Archive: April, 2015

Norman B. Leventhal- of Palm Beach, FL,  on April 5, 2015. Services are Private.

Jennette Edith Newpol

Of Rockville, MD, formerly of Belmont and Watertown, on April 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward Newpol. Devoted mother of Joseph Newpol and his wife Maureen Phillips, Steven Newpol and his partner Amy Gilbert. Dear grandmother of Kathleen and Nathan Spencer. Loving sister of the late Henry Schneider and Ann Salden. Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following services the family will be at The Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to  American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6,Waltham MA 02451 (Heart.org).

Sally Lucev-on  April 3, 2014. Graveside services were held on Monday April 6, 2015 at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Babylon, Long Island , New York.

Joel “Papa” Saltzberg-of Framingham, passed peacefully on April 2, 2015. Beloved father of Marcy Kammer, Robyn Saltzberg, Shelly Dupuis and her husband Michael. Loving Papa to Benjamin, Cameron, Madyson, Alison and Mason. Dear friend and former husband of Marlene Saltzberg. Dear brother of Ronald Saltzberg and Roberta Steinberg. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland. The family will receive friends at the residence of Marcy Kammer on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 6-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Parmenter Foundation, 400 Boston Post Rd., Suite 1A, Sudbury, MA 01776.

Frances (Berman) Belkin-Of Waltham, on March 31, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frank Belkin. Devoted mother of Howard Belkin and Robert Belkin and his wife Melissa. Dear grandmother of Alison and Leah. Loving sister of the late Seymour Berman. Services at the Independent Golden Crown Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Melissa Belkin, Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association , 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Mary (Reed) Cody –

Of Newton, peacefully passed in her home on April 1, 2015, at 92 years of age.  Formerly of Todos Santos, Mexico, Ridgefield, CT, and Orillia, Ontario, Canada.  Born as an only child in Rochester, NY, to the late Harry Goff Reed and Grace Whedon.  Former wife of  the late Jay Cody.  Loving mother to Michael Cody and her husband Anthony D’Ambrosio of Red Hook, NY, Susan Cody of Toronto, Ontario, Martha Cody of Bedford, Nova Scotia, Amy Cody and husband John Furst of Newton, MA, and Anne Cody of Natick, MA.  Devoted grandmother to Stephen Kershaw, Cody D’Ambrosio, Arlo Furst, Madeline Furst, Mario Botticelli and Anthony Botticelli.  Beloved companion of the late Dr. John Strathern.  Attended Colby Sawyer College.  Owner and operator of Big Chief Lodge, a family resort on Lake Couchiching in Ontario and later, an Executive Secretary at General Electric Headquarters in Stamford, CT.  Moved to Mexico in her sixties and began a new chapter filled with adventure, cultural immersion, walks on the beach with her dogs, and new friends.  Voracious  reader, inquisitive and sharp mind, big appetite for left-wing political commentators,  and courageous spirit.  Memorial service to be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 10:30 am.  Please consider giving a gift to The Second Step,288 Walnut St.(Suite 100) Newtonville,MA 02460  in Mary’s honor.

of Newton, on April 1, 2015. Husband and partner in life of Rose Nicolazzo. Father of Leslie Shapiro and her husband Gerald Melnick of Newton & Arthur Shapiro and his wife Marcia of Ashland. Grandfather of Samuel and Maxine Melnick of Newton, Adam Shapiro and his wife Paulina of Westboro, Daniel Shapiro of Quincy, and Robert Shapiro of Ashland. Great-grandfather of Zofia and Lily Shapiro of Westboro. Brother of Marshall Shapiro and his wife Dorothy of Hastings, MN, and the late George and Harold Shapiro. Brother-in-law of Dan Frisoli and his late wife late Catherine Frisoli of Waltham, and Rose Caruso Nicolazzo and her late husband Patrick Nicolazzo of Peabody. Very special uncle to Donna Frisoli of Waltham, Cheryl Bibault and her husband Jacques of Holliston, Judith Bater and her husband David of Sutton, and Daniel Frisoli of Quincy. Also survived by many other loving nieces and nephews. Sidney owned and operated Aro Manufacturing Company of West Newton for many years employing many area residents. In retirement he and Rose operated The Tote Collection, a successful high-end craft business fabricating and selling tote and handbags which kept them engaged and busy. A great source of joy in his retirement was the West Suburban YMCA where he would be found five days a week working out with his many friends. Special acknowledgment to the time spent in the Laura D. class. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. Donations in Sidney’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Just read a message from Debbie about Sid. So sorry to hear such sad news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon.

