjamin Weiner and Elise Barber, Miriam Szubin and Adam Szubin, Isaac Weiner and Rayna Weiner. Great-Grandmother of Andrew Stanfel, Nathan Szubin, Micah Szubin, Dov Weiner, Josiah Szubin, Efraim Weinbarber, and Ezra Weiner. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:30 am. Following interment at the Lebanon Tiferet Shalom Cemetery, Peabody, memorial observance will be at the home of Stephen M. Weiner and Donald G. Cornuet on Tuesday 4-9 pm and Wednesday 12-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY , 10023 (metopera.org)

SELKOVITS, Larry And Shelley Selkovits, of Cambridge, MA, died on October 19, 2016 and November 6, 2016 respectively, after 56 years of marriage. They are survived by their son David and his wife Sarah of Boston and Larry’s sister Myrna Zelenitz of Pittsburgh, PA. Larry will be interred next to his wife at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

Marcel Suliteanu-of Boston, November 8, 2016.Beloved husband of the late Hana (Leichman) Suliteanu. Devoted father of Serigu. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Private graveside service will be held at The Zviller Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury.

Age 88, of Newton, died peacefully at her home, on November 8, 2016. Born in Boston on September 27, 1928 she grew up in Brookline, MA and was a graduate of Brookline High School. She went on to become a legal secretary and later became a homemaker and devoted her life to raising a loving family. While at home she decided to put her time into supporting youth athletics in Newton. She became the founding member of Newton Youth Soccer League and The Newton Girls Soccer League,which to this day still brings joy to thousands of young athletes.Beloved and devoted wife for 55 years of the late Harold Chalfin. Beloved sister of the late Faye Alberts and the late Joseph Kramer.  Devoted mother of April Chalfin and her husband, Preston Dortch of Lee MA, Mark Chalfin and his wife Beth of Palos Verdes, CA, and Beth Ravech and her husband Bruce of Needham, MA.  She was a proud and loving nana to five grandchildren: Jared and Alexa Ravech, Timmy Dortch, and Lila and Sadie Chalfin. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 9:30am. Interment immediately following at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA.Memorial observance at the home of Beth and Bruce Ravech, Needham, MA immediately after services until 4:30 pm, and continuing Saturday evening 7pm-9pm and Sunday 11am-2pm.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston MA 02241-7005.
donatenow.heart.org.

David P. Frank-of Boston, on November 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Nancy (Miller). Devoted father of Diane, and Michael and his wife Melanie. Dear grandfather of Asher and Gavin. Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Tribute Giving, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.(617-667-7330) www.goo.gl/uqe8kx

Kenneth Selig-of  Providence, RI, on November 9, 2016. Loving companion of Cherie Colindres. Dear son of  Janet (Frank) Salvaggio and her husband Anthony. Devoted father of Laura Selig. Dear brother of  Robert Selig and Marcia Selig. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11:00am.

Oksman- Regina ( Fajngold),  of Aventura, FL, on November 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Oksman. Devoted mother of Sam Oksman, Nellie Chayoun and the late Henry Oksman. Dear grandmother of Five grandchildren and Seven Great-grandchildren. Graveside service at the Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nellie Chayoun through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Layla Coltraine Hall- Age 31, of Boston,formerly of San Francisco, November 6, 2016.Dear daughter of Shoshana. Wife of Karam Saddique. Devoted mother of Lana.Dear sister of Sophia  and Lauren.Graveside Service at Hebrew Cemetery,Mill Valley,CA.

Of Chestnut Hill, on November 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Aaron H. Levin. Devoted mother of Alan Levin (Margie), and Patti Grossman (Louis). Dear grandmother of Joel Grossman (Holly), David Grossman (Dara), Jacob Grossman (Liz), Debbie Grossman, Jeff Levin (Lauren), and Andy Levin (Jenna). Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Sheldon Zakon. Private service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Memorial observance for the Levin family on Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Club House at Ledgebrook, 261 Nahanton St., Newton, MA . The Grossman family will be at the Club House at Ledgebrook on Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Shalom Education Fund, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA  02494, National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St. Suite 200, Newton, MA  02458, or a charity of your choice.

