Archive: April, 2016

age 39, of Andover, Ma , on Thursday April 7, 2016, died from a heart attack while on a business trip to Kiev, Ukraine. Matthew’s love of travel took him all over the world as he focused on business development in many countries, most recently in London, England. Matthew is a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover and Columbia University, New York. He was a Fulbright Scholar. He will be remembered for his creativity, ingenuity, keen wit and warm heart. He was the dear son of Janice and Gary Goldstein, Andover. He leaves behind his sister, Laura Goldstein and her fiance, Scott Dorfman of Boston and his sister Abbey Goldstein and her husband Jared Moss and nephew, Jacob Moss, of Somerville. In addition he leaves his aunt Emily Goldsmith and uncle David Goldsmith of Keene, NH as well as his cousin Daniel Rote of Keene,NH and Jennifer Rote of Brooklyn,NY and aunt Judy Goldstein of Danvers, MA. Services will be Wednesday April 20 at 11am at Temple Sinai, Sharon MA  followed by internment at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: The Pediatric Pain Clinic  c/o department of pediatrics, Boston Medical Center,One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118.

Murray  Shocket-of Palm Beach,FL, formerly of Newton, on April 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Enid (Karmazine) Shocket. Devoted father of Alan Shocket and his wife Shari, Jon Shocket and his wife Mahra, and the late Debra Ellen Shocket. Dear grandfather of Jeff and Mattie, Marisa, Benjamin and Natalie Shocket. Dear brother of the late Burton Shocket. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at  12:00 noon. Following interment at Baker St.,West Roxbury, the family will be at the Sheraton-Needham Hotel until 6:00 pm and 7-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital League, Boston Children’s Hospital,300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Tillis-William Joseph, of Houston, TX, on April 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Sarah (Tanne) Tillis. Devoted father of Leonard Howard Tillis, and Mona Pearl. Dear grandfather of Kattey Lana Tantayanurak. Great-grandfather of Zev Phol Tantayanurak. Step grandfather of Dale Mayrose, Brian Mayrose, Megan Ternus, Duncan Ternus, Nathan Miller, and Benjamin Miller. Loving brother of Arthur Tillis and many other extended family members. Graveside services at the Crawford St. Memorial Park Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gilman-Aaron, of NYC, formerly of Chelsea and Peabody, on April 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Janet M. (Shapiro) Gilman. Devoted father of Amy, Suzanne, and Laura. Dear grandfather of Daniel and Evan. Loving brother of Basil Gilman. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Amy and Larry Klein on Tuesday until 8 pm, and Wednesday 5-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, c/o Donation Processing, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Shirlee Babitts- of Framingham, age 90, on April 8, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Alan Babitts. Devoted mother of Howard “Scott” Babitts and his wife Katherine, and Hal Babitts. Dear grandmother of Andrew Babitts and his wife Erin, and Jeffrey Babitts. Dear sister of Ruth Deener. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following  interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Howard ‘Scott” and Katherine Babitts until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Dorothy (Friedland) Shapero- of Chestnut Hill, on April 4, 2016, passed away peacefully in her 100th year. She was the devoted daughter of the late Sarah and Edward Friedland. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Clarence Shapero. Loving mother of Carol Riemer and her husband Stanley of Newton and the late Alan Shapero of Needham. Loving grandmother of Marion and her husband Scott Miller, Lizzie Riemer, and Hannah Shapero. Cherished great-grandmother of Abby and Danny Miller. Dear sister of Marilyn Winer and her husband Henry of Salem. Private services have been held. Remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Carol and Stanley Riemer Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Terban-Sylvia F. (Safferson), of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was the loving wife of Harry Terban for 59 years. Devoted mother of Paul Terban, Sherri (Terban) Laps and her husband Sheldon, and Jeffrey Terban and his wife Susan. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Allie Laps, Kevin and Katie Terban. Loving sister of the late Nathan Safferson. Private service at Crawford St. Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA  02368.