-Andrea McKittrick
Huntington, MA USA
Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. Sid was a wonderful man…just unforgettable. May he rest in peace.

-Nina Light
Waltham, MA USA

of Framingham, on April 1, 2015.  Arrangements incomplete at this time.

of Wayland, on March 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Susan Friedman. Services at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Rt. 109 – Farmingdale Rd., Lindenhurst, NY, Monday, April 6, 2015 at 12:30 pm.

Complete obituary to follow.

William Farkas – of Newton, on March 28, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Marton) Farkas. Devoted father of Alexandra Mitman and her husband Enrique. Dear grandfather of Jonathan Mitman and his fiancé Hayley Manin, and Liana Mitman. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following  interment at Baker St. Cemetery, memorial observance will be at his residence, 526 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA until 2:00 pm, and will continue 6:30-8:30 pm, and on Wednesday 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024 or Temple Emanuel.

Charlene Urdang, of Sharon (formerly of Newton), on March 28, 2015. Beloved mother of Joel and his wife Pam, and Jerry and his wife Chris. Cherished Nana of Marileigh, Jansan and Jack, and adored aunt of Jennifer. Funeral is private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451 or American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Mary R. Sharp -of West Newton, on March 27, 2015.Private graveside services were held at Hebrew Cemetery, Fall River on Sunday March 29, 2015.

Robert S. Schwartz,”Robbie,” of North Easton, devoted husband of the late Dorothy Schwartz, beloved partner of 16 years of Sandy Forman, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015.  Loving father of Susan Spiller and her husband Howard, Janet Billings and her husband Daniel, and Linda Chernov. Cherished grandfather to Jamie and Michael Spiller, Samuel and Danirose Billings, and Emma Elwell.  Loving Zadie to Alex Elwell.  Adored brother of Cynthia Hurwitz, Eileen Katz, Sheila Frawley and Elise Michelson and the late Arthur Schwartz and Ada Cohen.  He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Service at Temple Beth Emunah, Brockton, MA, on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11 am. Memorial observance at his residence Friday afternoon following the service and Sunday 1-6 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Old Colony Y Campership Fund, 445 Central St., Stoughton, MA 02072.

Marlene Sylvester -On March 24, 2015. Information is unavailable at this time.

Jay Rosenthal-On March 23, 2015. There will be no service.

of Randolph, on March 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Manuel H. Davis. Devoted mother of Michael R. Davis and his wife Barbara, and Steven D. Davis and his partner Kathleen Rogers. Loving grandmother of Andrea. Dear sister of George Anbinder and Ruth Grandberg. Services at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at her residence, Tuesday until 8 pm and Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Mort Rosenthal

of Cambridge, MA, on March 19, 2015. Wonderful and greatly loved husband of Maryann Thompson,  father of  sons, Alex, Ben and Solomon, and stepfather of Emma and Michael Rose. Services will be at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following the service, the family will be receiving visitors at Eric and Lori Lander’s home at 74R Fayerweather Street in Cambridge on Monday  until 4pm .

Mort, a business visionary, founded a company called Corporate Software in 1983 that revolutionized software distribution by packaging and licensing software in a business-friendly way.  Corporate Software made personal computers a standard part of the office environment by making software more affordable. A serial entrepreneur, Mort continued to create new companies up until his untimely death. Funny, engaging, truly out-of-the-box, Mort was always looking for imaginative solutions to all sorts of challenges.

In addition to being a titan in the software world, Mort was also often found at school events or shuttling a carload of children.