Beatrice (Katz) Rich, a resident of Natick, MA for over 50 years, passed
away peacefully November 6, 2016 at the Parlin House in Wayland, MA.
She was 90 years old. For 67 years she was the beloved wife of the late
Alvin T. Rich. She leaves behind her daughter, Rosanne Kates, and her
husband, Louis, and her son, Irwin Rich, and his wife, Joni. She also leaves
five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bea was a sister to the
late Rita Barroll, Mildred Sherr, and Jerome Katz. She is survived by her
sisters, Helen Wolf and Audrey Hoffman.
Born in Manchester, NH November 1, 1926, she met the love of her life
when she was 11 years old, in Boston. Bea married her sweetheart, Al, at
19 years of age. She worked as a customer service rep in the claims
department for Allstate Insurance for over 25 years and took great pride in
her work.
More than anything else, Nana Bea loved being with her family. Her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant everything to her.
Services will be held on Tuesday November 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Temple
Beth Sholom 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA. Burial will follow at the
Chevra Kadusha Cemetery in Woburn, MA. Shiva will be observed
Tuesday, 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 1-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the home of Irwin
and Joni Rich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Open Spirit: A
Place of Hope Health & Harmony, 39 Edwards St. Framingham, MA 01701
or Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

Myrna Alpert-of Framingham, formerly of Lexington, died on November 5, 2016.  Beloved wife of Irwin Alpert.  Loving mother of Lisa, Daniel, Gary and wife Carla Alpert, grandmother of Rebekah and Joshua Alpert, and sister of Dr. Elliott Richelson.  She was preceded in death by her cherished parents, Dr. Harry and Helen (Dame) Richelson of Waltham.  Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road/Route 126, Wayland, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:00 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA, 02421.  Memorial observance will be private.

Harold “Hutch” Koritz-Of Dedham formerly of Brookline, on November 5, 2016.Beloved husband of  Sylvia (Zuckerman) Koritz. Devoted father of Carla Koritz , and Allen Koritz and the late Karen Koritz.Dear grandfather of Sarah Patry.Loving brother of  Gilda Slifka and her late husband Alfred ,and the late Marvin Koritz,Harris Koritz and his wife Patricia, and the late Seymour Koritz and Helen Koritz.Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St. ,Brookline  on Monday ,November 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be held at the home of Hillary and Mark Price until 8:00pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund,34 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481(CureAlz.org)

Holland- Irwin H., CPA, Age 79, of Brockton, on November 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Bernice (Krasnow) Holland. Devoted father of Craig Holland, Neil Holland, and Lisa Rousseau. Dear grandfather of Ariel Holland and Shelby Rousseau. Loving brother of Lynn Frank. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave. Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.

Donald L. Jacobson, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away in Bal Harbour, Florida on November 4^th, 2016.  He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin and Anna Jacobson.  Donald was educated in Boston and New Hampshire and went on to serve in World War II as a paratrooper in the 101^st Airborne Division where he was awarded the Purple Heart and other metals of valor.

In 1948, he married his wife Lola Gordon Jacobson and shared 68 years of marriage together.

Donald served as vice president of Maurice Gordon and Sons in Massachusetts, a residential and commercial real estate company.  He later expanded the business as President of Jacobson Toccin Properties in South Florida.

While in Boston, Donald was a member of the Euclid Lodge of Massachusetts, a Shriner and avid golfer at Pinebrook and Blue Hills Country Clubs.  In Miami, he served as president of Westview Country Club.

Donald, along with his wife Lola, have been recognized as leading philanthropists in the South Florida and Boston communities dedicating themselves to various charities and organizations close to their hearts.  He was a Founder and Society Member at Mount Sinai Hospital.  He was also a Founder of Baptist Hospital where he recently supported the new Miami Cancer Institute.  Donald was a member of the University of Miami’s prestigious George E. Merrick Society and a major supporter and fundraiser for the Diabetes Research Institute where he served on the Board of Governors.   He served, along with his wife Lola, as honorary chairman for the health crisis network in 1998 and raised funds for the Community Alliance against AIDS. He was a Founder of Children’s Resources and a Platinum Angel for the Jackson Memorial Foundation.  He supported the Humane Society, The Miami City Ballet, The Florida Grand Opera, Miami Jewish Federation, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Vizcaya, Douglas Gardens and Temple Beth Sholom.

After two of Donald’s grandchildren were born premature in Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Unit, he became a major benefactor for Project Newborn with the “Lola and Donald Jacobson Family Hall of Honor” dedicated in their names.

Most recently, they have been honored by and proud to support the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program and have provided college scholarships to at-risk girls in the South Florida community.

Donald was definitely a family man.  His wife, children and grandchildren were most important to him.  His joy in life was to be with family and to share special moments with those he loved most.  He is survived by his beloved wife Lola; his children Ferne and Danny Toccin and Peter and Madeleine Jacobson; and grandchildren Marisa Toccin Lucas and Hal Lucas, Brian and Kelley Jacobson, David Jacobson and Michael and Alexandra Toccin.