Miller- Lillian (Kasef), of Brockton, on April 4, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry Miller. Devoted mother of Janis Rosenberg (Howard), Deborah Myles (Terrence), and Robert Miller. Dear grandmother of Lisa, Stacey, Joshua, Nathaniel, and Ian. Also survived by Six great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Lancaster St. Brockton, on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Also known as Barbara Abrahams Rosenthal, of Natick, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away after a long and graceful battle with Alzheimers Disease on Sunday, April 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Linda of Natick, Deborah of Leicester, Kenneth and his wife Jill of Natick, Peter and his wife Elizabeth of Oakton, Virginia, her grandchildren Harry, Samuel, Nathaniel and Benjamin, her loving brother Harold of Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a long-time employee of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox. Her family and friends will continue to rejoice in the memories of the joy that both brought to her life. Services will be held at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant Street, Framingham, on Wednesday, April 6,2016 at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Avenue, Natick. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, 11 Langdon Road, Natick, on Wednesday immediately after the interment until 8:00 pm, and will continue on Thursday 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made  to Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Of Newton, on April 2, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Isgur) Schwarz. Devoted father of Ellen Leger, and Robin Schwarz. Dear grandfather of Kimberly Leger, and Jonathan O’Neill (Katie). Great-grandfather of Moira and Amelia O’Neill. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at his residence on Tuesday only. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Howard Richard Ansel passed away peacefully in his Natick home on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born in Quincy Massachusetts, the son of the late state senator Julius Ansel and Lillian Karp Ansel.

He is survived by his wife Piera Ceste Ansel and his two daughters, Wendy Ansel of New Mexico and Jodi Ansel and her husband Glenn Kelly of Newton. His son James Ansel predeceased him. He also leaves behind two grandsons Ethan and Dylan Ansel-Kelly, his sister Barbara Ansel Shapiro and her husband Sonny of Stoughton, his niece Donna Donovan of Stoughton, his nephew Dr. Michael Shapiro of Raynham, his sister-in-law Ada Ceste Thompson of Charlton, and his dearest friend John Ciccorello of Natick.

He was a graduate of Roxbury Boys Memorial Class of 1955. He joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959 and spent a year in Puerto Rico before returning to Massachusetts. He worked as a machinist for most of his life. Music was his special joy, but he also enjoyed sports and the beach. He was a wonderful, thoughtful, loving and kind man. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, co-workers and all who knew him.

Services at King Solomon Memorial Park, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 12:00 noon.  To honor his memory, donations may be made to the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton to honor his love of animals.

He always did it his way with love.

Eleanor “Ellie” (Golub) Levine of Dedham, formerly of Newton, passed away on April 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Irving Levine. Loving mother of Richard Levine of Short Hills, NJ, Amy and David Abrams of Brookline, and Paul Levine of Boston. Cherished grandmother of Caroline Levine, Daniel Abrams, Michael Abrams and Metok Hughes-Levine. Dear sister of Joan Golub. Interment service will be private. Memorial observance at the home of Amy and David Abrams, 20 Lowell Lane, Brookline, MA, on Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131 or via hebrewseniorlife.org/giving.

Formerly of Weston, MA and Singer Island, FL, on April 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herman Laffer. Devoted mother of Steven and Leslie Peck, Philip and Paige Peck, and Sharon and Ben Levitan. Cherished nana of Michelle and Jason, Melissa, Marlee, Harrison, Dara, Elana, Gabrielle and Benjamin. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:00 am. Immediately following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Sharon and Ben Levitan until 5pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4 pm and 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Philip and Paige Peck on Thursday from 1:00 – 4:30 pm and 6:30 – 8:30 pm and Friday from 1-4 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hadassah or American Heart Association.

Of Brighton, on April 1, 2016, in her 100^th year. Beloved wife of the late Philip Riseman. Devoted  mother of Robert Riseman and his wife Luisa Lawrence Riseman, and Lesley Nemser and her husband Nelson. Loving grandmother of Amy (Dan), Michele (Todd), Sam, and Lorelei. Cherished great-grandmother of Mia, Adam, and Kyla. Dear sister of the late Morris Kaplan, Louis Kaplan, Rubin Kaplan, Jack Kaplan, Richard Kaplan, and Mickey Kaplan. Services at the Vilkomir Cemetery, 781 Broadway (Rt. 99), Melrose, on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Lesley and Nelson Nemser on Sunday following the service until 6:00 pm and Monday and Tuesday, 1-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Age 74, of Braintree, passed away on April 1, 2016 after a long illness. She was the devoted daughter of the late John Rudnisky and the late Edna (Smith) Rudy.  Linda is survived by her beloved brothers, Kenneth Rudnisky and Steven Rudnisky, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Steven Rudnisky on Tuesday evening 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Nelson Stone- of Chestnut Hill, on March 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Joan (Grossman) Stone. Adored son of the late Mollie L. and Eli E. Stone. Devoted father of Alan R. Stone and his wife Marla G. Stone, and Carolyn S. Miller and her husband Bruce. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Michael, James, and Douglas Stone, Andrea and Jonathan Miller. Loving brother of William L. Stone and his late wife Fay Stone, brother- in- law of Sylvia Kaplan and the late Dr. David Kaplan, and loving uncle to their children. Nelson was a graduate of Roxbury Latin School and Harvard University. Graveside service at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Carolyn and Bruce Miller on Friday until 5 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Sherrill House, 135 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, or to a charity of your choice –