Passionate about his family, he actively participated in his children’s lives, spending time playing, talking and being with them. He worked to make serious illnesses more manageable and served actively on committees and Boards of Cambridge-Ellis School, Shady Hill School and Cambridge School of Weston. Mort took joy in watching his five children become the wonderful people they are and felt deep gratitude that he was able to be part of their lives.  He was also a deeply loving and supportive spouse of his wife, Maryann.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 (www.jdrf.org), or Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, New England Chapter, 72 River Park St., Needham Heights, MA, 02494 (ne@ccfa.org)

Of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of Randolph, on March 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Baronick) and the late Rhoda (Slypack). Dear son of the late Bessie and Morris Flatto. Devoted father of Michael and Arlene Flatto. Stepfather of Judy Phillips, David and Christine Phillips, Gayle Campbell, and Nathaniel and Diane Phillips. Dear grandfather of Russell and Maria Flatto, Scott Flatto, Eric and Carissa Campbell, Jonathan Campbell, Kyle, Courtney, Hunter and Trevor Phillips, Rebecca and Hannah Phillips. Great grandfather of Noa and Ethan Flatto and Lia and Ezahn Campbell. Loving brother of the late Herbert and Ida Flatto. Brother in law of Marlene and Alan Davidowitz, and Evelyn and David Finn. Uncle of Nadyne Finn, Mark and Julie Flatto, Richard and Laura Flatto, Dennis and Katie Kissen, Steve and Evelyn Kissen, and Richard and Karen Kissen. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Baker Street,West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Arlene Flatto, and will continue through Tuesday evening. Remembrances may be made to The Bridge Center (formerly Handi- Kids), 470 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA  02324, or to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA  02131. Mr. Flatto was a member of Teamsters Local # 259.

Sylvia ”Cecelia”(Kaplan)Kramer of Brookline, March 17, 2015.Beloved wife of the late Harold “Hecky” Kramer. Devoted mother of Stanley Kramer and Phyllis Pond. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Shea and her husband Jon, Andrea Payette, and Larry Kramer and his wife Chloe. Loving great grandmother of Olivia, Caroline,Nathan and Patrick. Dear sister of Sidney”Sonny” Kaplan and his wife Pat, Esther Feldman and her late husband Sidney, The late Benjamin “Benny” Kaplan and his surviving wife Barbara, the late Alice Rosenthal and her late husband Samuel” Sammy”, the late Etta Swiecicki and her late husband Stanley. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services private.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center c/o Development Office, 330 Brookline, Ave. Boston, MA 02215.Sylvia was a proud American, Loyal Boston Sports fan and a faithful West Ender

Blank, Martin T. Of Framingham, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Marcy (Ackerman). Loving father of Cheryl, Dale (Tom Fox), Elyse (Michael Smith) and David (Craig Crawford). Cherished grandfather of Lindsay Yakavonis (Frank Metcalfe, Jr.), Michael Yakavonis and Mackenzie Smith. Son of the late Hyman and Jennie (Grossman) Blank of Bronx, New York. Devoted uncle, cousin, and friend. Korean War era veteran, US Army, 696th Ordnance Ammunition Co. recipient of the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, on Friday, March 20 at 11am. Burial in Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery. Memorial observance at his late residence immediately following the burial through 5:30pm and continuing on Saturday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm and on Sunday from 2pm to 4:30 pm and 6:30 to 8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Disabled American Veterans www.davma.org or to the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Hilda (Gardy) Silberman-of Brookline, MA, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on March 17, 2015. Beloved mother of Marcelle Watkin and her husband Arnold, Rena Lieberman and her husband Aubrey, Mervyn Woolf and his partner, Angela Thomas, and Laurence Woolf. Also survived by her former daughter-in-law, Jennifer Woolf. Cherished grandmother of Heath Watkin and his wife Katie, Charla Turgel and her husband Michael, Ryan Lieberman and his partner Chris Allen, Jarod Lieberman and his wife Karen, and Danielle and Jason Woolf. Loving great-grandmother of Ella and Abigail Watkin, Jeremy and Eli Turgel, and Jackson Lieberman.
Hilda was passionate about many things….bridge, music, dancing, travel, game shows, telling anyone who would listen about her life, and telling jokes. But most of all she loved being surrounded by her extensive, devoted and loving family, as well as her extended family at Goddard House. She will be sorely missed. Graveside service on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 11:00 am at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA. Memorial observance at the home of Marcelle and Arnold Watkin on Sunday and Monday 7:00-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goddard House, c/o Employee Appreciation Fund, 165 Chestnut St., Brookline, MA 02445.

Miller-Lissa G., of Canton, formerly of Randolph, on March 11, 2015. Dear daughter of Arthur J. Miller and the late Roberta (Kriedberg) Miller. Devoted mother of Justin L. Miller of Canton. Loving sister of Michele B. Miller of Canton and Jami L. Miller of Walpole. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at the Clubhouse of Greenbrook ll Condominiums, 400 Island Street, Stoughton. Memorial observance will continue on Thursday at the home of Arthur and Barbara Miller, Canton, from 1-4 & 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA  02284.