Services and interment are private.

Donations in Donald’s memory can be made to Project Newborn at Jackson Memorial Hospital or the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.  A scholarship will be made in his name (305-371-3330).

Of Lexington, on November 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Paulette E. (Wiland) Binder. Devoted father of Malka Berndt and her husband Nathan, Deborah O’Neill and her husband Dan. Adored grandfather of Connor, Lily, Aidan O’Neill, and Edie Berndt Brother of Robert and Helena. Brother in Law of Marlene Heroux. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:00 am. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Immediate family only at his residence following interment.  Memorial observance will begin at his residence Monday 6-9 pm, and will continue  Tuesday and Wednesday 6-9 pm. Evening Minyan at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA  02062.

Age 65, of Lincoln, on November 3, 2016. Devoted father of Evan and Alyssa Krentzel. Beloved son of Charlotte and the late Theodore Krentzel. Loving brother of Lee Forgosh. Also survived by his “sweetheart” Celeste LeMieux. Computer information technology was Alan’s field and his passion was practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, and Mindfulness for over 20 years. Services at Congregation Beth-El, 105 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, South Beech St., Manchester, NH at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Charlotte Krentzel, Saturday evening from 6-8 pm with a Minyan service at 7 pm and at the home of Alyssa and Evan Krentzel, Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to Cong. Beth El, 105 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776, HandReach, 49 Red Brook Rd., East Falmouth, MA 02536 – www.handreach.org, Stand Up For Kids, 83 Walton St., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303 – www.standupforkids.org, or a charity of choice.

Yvette “Sis” Dine- of Wellesley, on November 1, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Philip Dine, who passed away this past July after 72 years of marriage.Beloved mother of Robert, Susan, and Harry Dine and his wife Sandy. Dear grandmother of Olivia and Nicky Dine. Dear sister of  Alan Goldstein and his wife Vivian. Services are private. After graduation from high school in Newton, Sis attended Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa upon graduation. Sis was also an avid sports fan (she loved watching the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics) and athlete. Golf was her passion, a 19 time winner of the women’s golf championship at Pine Brook Country Club. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445. jimmyfund.org

Of Newton, on October 31, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Reba (Farbman) Katz. Devoted father of Devi Stern and her husband Martin Stern of Chicago, Naomi Katz Mintz and her husband Rabbi Lewis Mintz of Acton, and Jonathan Katz and his wife Norah Wylie of Newton. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Sarah and Rachel Stern, David Mintz, and Rebecca, Daniel, and Michael Katz, and ecstatic great-grandfather of Ella Smith and Nadav Mintz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance at Cabot Park Village, 280 Newtonville Avenue on November 2nd from 5:00-7:00 PM, at 16 Cross Street in Newton on November 6th from 3-5PM and at 43 Arlington Street in Acton on November 3rd, 6th and 7th from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to B’nai Zion Foundation (bnaizion.org) or VNA Hospice & Palliative Care (vnacare.org)

Reba Cuker-Levine(Dudelson)-Age 102,of  Natick, formerly of Brookline,on October 29, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Isaac Cuker and Henry Levine.Dear sister of the late David and Ellis Dudelson. Graveside services are private.

Age 91, of Newton, on October 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Abrahams. Devoted mother of Marc Abrahams and his wife Carol, and Gary Abrahams. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Marie, and Alexander. Dear sister of the late Victoria Seltzer. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at administration building), Monday, October 31, 2016 at 1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sally’s memory may be made to Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.

of Chelsea, formerly of Newton and Revere, on October 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Handel) Rosenberg. Devoted father of Stephen Rosenberg, Robert Rosenberg (Marcia), and the late Michael Rosenberg. Loving grandfather of Jesse, Devin, Molly (Kevin), and Alex. Dear brother of the late Hy Rosenberg, Ann Segal, and Ida Gritz. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Service in the Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Donations in Carl’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

age 94, of Newton, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 10^th.  A respected physician and researcher for 38 years, he was a mentor to many hematologists in the Boston area and touched the lives of thousands of patients. In addition to his professional work, he was an avid tomato gardener, walker, and tennis player, playing well into his seventies.

Aaron was born in 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of immigrants from Russia and Poland. He attended City College of New York where he played varsity basketball on the college’s nationally ranked team.  He served in the Army during World War II and was a medic in the 30^th Infantry Division, known as “Old Hickory”.  He landed in Normandy five days after D-Day and saw action in France and Germany, including the Battle of the Bulge.  He was awarded the Silver Star, the nation’s third highest military decoration for valor, a distinction that he humbly and self-effacingly referred to as “a mistake”.