Of Arlington, on March 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Lori Meltzer. Devoted father of Joseph. Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, Friday, April 1, 2016 at 1 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, shiva/open house will be held at the Meltzer/Keesan home on Friday with a minyan at 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 3-9 pm with a minyan service at 8 pm, and Monday 6-9 pm with a minyan service at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MWS Commissioning Fund, mws-boston.org; School of Honk, schoolofhonk.org; or Havurat Shalom, the hav.org

Howard David Hillman- Age 81, on March 2, 2016, after a heroic battle, surrounded by his loved ones. Adored husband of Carol Hillman, brother and brother in law to Connie and Leo Miller, uncle to Wayne, Michael, Regina and Hayley Miller, and Molly Mehlsack, great-uncle to Arianna Grace, Mason Oliver and Jaden Alexander, cousin to Barbara Mehlsack. Howard had a forceful thirst for life and knowledge. He traveled the globe, enjoyed the arts of all kinds as well as good food (especially dessert) and drink. He was a man of many qualities – stubborn, feisty, and a consummate punster, balletomane and opera buff. But most importantly he loved his wife Carol and his family and friends more than anything else. Howard, we all thank you for the years we got to love each other. We will miss you in ways for which there are no words. Carol, Connie and Leo, Michael and Hayley, Wayne and Regina, Nancy and Ken, Molly and Barbara. Memorial service to be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016, 2:00 pm at Cong. Ohabei Shalom in Brookline. Donations in Howard’s memory may be made to the Boston Ballet, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, or the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Abraham (Abe) Shenker was born on June 11^th, 1959 in New York to Lewis Shenker, MD and Cynthia Shenker. He passed away on Sunday, March 27^th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was a long-term resident of Lexington, MA.

Abe was a true renaissance man and a warm and loving son, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and colleague. Abe graduated from the University of Michigan in 1981 with a degree in computer engineering.  He was a superb software architect and an early developer and proponent of speech recognition software.  He loved to discover and explore new technologies and used them to bring joy to others’ lives. He approached new projects and passions with gusto, including the management of the website at his children’s school on a volunteer basis for many years.

Abe loved cycling, the beach, and spending time with family. His sense of humor and play and his willingness to help others were among his trademarks.

Even after he was diagnosed with cancer, he never gave up hope. He blogged about his treatment, renovated a home in Cape Cod, traveled internationally, and planned Thanksgiving celebrations with family.

Abe is survived by his wife Veronica, his children Sol, Sam, and Abby, his granddaughter Valerie, his brother Andy, sister Nancy and mother Cynthia, and stepchildren Daniel and Joseph.

Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at the Shenker/Vedensky residence on Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm.

Contributions in Abe’s memory may be made to Friends of Lexington Bikeway, c/o Bob Hausslein, 20 Slocum Rd., Lexington, MA 02421 (www.folb.net) or to Pan-Mass Challenge, (www.pmc.org) specify rider ID# AS0158.

Broad-Chester H., formerly of Newton, on March 24, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Frances (Freedman) Broad. Devoted father of Janice Bergstein and her husband David, Cindy Wolfson and her husband Louis. Dear grandfather of Jeremy (Anna), Rachel (James), Michael (Kari), and Samantha (Matt). Great-grandfather of Sebastian, Liv, Weston and Reid. Loving brother of the late Katherine Slater and Mike Broad. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