Loving husband of 60 years to Rosamond (Flash) Grant of Newton. Devoted father of Michael S. Grant and his wife, Susan, and the late Michele E. Grant-Epstein. Dear grandfather of Shayna, Eli and Netanya Epstein and Rachel and Jacob Grant. Dear brother of the late Charlotte G. Carpenter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Harvey was a WWII veteran, a  graduate of Bentley College and Boston University. He was a practicing C.P.A. for over 65 years in Newton and Worcester. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 11 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, the family will return to Temple Emanuel until 5 pm. Memorial observances will continue at his late residence on Thursday 2-4 &  7-9 pm, Friday 2-5 pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Rosamond and Harvey Grant Fund in memory of Michele Esta Grant-Epstein, c/o Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459.

Thelma E. Goldberg of Cambridge and Centerville, formerly of Brookline, died peacefully on March 14, 2015 after bravely living with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Disease for a number of years.

She was born in London in 1934 and was sent to the countryside to escape the German bombing of London in World War II.  Her family moved to New York at the end of the war and she attended school in the United States, graduating from Mount Holyoke College in 1955, the first in her family to graduate college.

She was passionately engaged in the Boston musical world — as chair of the Brookline Youth Concerts, Executive Vice President and Trustee of the New England Conservatory, and as an active member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra community for over 50 years, starting as a volunteer.  There she was elected to the Board of Overseers in 1982, served as the Chairman of Overseers from 1992 to 1995, was elected a BSO Trustee in 1994, and become a Life Trustee in 2010.  At the BSO, she established the Archives Committee which now serves as the advocate for the BSO archives, resources, preservation and outreach activities.  Her work there was featured on an October 2000 WCRB broadcast.  Active on the Education and Buildings & Grounds Committees, she was also intensively involved in planning the BSO’s centennial celebrations.   Mrs. Goldberg is credited with conceiving of the idea for “Salute for Symphony” and was the creator and founder of the Symphony Shop at Symphony Hall.  Mrs. Goldberg was the co-author of the guidebook for Symphony Hall and was a noted tour giver.  According to the BSO, “in her eyes no task was too small – no request too daunting – no goal too impossible to reach.”

In addition to the BSO and the New England Conservatory, Mrs. Goldberg held numerous other leadership roles at musical organizations including Longy School of Music, Project STEP, Boston Music Education Collaborative, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and Spoleto Festival, USA in Charleston, SC.  During her lifetime, two traditions were established in her honor at Harvard University – an annual undergraduate composers’ concert and an award for Arts-In-Education.

She was also an intensely creative person, producing sculptures, paintings, needleworks and calligraphy, often for her family who were central to her life.

She is survived by Ray, her husband of 58 years, her son Marc and his wife Lorri, her daughter Jennifer and her husband Bill, her son Jeffrey and six grandchildren – Rick and his wife Amy, Alyssa, Meredith, Michelle, Nicole and her fiancé Pablo, and Gabrielle – as well as her sister Patricia Main.

Burial will be private; a memorial service will follow at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Richard Giesser- of Newton, on March 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Connie (Silverman) Giesser. Devoted father of James Giesser, Eric Giesser and his wife Janet, and John Giesser and his wife Erin. Loving grandfather of Ella, Hadley, Benjamin, Aidan and Neil Giesser. Services at Temple Shalom,175 Temple St.,West Newton, Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment at Temple Ohabei Shalom Cemetery,147 Wordsworth St., East Boston. Memorial observance at the residence of Eric and Janet Giesser on Monday 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dartmouth College Fund, Class of 1953, Hanover, NH 03755; Anti –Defamation League, 40 Court St., Boston, MA 02108 or a charity of your choice.