After the war Aaron attended medical school at the University of Rochester, and completed his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Jamaica Plain. He practiced medicine at the VA Hospital for his entire career and also held a faculty appointment at Boston University School of Medicine.

In 1949 Aaron married Marilyn Barlin, also from Brooklyn. They met at the Laurels Hotel and Country Club in the Catskills where they both worked during the summer of 1943.  She shared his passion for literature, music, movies.  They spent many days walking in Newton with a special fondness for Crystal Lake, Bullough’s Pond, and the former Weeks Junior High School.

Dr. Miller was a hematologist and did important research on vitamin B12 absorption in the body, among other things. He was part of a research team at the VA that made many contributions to the fields of hematology and oncology.

Dr. Miller is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 67 years, his daughter Julie and her husband Paul Dansereau of Boston, his sister, Beatrice Donovan of Evanston, Illinois, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

“In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or to Doctors Without Borders. A memorial service for Dr. Miller will be held at the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church Street, Watertown, MA on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a reception immediately following the service at the Miller residence in Newton.“

Age 94, of Newton and Palm Beach, FL, on Oc­tober 24, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Shir­ley Rose (Shapiro) Lapin. Dear son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Fleitman) Lapin. Devoted father of Gail Fox (James), and Nancy Landau (Michael). Dear grandfather of Lindsay Sklar (Adam), and Alys­sa and Chelsea Landau. Great-grandfather of Asher and Lake Sklar. Loving brother of Myra Pransky (Robert) and the late Leonard Lapin. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Service will be private. Memo­rial observance will be at the home of Gail and James Fox on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Develop­ment Office, 116 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116.

Of Wayland, on October 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harris Friedman, D.D.S.  Devoted mother of Kate Boyle (Jeff).  Loving grandmother of Dylan and Brooks.  Graveside service at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, 1165 Rt. 109, Lindenhurst, NY, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 10:30 am.

Ed Richmond was born in Boston on July 17, 1926, to Herman Richmond and Rhoda (Beggelman) Richmond. He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Midge Nathanson of Newton, and his son Ron Richmond of Concord. He is survived by his devoted wife Lisa (Liss) Richmond, his brother Yale Richmond and his wife Phyllis Gestrin of Washington, D.C., his children Angel (Wendy) Richmond of Winchester, Stephen Richmond and wife Julie Weinstein of Sudbury, William (Billy) Richmond and wife Cher Richmond of Madison, Connecticut, and daughter in law Ha (Nguyen) Richmond of Concord, and his grandchildren Ben, Jordan, Cameron, Ian, Kijana, Dylan, Ethan, Mai and Tal.

Ed graduated from Boston College with Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees, and then from Boston College Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was discharged with the rank of Ensign.

Ed practiced law for 40 years, first in Boston at the firms of Bloom, Deutsch & Richmond, and Richmond, Kassler, Feinberg & Feuer, and later as a sole practitioner in Newton Centre. As a lawyer, Ed was passionate about his charitable and pro bono work. He served as chairperson of the Newton Committee for Fair Housing and Equal Rights, chairperson of the Social Action Committee and member of the Board of Trustees of Temple Israel in Boston, director of the Simons-Gutman Charitable Foundation, member of the Executive Board of the Newton Community Peace Center, member of the Board of Governors of the Newton Art Center, and an active member of the Rehabilitation Services Committee.

Ed handled many pro bono legal cases throughout his career, and in perhaps his favorite case he won the unconditional release of an inmate who had previously been charged with committing a serious offense and, without ever having been offered a trial, had been locked up for 36 years in an institution for the insane. Upon securing his release, he walked the man from the courthouse into freedom, and he loved to tell how his client seemed like Rip Van Winkle, amazed by the cars, tall buildings and revealing clothing.

Perhaps his fondest professional memories were of his fourteen years of service as Alderman in the City of Newton. Ed loved politics and he was proud of being an activist. He served on almost every aldermanic committee, including as Chairman of the City’s Finance Committee for eight years, and Chairman of the Education Committee, Public Buildings Committee, and Committee on Cable Communications. He was particularly proud of having drafted and co-sponsored the ordinances which created the City’s Cultural Affairs Commission and Urban Beautification Commission, and numerous land use ordinances that controlled commercial growth in the City.

Graveside service at Chevra Mishnias Cemetery, 19 Washington Street, Woburn on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at 1:00pm. Family and friends may visit at the home of Lisa Liss Richmond on Sunday 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Ed’s memory to Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104.