of Belchertown, formerly of Waltham, on March 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Borris C. Kleiner. Devoted mother of Jay, Randy, and Gary. Loving grandmother of Alyson, David , Shaloma, Justin, Jonathan, Joshua, and Rachel. Dear great-grandmother of Audrianna, Annabella, Mollie, Natalie, Bethany, and Erin. Sister of Leonard Klein. Services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham, MA, Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Randy Kleiner through Friday, April 1^st. Donations in her  memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Phyllis (Stone) Jacobs-of Chestnut Hill, MA, on March 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Burton Jacobs. Dear daughter of the late Sidney and Mae (Shriberg) Stone. Devoted mother of Bari Jacobs and her husband Eric Hollenberg, and Eric Jacobs. Cherished grandmother of the love of her life, Jade Hollenberg. Devoted cousin of Peggy, Chelsea and Alex Stone. Dear sister of the late Gerald Stone. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the Ledgebrook Club House, 261 Nahanton St.,Newton until 9:00 pm and will continue on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Aid for Cancer Research,33 Wade St., Brighton, MA 02135, aidforcancerresearch.org or MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, MSPCA.org.

Robert Polen-on March 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Renee. Devoted  father of Melissa  Grossman and her husband Aaron. Dear grandfather of Bennett and Liza. Graveside service at the Old Montefiore Cemetery, Queens, New York, on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Melissa and Aaron Grossman on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 5:00-9:00 pm.

Ida Delle Sandweiss Gray Age 103, formerly of Newton, on March 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George Gray. Devoted mother of Joel Gray, Stephen Gray and his wife Linda Baron, Howard Gray and his wife Susan Phillips-Gray. Dear grandmother of Michael Gray, Jennifer Gray Gould, Amanda Gray Idema, Jonathan Gray and Geoffrey Gray. Great-grandmother of Lyle, Jason, Ava, Miles, Jeremy, Lucy, Georgia, Maddy and Chase. Loving sister of the late Molly Kotlier. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Howard and Susan Gray on Sunday until 9 pm, and Monday 12- 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Seyna Green-Of Brookline, MA , formerly of Newport,RI ,on March 17, 2016.Beloved wife of Stephen. Devoted mother of Seth, Spencer, Shawn and Sloane Green.Also survived by 4 grandchildren.Dear sister of Judy Lavine, David and Carol Bazarsky.Services in The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon,on Sunday March 20, 206 at 10:00 am.

Of  Boston, formerly of  Milton, on March 17, 2016. Beloved husband and business partner of  Charlotte (Bates) Dunkless for 67 years. Dear son of the late Abraham and Lena (Strasnick) Dunkless. Devoted father of Richard Dunkless, and Robert Dunkless and his wife Debi. Adoring grandfather of Brittany Dunkless. Loving brother of the late Sarah Fine and Gertrude Willens. Services in the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Jack was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge  and served in the 166^th Combat Engineer Battalion Division with  Lieut. General George S. Patton’s 3rd Army. 

of Wellesley, on March 16, 2016. Devoted father of Eric Weinstein and his wife Elayne and Michelle Weinstein and her husband Dan Garland. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Tovah, Morgan, and Hannah. Dear brother of Edwin Weinstein, Ceil Weinstein, Joseph Weinstein, and the late Leona Hanflig and Elliot Weinstein. Former husband of Geri (Kruskall) Weinstein. Services at the MA National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:15 am. Memorial observance at the home of Eric and Elayne Weinstein, Friday 2-6 pm and Sunday 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481 or to the Pug Rescue League of New England – www.pugrescueofnewengland.org

of Needham, on March 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Zelda (Sonkin) Freeman. Devoted father of Anne Baritz (Steven) and Shifra Heftler (Shlomo). Loving grandfather of Maurice, Raymond, Tzipora, Yosef, Dovid, Eliezer, Yitzchok, Esther, Chana, and Yehoshua. Also survived by great-grandchildren. Services at Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY, Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 am. Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Donation Processing, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Please join us for our father and grandfather Michael Freeman’s memorial gathering for shiva from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday March 24.

To accommodate family and friends the location is: First Parish Unitarian Church, 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA

Parking is available in the town lot behind the church on Lincoln Street. Entrance is on Lincoln Street and go downstairs to Parlor Room on left. Refreshments will be served. Any questions please call us at 617-530-0429

Anne, Steve, Maurice and Raymond Baritz

of Sharon, on March 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Carolyn B. (Broudy) Zidel. Devoted father of Adam Zidel of Sharon, Noah Zidel of Sharon, Shirah Yaffa Lonshein and her husband Jonathan of NY. Dear grandfather of Marcus Lonshein. Loving brother of Linda Dubinsky of Revere, Marshall Zidel of Somerville. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 1 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at his residence on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, and Saturday evening. Evening minyan on Thursday and Saturday at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Expressive Therapies Dept., 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.