Seltzer-Victoria (Jacobs), of Newton, formerly of NYC, on March 12, 2015. Loving sister of Sally Abrahams of Newton. Loving aunt of Marc Abrahams and his wife Carol, and their children,  Michael and Marie, and loving aunt of  Gary Abrahams. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Dr. Morris Stone, DMD, of Newton, on March 12, 2015. Beloved husband of 66 years to Gail (Rogers) Stone. Devoted father of Beverly Stone Ash and her husband Dr. Paul Ash and Dr. David Stone and his wife, Dr. Marguerite Ricciardone. Loving grandfather of Dawn Ash, Alexander, Samuel and Sophia Stone. Dear brother of Dr. Joseph Stone and his wife, Helene Stone and the late Eva Kaplan. Beloved brother-in-law of Jeanne and Charles Rosengard. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Dr. Stone was a proud veteran of WWII and The Korean War, achieving the rank of Captain. He was a past Master of Noddle’s Island Lodge of Masons and a member of Moses Michael Hays Lodge of Masons. He was also a Shriner. Services will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Center, on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:45 pm. Family and friends are invited to attend. Memorial week observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Morris Stone’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

The Honorable Norman S. Weinberg, lifelong resident of Brighton and a product of the Greatest Generation, died peacefully on March 6, in his 96^th year.  A devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, his life and career reflected his bias for action, devotion to duty and passion for helping others.  A confident and willing leader, he held himself and those around him to exacting standards, expecting and accepting only the highest level of character and effort.  As a soldier, he excelled at organization, coordination and preparedness.  As a legislator, attorney and member of the judiciary, his philosophy was to build relationships and work with people to establish consensus.  As a parent and friend, he emphasized knowledge, virtue, humility and friendship as the pillars of a successful and fulfilling life.  Always fair, unapologetically stern and never ruffled, he believed in integrity above all.  He pushed himself the same way he pushed others, working hard, persevering, getting the job done – not for himself, but for those people and communities in need of the help and support that only he could deliver.  Polite, witty, urbane and always well-dressed, in personality he was a throwback to another era, a simpler time when a bowl of soup cost a nickel and a man’s word and handshake really meant something.  Well-read and possessing a sharp intellect, he could engage in deep and nuanced conversation on a broad range of issues of global and national significance.  His vision, judgment, loyalty and unimpeachable character endeared him to Governors, Congressmen, Mayors and colleagues on the bench, at the bar and in the legislature.  He lived a remarkable life, and, not surprisingly, his energy, drive, intellect, wit, confidence and magnanimity will be missed by all who knew him.

Norman Weinberg emerged from humble beginnings to accomplish great things – achievements that, in large part, continue to benefit the residents of Allston-Brighton and citizens of the Commonwealth: establishment of a new home for the West End House Boys & Girls Club, greening of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, sustainable funding for programs to support Massachusetts veterans, construction of housing for the elderly, engagement of local colleges and universities in the life of the community and passage of seminal legislation to benefit tenants and consumers.  Whether writ large or small, helping people, contributing to community – leading, mentoring, counseling, advising, advocating – was his life’s work.  No task was too small or trivial; no responsibility or obligation was too large.  If asked, he would not and could not say ‘no’. His work energized him and he thrived on getting things done – in Allston-Brighton, on Beacon Hill and in the South Pacific where he served during World War II.  As he often said, “From beginning to end, I have been thrilled to be in on the action.”

Born on Idlewild Street (now Royce Road) to Ukrainian immigrants Mary and Myer Weinberg, Norman’s large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins stretched to the North End, West End and Revere, at the time heavily populated by immigrants from Eastern Europe.  Always an avid reader and conscientious student, Norman attended local elementary schools.  He was a member of the first graduating class of the Thomas Edison School in 1933, after which he entered English High School.  Leaving Boston for the first time in 1936, he matriculated to The College of William & Mary in the sleepy pre-war hamlet of Williamsburg, Virginia.  A member of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, he enjoyed college for the intellectual challenge and opportunity for independence.  During high school and college, summers found Norman in Bethlehem, New Hampshire as a bellman and busboy at the Hotel Sinclair, a kosher resort that drew visitors from Canada New York and New England.