Robert (Bob) Speen of Framingham, MA passed away on Monday, October 17 after battling a long illness. Devoted husband for 61 years to his wife Sonya and beloved father of Jeffrey Speen and his wife Trish of Mendon, MA. Bob also leaves his dear big brother George Speen of Dedham, MA and many loving nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother William Speen and sister Bertha Glatzer.
Born in Boston on April 29, 1930 to Russian immigrant parents, Bessie and Harry Speen, Bob was raised in Roxbury and Dorchester and was a graduate of Jeremiah E. Burke H.S. He was a top-notch salesman for his brother’s footwear business, Speen and Company, for nearly forty years. He enjoyed travel so much that he continued to work nationwide trade shows for the company even after retirement. Bob had an avid interest in business, politics and sports and was a lifelong Red Sox fan. He was an award winning bowler and maintained daily workouts at his favorite health club well into his senior years. With a close circle of friends he enjoyed weekly poker games and membership in an impromptu local “Breakfast Club.” He spent many happy summers at the family home on Cape Cod where he enjoyed the company of family and friends.
Bob’s family wishes to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Wingate at Sudbury for their tender and loving care throughout Bob’s stay at the facility.
There will be a graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Thursday, October 20 at 11:45 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to his residence until 7:30 pm, and from 12-4 pm on Friday Oct. 21. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.

Carolyn  Savary-Of Ashland,on October 17, 2016.Beloved wife of Douglas A. Savary. Devoted mother of Gary Lerner and his wife Jill, Millie Kateman and her husband Jonathan, Kate Stoller and her husband John, Carolyn Zwonik and her husband Richard, and David Savary. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Corey, Joshua, Benjamin, Samantha, Abby, Jackie, Lilly, Ryan and Danny. Dear sister of Rabbi Ken Block. Services at Temple Sinai,25 Canton St., Sharon, on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Millie and Jonathan Kateman until 8pm, Friday 1-4pm, Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The American Liver Foundation, New England Division,188 Needham St., Suite 240,Newton, MA 02464.

Howard B.  Berman

Of Brookline, at age 73, after a long battle with brain and lung cancer, on October 15, 2016.Dear son of the late Peter and Rose (Krinsky) Berman. Loving brother of Joseph Berman, Bernice Rose and her husband Charles, all of Brookline, and  Marilyn Doris Rose and her husband David of Marblehead. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services are private. Visitors are welcome to the home of Bernice and Charles Rose, Wednesday and Thursday 7-9pm, and Friday 1-3pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice.

Menachem (Milton) Katz of Jerusalem, Israel,on October 17,2016. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Levine) Katz. Devoted father of Ronna Katz, Lisa Silverman and her husband, Dr. Bernard Silverman, Dana Katz and his wife Ariela. Dear grandfather of Michael Silverman, Adi Katz, Becky Katz, Rachel Silverman and Alex Katz. Dear brother of the late Nathan Katz. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 2:45 pm. Family and friends may visit at the home of Ariela and Dana Katz on Friday 9-3 pm, Saturday 6:30-9:30 pm and Sunday 11-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St Fl. 2, Boston, MA 02110.

of Watertown, on October 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Claire (Strumer) Abelow. Devoted father of Lynda Babcock (Reginald) and Miki Abelow (David Smith). Loving grandfather of Katharine, James, Nathaniel, Elena, and Lexie. Cherished great-grandfather of Caroline. Dear brother of Rita Cocose and the late Selma Lebowitz. Graveside service at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 1 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to a local veteran’s organization or food bank of your choosing.

Of Newton, on October 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Machenberg) Rubin. Dear companion of Sandra Sklar. Devoted father of Susan Cipriano (Mark), Amy Rubin Brickman,  Robert Rubin (Justine), Michael (Lesley) Sklar, and Stuart Sklar (Mark McIntire). Loving grandfather of Matthew (Jennifer), Jonathan, Elyssa, Catie, Emily, Jeremy, Nathan, Edith, Zachary, Scott and Brittany. Cherished great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Allison and Kenneth III. Brother of the late Elinor Kaplan. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather behind administration building) on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Amy Rubin Brickman following the service on Wednesday until 7 pm, Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 pm, and Friday 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02114.

Of Cambridge, formerly of Newton and Somerville, on October 13, 2016. Beloved brother of Nancy Krasner Gilman and the late Miriam Reba Krasner. Son of the late George and Esther (Lelansky) Krasner. Irving was a 1957 graduate of Newton High School and a student of the Berkley School of Music. He was a consummate musician, vocalist, and entertainer. Graveside service at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Rt. 128/95 N, 1/2 mile past Exit 25 B, Peabody, Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Nancy Gilman on Sunday from 2-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Tunefoolery, 85 East Newton St., Boston, MA 02118, which is an organization for musicians in mental health recovery.