Vicki Roberts -Age  67, of Hingham, on March 9, 2016. Dear daughter of the late Murray and Sylvia (Freedman) Roberts. Graveside service at Plymouth Rock Cemetery,1000 Pearl St., Brockton, on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm.

Helen Gorach-of Belmont, on March 9, 2016. Beloved wife of David Gorach for 60 years. Devoted mother of Harold and Richard Gorach and the late Caryn Gorach. Dear sister of the late Max Rosen. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance at her residence Saturday after sundown and Sunday 11-8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Ave., Belmont 02478.

LEVIN – Betsy J. (Anteen), of Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, on March 6, 2016. Beloved wife of Norman L. Levin. Devoted mother of Alan M. Levin and his wife Kelly. Sister of the late Steven Anteen. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon (please gather behind the administration building), on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 1:45 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at her residence through Wednesday evening only. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA  01701.

Age 53, died in her home on Sunday, March 6, 2016, of metastatic breast cancer. Gina was born and raised in Chicago and attended the Francis W. Parker School. After high school she moved to Israel, where she studied theater at the Hebrew University, and met her former husband, Ted Miller.  After working as a stage manager in New York, Gina settled in Boston, where she raised her children, Zach and Zoe Miller. Here she found her true passion and gift, teaching, both as a high school English teacher and in Jewish congregational schools. In 2001, Gina met her spouse, Rabbi Toba Spitzer, and together they created a loving home first in Lexington and then in Waltham. Gina was a woman of boundless energy and deep compassion and warmth.  She had a huge creative spirit, evidenced not only by her teaching, but also by her intricate Sculpy creations, blog writing, blanket-making, complex birthday cakes, and countless published letters to the Globe. But Gina’s true legacy, in addition to her children, was her teaching. She offered her students both learning and love, and that love was reciprocated in fullest measure throughout her career and in her last days.  She taught not just literature or Judaism but critical thinking about the world in which we live. She inspired her students to become their best selves and to work for a world free of oppression. For the past 15 years at Weston High School, Gina was devoted to the METCO program, and she worked to make both her classroom and the school community inclusive of diverse views and identities.  Her fierce love of her children, deep partnership with her spouse, devotion to her extended family, ability to delight children of all ages, and passionate friendship with so many who loved her, will live on. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill. Memorial observance will be held at her residence on Tuesday 7-9 pm, Wednesday & Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 pm, and Sunday 4-6 pm. Donations in Gina’s memory can be made to the Gina Fried Memorial Scholarship at Weston High School –  ℅ Business Office, 89 Wellesley Street, Weston MA 02493.

Michael H. Federman of Westborough, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and popular member of the community, has passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Mike, who was 78, died peacefully at his home in Westborough on Friday with his loving wife of 50 years, Toby, by his side.

Mike, the son of the late Nathan and Edna Federman, was born in Brooklyn on May 24, 1937, and grew up in Brookline, Mass. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree in journalism from Boston University, and served in the U.S. Air Force reserves, where he was briefly activated during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

After college, Mike worked as a reporter for a business wire service before joining the Thom McAnn shoe company in Worcester, where he was director of public relations. In the late 1980s, he opened his own public relations firm, which he continued to operate until retiring a few years ago.

Mike and Toby moved to Westborough some 45 years ago and became active in the community. He headed a number of professional organizations, volunteered with local charities and was a founder of Congregation B’nai Shalom.

Mike loved Cape Cod, where he had a vacation home, and went on countless road trips with Toby. But his favorite place was being at home in Westborough. Although Michael slowed down in the last few years, he never complained about his illness, serving as an inspiration to many with his friendly and upbeat demeanor.

In addition to Toby, Mike is survived by his sons, Josef, husband of Carmit and parents of Avia, Uri and Elnatan Federman of Jerusalem, Israel; Aaron, of Somerville; and Daniel, husband of Jennifer and parents of Alex, of Tiburon, Calif. Mike was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Cohn; and leaves a warm, extended family.

A  service will take place at Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, in Westborough, on Monday, March 7, at 10 a.m.Burial will take place at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Mike’s memory to either Congregation B’nai Shalom or the Westborough Senior Center

of Stoughton, on March 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Elaine (Block) Pellegrini. Devoted father of Samantha and Micah. Brother of Dorothy West. Services at Temple Beth David, 1060 Randolph St ,Canton, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1 pm. Following interment in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at Temple Beth David. Memorial observance will continue at his residence, 210 3rd St. Stoughton, Monday through Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Evening minyan at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth David, Canton.

Formerly of Sharon and Stoughton at 100. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Baker and the late Jacob Shaer. Loving mother of Barbara Shaer of Mansfield and Stephen Shaer and his wife Eleanor  of Boston and Mashpee. Loving grandmother of Jon and Lori Shaer of Needham, Brian Shaer of Manhattan, NY, Jaime Freedman and Jeremy Kozubek of Salem. Great-grandmother of Benjamin and Madeline Shaer of Needham. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 10 am. Following services memorial observance will be at NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, until 4pm and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Seifter-Charles M., of Wellesley, on March 1, 2016. Dear son of Dr. Julian L. Seifter and Betsy W. Seifter. Loving brother of Andrew Seifter and his wife Lori. Loving uncle of Ellie Seifter. Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Road, Wayland, on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the Seifter residence through 9:00 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of West Newton, February 29, 2016, at age 79.  Beloved husband for 58 years of Paula Corman and cherished father of Bicky Corman (spouse of Gerald Kell).  Born in Boston and a resident of West Newton more than 65 years, Joel received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and his MBA and Ph.D. in Economics and Management from the University of Pennsylvania.  Professor Emeritus, Joel retired from Suffolk University’s Sawyer School of Management where he taught for 30 years, authored two textbooks on entrepreneurship and several hundred journal articles. Also survived by sister Nancy Corman Berk and her children.  Graveside service at the Boylston Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm.

Dorothy Fox-of Brighton, Formerly of New York, on February 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry Fox. Devoted mother of Jane Fox, and Nancy Webber and her husband Dr. Tony Webber. Beloved grandmother. Services in New York, Sunday, February 28,2016.

of Newton. Born in Boston on June 10, 1927 to immigrant parents, Mr. Brezniak graduated from Newton High School in 1944. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he graduated from Northeastern University in 1950 with a degree in business. He also served in the Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. Brezniak spent several decades as a partner at Brezniak & Shulman Insurance Agency in Boston. He also owned a series of nightclubs in Boston, including The Rathskeller, a legendary rock music venue in Kenmore Square.

Mr. Brezniak was an active athlete and outdoorsman, a passion he pursued at the Boston Ski & Sports Club, which he purchased in 1974. Under his direction, the BSSC grew from an informal club with two part-time employees into a popular sport and social organization with 15 full time employees and tens of thousands of participants. “Gene was all about having fun,” says his wife Ann Lord, whom he married in 1996, and who worked alongside him at the BSSC. “He hated to work, but this didn’t feel like work for him. It was all about going skiing and playing volleyball and meeting cute girls. Including me.”

Along with Ms. Lord, Mr. Brezniak leaves a daughter, Debra Brezniak Solomon, of California, her husband David Solomon, and their children Jennifer and Max. His son Peter Brezniak lives in Connecticut.  Mr. Brezniak is also survived by two sisters: Cynthia Brezniak Shulman of Dedham (formerly Newton,) and Renee Brezniak Glazier of San Antonio, Texas (formerly Newton.) He was beloved by seven nieces and nephews, and by their spouses and children.

Funeral services will be held Sunday February 21 at 2pm at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd, Newton. Interment will be at Staro Konstantinov Cemetery on Baker St in West Roxbury. Shiva will be observed following the services on Sunday at the family residence, 340 C Boylston St.Newton(Residences at Chestnut Hill) through 8pm, and on Monday and Tuesday from 1-4pm and 6-9pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Program, 1200 Centre St, Roslindale MA 02131 or to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.

of Chestnut Hill, on February 18, 2016. Devoted mother of Susan Brenner and her husband Stuart, and Judy Belinfante and her husband Geoffrey. Dear grandmother of Jodi Mottola and her husband David, Lisa Stern and her husband Glenn, Jamie Mendelsohn and her husband Josh, Carrie Youngs and her husband Stuart, and Lacey Forman and her husband Seth. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to Massachusetts Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell, 350 S. Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Ruth was a successful entrepreneur, ahead of her time. First, as a record promoter/ personal manager, then as the owner of Bobbi Baker, LTD of Cambridge and Chestnut Hill, and later as a travel consultant. She lived her life” large and in charge”.