Keith Willens of Natick, MA, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2016, holding the hands and surrounded by his loved ones. He was 60 years old. Born in Boston in 1956, Keith was the oldest of four siblings. His parents Pauline and Mel, his brother Bruce and wife Eva and his sisters Cindy and Debbie and her husband Donnie survive him.

He was a devoted and loving Uncle to his nieces and nephew Dj, Nikkie, Melissa, Jenny and Lauren. He loved being a Great-Uncle to Erika, Heidi and Elin. He shared special bonds and memories with all of his loved ones – leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. Keith was always known for a good joke and could put a smile on anyone’s face. He worked most of his life for the family owned business Mel’s located in Natick.

A kid at heart, Keith truly loved Florida and anything Disney. His family finds solace knowing that he is now at peace and in The Happiest Place On Earth.

Private services will be held October 16, 2016 at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA. A celebration of his life will be held at 7 Roundwood Road, Natick MA on Sunday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Keith’s favorite charity – Boston Children’s Hospital Trust.

Muriel “Bubu” Kaplan-age 94, of Dedham, formerly of Newton,on October 10, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Arthur ”Noonch” Kaplan. Devoted mother of Wendy Kaplan Armour and her husband Tim, and Charles Kaplan. Adored grandmother of Benjamin Armour and his wife Eva, Alison Armour, Lindsay, Daniel and Ian Kaplan. Cherished great grandmother of Annsley June Armour. Loving aunt of Ellen Kaplan Kardon, Amy Belforti and Carl Levine, Andrew Zelermyer and Daniel Romanow, and the late Peter Kaplan. Dear sister of the late Pearl Finger, Charlotte Druker and Stanley Zelermyer. Dear sister-in-law of the late George and Ethel Kaplan. Also survived by many loving great nieces and great nephews. Muriel graduated Newton High School and attended Beaver College in PA. Services at Temple Shir Tikva,141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Wendy and Tim Armour until 4:00 pm, and Sunday 4-6 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481(www.curealz.org),Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02181 or Seeds of Peace, 370 Lexington Ave., Room 1201, New York, NY.10017(seedsofpeace.org).

 of Boston, MA, on October 10, 2016. She was 88.  Marcia was born in Boston, MA on March 6, 1928.  She grew up in Dorchester and went to the Jeremiah E. Burke High School.  After high school, she took courses at Bentley College.  She was a career bookkeeper starting her career working for Karl C. Gennelly, Inc., shoe repair, tailor and barber shop in Boston for over 25 years.  After the store closed, she worked for a variety of businesses – a Japanese restaurant, a fitness club, and for the Dean of Harvard’s School of Landscape Architecture’s own firm to name a few. She had a dynamic creative mind which she shared with her friends and family through her love of sewing, needlework and painting. She was a devoted partner to her husband, Frederick Altman, in business and in life throughout their 50 years of marriage.  She was an incredible mother to her daughter, Alyssa Rose Altman. Marcia was like a sister to her sister-in-law, Shoshanah Garshick. She was a beloved aunt, great aunt and cousin to many.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ida Fay and Irving Garshick, her brothers, Alfred and Nathan and sister, Sylvia Garshick, her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Olink and Sarah Rose, her cousin, Irene Ronkin, her niece, Rhonda Zammarelli and dear friend, Guy Gennelly. Funeral services will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM. Interment is in the Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. The family will gather following the funeral at Newbridge on the Charles at 7000 Great Meadow Road in Dedham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org).

Of Newton, MA, on October 8, 2016. She was 68. Mary-Ellen was born in Spring Valley, NY on October 1, 1948. She graduated from Spring Valley High in 1967 and attended Suffolk University before earning her Real-Estate License. She prided herself on being a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling (especially cruising), was an avid reader, loved playing Mahjong, the music of Bruce Springsteen, and  spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Lillian Klein and brothers Harvey and Roger Klein. Mary-Ellen is survived by her husband, Mike Sokolowski, daughter Erin Lyons, sons Lee & Lev Sokolowski and granddaughter, Samantha Lyons. Funeral services will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Thursday, October 13,2016 at 11:00 am.  Family and friends who are unable to attend the funeral are invited to pay their respects at the family home following the service until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or Muscular Dystrophy Association (www.mda.org).