Carande-Roberta E. (Cohen), of San Ramon, CA, on February 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John David Carande. Devoted mother of Neil, Mark, Carl, and Beth. Dear grandmother of Kristie, Rachel, Matthew, and Alison. Loving sister of Mel, Richard, Janie, and Jean. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South St.,Stoughton, on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 11:00 am.

of Natick, on February 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Hyman Tandeter and the late Milton Zeughauser. Devoted mother of Deborah Katz and her husband Ralph. Loving grandmother of Sarah (Ian) and Bradley (Willa). Cherished great-grandmother of Olivia and Emily. Dear sister of the late Ruth Fink and Harold Grushkin. Graveside service on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd. (Rt. 27), Wayland (enter through North Cemetery). Memorial observance will be at the home of Deborah and Ralph Katz following the funeral until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

of Newton, on February 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Edward Piken. Devoted mother of Linda, Beth and Nina. Dear grandmother of Melanie, Zachary, Emma, and David. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at her residence on Thursday 4-8 pm, Friday 12-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St., Newton, MA 02465,  or to Schwartz Center for Compassionate Health Care, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 2100 , Boston, MA  02114.

of Waltham, died peacefully at home on February 17, 2016 at the age of 69 following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of David Rosen; the loving mother of Michelle Stewart and Elisabeth Rosen; the devoted grandmother of Jordan Stewart and Alexandra Stewart Young; and the cherished sister of Elinor Bernstein and Susan Kulok and aunt of Mitchell Bernstein, Andrew Bernstein, Sharyn Mandell, Jon Kulok, Brian Kulok, and Stephanie Anders. She was also an esteemed colleague among Boston health care attorneys and a cherished friend of many dozens of acquaintances, neighbors and golf partners who were drawn to her caring, vibrant and infectious personality. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she graduated from Boston University and Suffolk University Law School and practiced law at the Massachusetts Rate Setting Commission, the Massachusetts Division of Insurance, Choate Hall & Stewart, the University of Chicago Hospitals, Boston Medical Center, and Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan. Funeral arrangements are private. A memorial remembrance will be held at a later date. Donations in Nina’s memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Passed away on February 15, 2016 at the age of 85. Beloved father of Roni Siegel and her husband Leonard, and of Marjory Appel and her husband Jeffrey Dunetz. Loving brother of Thelma Kaplan and her husband Mark, and of Norman Appel and his life-partner Susie Freidman and ex-wife Wendy Appel. Devoted grandfather to Rebecca Siegel, and Julia, Caroline and Emily Dunetz. Cherished life-partner of the late Beth Pollack, caring ex-husband of Lee Appel and loyal friend of Mike Friedman. Shelly gave passionately to his work and employees at Perkit Folding Box and Shoe Carton Corporation; to a myriad of political, social and educational causes; and to his vast circle of family and friends. His zeal for life and love of others was infectious. Services will be held on February 21, 2016 at noon at Sharon Memorial Park  Chapel, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA, followed by a reception at 1:30 pm at NewBridge on the Charles – 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA. Donations in Shelly’s memory may be made to Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Box 127, Boston, MA 02127; http://thompsonisland.org/.

age 68, of Boston and Truro, passed away, with her family beside her, on Tuesday, February 15th after a brief illness. Born in Berlin, Germany on May 5th, 1947 to the late Sally and Joseph Ross, both survivors of Auschwitz, Miriam spent her childhood in Lakewood New Jersey. At age sixteen, Miriam attended Long Island University and in 1971 graduated from Washington University Medical School. There, she met her beloved husband of forty-nine years, Ralph B. Freidin, MD. Miriam was the loving mother of Jesse Evan Freidin of North Adams, Elizabeth Freidin Baumann, PhD and her wife, Suzanne Baumann, of Cambridge. She was the doting grandmother of Ruth Thomas Baumann. Dr. Freidin was a dedicated child and adult psychiatrist with practices in Boston and Lexington and a medical career that spanned forty-four years. Dr. Freidin was a passionate artist whose found object sculptures were shown in galleries in Provincetown. Miriam leaves behind her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Karen Ross, as well as many dear family members and friends. There will be a small family service for Miriam on Wednesday February 17th at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Shiva will be held this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the home of Dr. Ralph Freidin. In lieu of flowers, the Freidin family will be establish a scholarship fund in Dr Miriam Freidin’s name at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY.