Ecker- Eva Esther (Rosen), of Amherst, on October 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Karl Ecker. Devoted mother of Vivian Ecker and Bruce Ecker. Dear grandmother of Anna and Mariel Lugosch-Ecker. Loving sister of the late Sara Einat. Graveside service at  Beit Olam Cemetery, 42 Concord Road, Wayland, on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Vivian Ecker until 5:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929, aspca.org.

age 81, died peacefully after a brief illness on Oct. 9. Beloved wife of Bernie Garbose, mother of Bill (Lynne) Garbose, Simi Singer and Roz (Bob) Nasdor, and sister of Doris (Sheldon) Siskin. Lover of the written word, the Cape Cod Bay, long walks, fig trees  and her grandchildren Jonathan (Rebecca),  Michael, Haley, Matthew and Justin. Freda graduated from Queens College in 1956 and received her MA from Worcester State. She was a life-long educator and taught ESL to immigrants from around the world. Her love for her family and kindness to others will be remembered always. Donations in her memory can be made to Special Needs Services at the Jewish Federation of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603 or by visiting www.jewishoc.org/specialneeds.  Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Jeremy Spencer Linn Walters, 16, cherished son of Kimberely Mead-Walters and F. Davis Walters of Orleans, died unexpectedly on October 6, 2016.

Jeremy, or “Jez,” was born in Falmouth, MA on January 26, 2000. Jeremy overcame extreme prematurity and its related medical issues, worked diligently on his social skills to lessen the impact of Aspergers on his daily life, and entertained us all with his brilliant mind, sarcastic remarks, wonderful sense of humor and spontaneous facts from an incredibly diverse fund of knowledge. He loved his family and his German Shepherd, Mike Wazowski, dearly, but ultimately was overcome by severe depression.

Jez was a junior at Nauset Regional High School, and had successfully completed a Hurricane Island Outward Bound Course this past August. Jeremy loved history and American Sign Language, and would frequently sign his way through the day. Recently, he added voice lessons to his ever-increasing quest for new skills and fortunately for all of us, sang constantly. Jeremy loved being outdoors, whether walking trails with Mike, swimming at Crystal Lake or the outer beach, or practicing his wilderness skills. Jeremy also loved being on his computer, where he constantly sought new knowledge of all types. We will always remember his tireless enthusiasm for sharing what he had learned.

Jeremy will be greatly missed by his parents, Kim and Davis, his brothers Kyle and Samuel Walters, his sister and brother-in-law, Madelyn and Jason Wheeler, and also by his grandparents James Mead (Leona Grant) and Dorothy “Delilah” Walters and multiple aunts, uncles and Mead, McEnaney and Nelson cousins.

Jeremy was always a generous soul, especially with his beautiful smile and loving hugs. In keeping with his wishes, as he was a registered organ donor, many other lives were saved this week, because of his kind nature and willingness to give selflessly.

A celebration of Jeremy’s life will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016, at 2:00 PM, at the Federated Church of Orleans.

A scholarship fund has been established in Jeremy’s name. Kindly submit donations to the Jeremy Walters Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of: The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, PO Box 86, Orleans, MA, 02653.

Sylvia Rubin- Of Palm Beach, Florida, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born in Chelsea, MA on December 8,1923 to Sadie Brodsky and Benjamin Levine. Predeceeased by her husband, Allen, in 2015 and her daughter Nancy earlier this year; she is survived by her daughter Linda and her husband Leonard Ichton, her granddaughter Jill Thomas and her husband Kent, her grandson Craig Sherter and his wife Suzanne, her brother Saul Levine and his wife Bobbi, her step grandchildren Diana and Jason Nelson, and Benjamin & Geoffrey Ichton and 6 great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held on October 7th at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA. Remembrances  to: Alzeheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601

Of Needham, age 92, on October 3, 2016, just shy of 65 years of marriage. Daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Lappin.  Beloved wife of Allan.  Cherished mother of Greg and Reva Davis and Richard and Barbara Cataldo.  Grandmother of Shota and Cory (Davis) Furuyama, James and Andrew Cataldo.  Sister of the late Ann and sister-in-law of the late Don Mitchell, Sister-in-law of Jason Bikofsky, Aunt of Barbara McKay, Eric Bikofsky, Emily Bikofsky, and the late John Mitchell and Robert Mitchell.  Also survived by many cousins.  Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Friday, October 7, 2016 at 12:00 noon.  Memorial observance will be at the home of Richard and Barbara Cataldo immediately following the service.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.  The family wants to especially thank Stephanie, Summer and Maddie for their loving care during her final days.