Howard H. Freedman, 90, of Waban, MA, passed away peacefully February 13, 2016. Beloved husband for 59 years of Louise Allen Freedman and devoted father of Ellen Freedman of Holliston, MA, and Jane Freedman Hadley of Barrington, RI. He was a good friend of sons-in-law Bruce Rayner and Christopher Hadley; and loving Papa of Benjamin, Ethan, and Mae Rayner, and Adam and Charlotte Hadley. He leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, their children and special old friends.

Born in Brookline, MA, on November 25, 1925, Howard was the doting son of the late Edith Kohn Levine and brother of the late Zelda Ryter. In his freshman year at Colby College he was drafted into the US Navy and served his country from 1943-46 in Hawthorne, NV. Upon discharge, he graduated from Colby in 1949 and received an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Howard worked in the Boston area as a CPA for private and public accounting firms and retired from Raytheon Corporation in 1994 after 33 years in management accounting positions. For 25 years, he was a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Northeastern University. Howard volunteered as a tax advisor at the Newton Senior Center, served as the treasurer of Devington Investment Club and maintained a private home practice.

Among his passions were spending time in Sanibel Island, FL, visiting all but a few National Parks in the US and Canada, exploring cities of the world, the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, every bite of a lobster (or two), opera, big bands and the Boston Symphony, duplicate bridge, his investment club, working out with his trainer, trying new restaurants and sushi every Sunday night.

First and foremost was his love of family and vacations that were always spent with “his girls.” He was always available to listen and gave advice only when asked. He was dependable, supportive and non- judgmental. Howard was a detail person with a strong work ethic and a remarkable memory about his teachers and whatever he learned or pursued.

Services will be held at Temple Israel, Boston, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon MA. Following the service, memorial observance will be held at his home and continue until 4:00 pm and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm; and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his name can be made to Friends of Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215, or Colby College, 5100 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville ME 04901.

of Needham, February 26, 1934 – February 13, 2016. Son of the late Meyer J. and Edith F. (Nesselroth) Gordon. Carl spent his life in Needham, MA; he was a graduate of Hiram College in Ohio. Carl was a dear friend of Bill and Amy Holland, and their children, Mary, Catie and Andrew.  He was a loving cousin to Arthur, Andre, Claudia, Margaret, Eliot and James Gordon.  Carl will be missed by his good friend and caregiver, Richard Dunphy. Carl was an active member of Massachusetts Masonry; Past Master of Norfolk Lodge A.F. & A.M. ; Past Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts; and Past Commander in Chief of Massachusetts Consistory. The Gordon family was among the earliest members of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham and Carl received much love and assistance from the congregation during his long illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be held at his residence on Monday until 8:00 pm and Tuesday 4:00-8:00 pm. Donations in his name may be made to The Brotherhood Fund of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts c/o Arthur Johnson, G.S., 186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

Reservitz-Heidi (Patenaude), age 45, of Needham, MA on February 13, 2016, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, MA, she graduated from Chelmsford High School, Class of 1988 and Northeastern University, Class of 1993. Following college, Heidi worked at the family business, Video Consultant Service until 2003. She enjoyed skiing, hiking, cooking, traveling, the outdoors and above all, spending time with her family. She is the beloved wife of David Reservitz. Dear daughter of Theresa (Gosselin) and the late Leo Patenaude of Chelmsford, MA. Dear daughter-in-law of Edward and Rochelle (Warren) Reservitz of Easton, MA. Devoted mother of Abigail, Hannah, and William. Loving sister of Linda (Tim) Corkery of Hollis, NH, Kevin (Pam) Patenaude of Lowell, MA, Kimberly (Marc) Normandin of St. Paul, MN, Kenneth Patenaude of Lowell, MA and the late Eric Patenaude. Sister-in-law of Andrew Reservitz of Easton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She will also be missed greatly by countless loving friends. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Needham Cemetery. Shiva will follow interment at her residence Tuesday through Thursday 2-4pm and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), www.bcan.org.