Of Newton, on September 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Deborah R. Needleman. Devoted father of Michelle Katz-Rosenberg (Dr. James Rosenberg) and Kathy Rogozinski (Mark). Loving grandfather of Joy Katz-Goncalves (Danny), Robin Lewis (Matt), Fallon Katz, Amy Rogozinski, and Lauren Rogozinski. Valued friend of Mirtha Blyden. Graveside service at the Staro Konstatinov Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday until sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish War Veterans, Post #211, 832 Dedham St., Newton, MA 02459.

Shamitz-Theodore, of Brookline, age 91, on September 27, 2016. Son of the late Samuel and Celia (Weiner) Shamitz. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Brody).  Cherished father of Stephen and Lynda Shamitz, David and Diane Shamitz, Gerald and Isabel Shamitz, and Beth Shamitz. Grandfather of Robert and Katy Shamitz, Jennifer and Andrew Weissinger, and Tamara and Daniel Hudson. Great-grandfather of Alex,Caleb, Eli, Tyler, Jennie, and Violet. Brother of Bernice and Alan Sperber, and Jeannette and George Bronstein. Brother-in-law of Shirley Richmond and the late Irene Sherman and Richard Brody. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton Street, Sharon on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 12:00 Noon. Burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Sinai, Eleanor Shamitz Judaic Enrichment Fund, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067, or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA  02131.

Robert D. Usen-of Chestnut Hill, on September 24, 2016. Beloved husband of  Virginia”Ginny”Usen. Devoted father of Amy Elizabeth Usen, Abigail Usen Berner and her husband Clifton, and the late Peter Usen and his surviving wife Sigrid Usen. Loving grandfather of Lyndsey Berner and Nicholas Usen. Son of the late Irving and Edyth Usen, and brother of Richard Usen and his wife Judy. Service will be  at 11:30 am on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre. Interment private. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Jeanne Yozell from 1-4pm. Robert was the owner of Tabby Cat Food and Capeway Seafoods. He graduated from Mass Maritime Academy and Tufts University. He served on the Board of Advisors at The Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University, The Board of Generations Inc., The Boston Civic Symphony, and was a former Trustee at Proctor Academy. He was an avid sailor, tennis player and skier. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 or Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.  The family is forever grateful for the care he received at the Newfield House in Plymouth, MA.

Louis Rosenblum-of Belmont, on September 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Sandra (Pletman) Rosenblum. Devoted father of Laurie Beth Rosenblum, Bruce David Rosenblum and his wife Irina Golfman Rosenblum. Dear grandfather of Aaron Isaac Rosenblum. Brother of the late David Aaron Rosenblum and Hannah Rosenblum. Funeral service at Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Ave., Belmont, on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10:30 am. Interment private. Memorial observance will be at his residence Monday 7-9 pm and will continue Tuesday at the home of Bruce and Irina Rosenblum 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, 28 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck, NY 11024, or Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451.

Dana Snyder-of Acton,on September 23, 2016.Beloved husband of Janet Klagge. Devoted father of  Stephen Snyder and step father of Kevin Klagge. Dear grandfather of  Yashayah,Micah, Adina Klagge and Hanna Snyder.Dear brother of Jill Nichols,Jan Snyder and Jeffrey Snyder.Graveside service at The Beth El Cemetery, 100 Waverly Ave., Chelmsford,MA, on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Wellesley Weston Chabad,  793 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Betty Brandner, 103, resident of Brighton since 2005.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, and a resident there for 93 years. Devoted wife of the late Bernard Brandner, M.D. Beloved mother of Anita Weinberger and her husband, Howard, Ellen Colton and her husband Clark and Harvey Brandner and his wife, Sandy. Loving grandmother of 10, great­ grandmother of 24, and great-great-grandmother  of 2. She was a graduate of Brooklyn College, and also received her Masters in Education there. She taught math at Dyker Heights J.H.S. in Brooklyn for thirty-five years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.Services at The Riverside-Boulevard Chapel, Hewlett, L.I., NY

Sobol- Arthur Martin, 69, of Newton, Massachusetts passed away September 14, 2016 at Beth Israel surrounded by close friends and family.

He was born March 7, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, the only son to the late Lilian and George Sobol. He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Mathematics. He worked as a programmer at both Mass General Hospital, and Harvard School of public health.

He will always be remembered by anyone who met him, for his childlike enthusiasm, humor, constant singing, pleasant disposition and mostly for the lives he touched with his generosity. He not only opened his home, but also his heart to his caregiver Carolen Everrette, and her family adopting them as his own family. Arthur will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.

Graveside services at the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 10:00 am. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.