Returning to Boston at the dawn of World War II, Norman joined a surveying crew supporting construction of the Charlestown Navy Yard.  Enlisting in the Army shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Norman entered military service as a private at Ft. Devens.  Assigned to the Army Air Corps, his wartime service took him to the far corners of the United States and eventually the South Pacific.  Following intensive training on the B-29 Superfortress at The Boeing Company in late-1944, Norman and his unit, the Ninth Bomb Group, travelled to Tinian, a small atoll in Marinas Islands.  Norman spent the remainder of the war on Tinian, where he served as the Ninth Bomb Group’s Chief Maintenance and Engineering Officer, supervising several hundred mechanics and support staff responsible for the daily maintenance and operational readiness of 50 B-29 aircraft.  From February – September 1945, B-29 aircraft under his supervision flew 2,000 combat missions and 32,000 flight hours with 93% effectiveness.  His commanding officer quickly recognized his leadership potential and contributions to the success of Pacific bombing campaign, promoting Norman from 2^nd lieutenant to captain and later to major.

After returning from the war, Norman decided upon a career in law and politics.  Taking advantage of the G.I. Bill for returning soldiers, Norman completed his law degree in two years at Boston University, finishing 4^th in a class of 100.  Shortly thereafter, he entered practice with two law school colleagues, Richard Wien and Albert Rosen.  Mr. Wien left after a few years and the firm, known as Weinberg & Rosen, continued the practice of law at 20 Beacon Street until 1981.  Norman enjoyed the practice of law, as it enabled him to use his intellectual energy to think through complicated issues, solve problems and bring equality to people and institutions that had been treated unfairly.  Norman was particularly enamored by the law of evidence, a subject for which he authored many articles and several chapters in legal texts.

Intrigued by politics and seeking an opportunity to contribute to the Allston-Brighton community, Norman made his first run for public office in September 1952.  Campaigning tirelessly door-to-door, he finished first in a crowded primary field.  In November 1952 Norman, won a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, an office he would hold for the next 26 years.  The State House was Norman’s second home and he thrived on the give-and-take of the legislative process.  Yet, for Norman, politics and the legislative process were a means to an end: an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people he served.  A quiet but steady contributor, Norman sponsored a substantial body of progressive social legislation in the areas of tenants’ rights, consumer protection, housing, veterans’ benefits, healthcare policy, education, environmental protection and judicial process.  Norman’s most significant legislative achievement was the establishment of rent control laws designed to protect elderly and lower income citizens.  Among the highlights of Norman’s political career was his attendance at the 1960 presidential nominating convention where he pledged his support to Sen. John F. Kennedy.

Following his retirement from the Massachusetts legislature, Norman was appointed to the bench by Gov. Edward King in November 1981.  Taking his seat as Associate Justice of the Brighton District Court, he traveled throughout eastern Massachusetts, often sitting on criminal cases in Chelsea, East Boston, South Boston, Roxbury and Lynn.  Through his many years on the bench, he established a close and enduring relationship with state and local law enforcement, county prosecutors and District Court personnel.  Gracious and impartial, he believed that beyond protecting society, the purpose of the judicial process was to reform and rehabilitate those who had broken the law.

Ultimately forced to retire from the bench due to his age and budgetary restrictions, he joined with several judicial colleagues to establish the New England Association for Mediation and Arbitration or NEAMA.  For 15 years, NEAMA worked closely with local attorneys to resolve complex civil litigation, in the process gaining an impeccable reputation for thoroughness and impartiality.

Throughout his long life, Norman’s greatest passion was the West End House, an organization with which he first became affiliated at age 11 in 1930.  Spending time at the West End House Camp in Maine and the Club’s first facility on Blossom Street, he developed lifelong relationships with Jimmy Smith, Manny Brown, Barney Yanofsky, George Kane, Michael Cataldo and other West Enders.  His association with his friends and colleagues from the West End House provided a lifetime of memories and personal fulfillment.  The West End House is also the source of Norman’s greatest accomplishment: the establishment of the Boys and Girls Club in Allston in 1971.  For 20 years following the demise of Boston’s West End, the organization sought a permanent home and a place to re-establish its core mission.  Working closely with community leaders and fellow legislators, Norman secured a site and the funding needed to construct a state-of-start facility on the edge of Ringer Playground in Allston.  Today, the West End House is a thriving organization, serving 1,500 boys and girls from across the City of Boston, transforming the lives of and providing leadership and educational opportunities for the children of immigrants, as it has done since 1906.

While Norman’s passing represents the end of an era, his memory will live on through his contributions to his Country and community.  His vision, energy, selfless effort, loyalty and values are reflected in the people he mentored, the legislation he sponsored, the causes he advanced and the institutions he developed.  His passion for people and community will be long remembered among his surviving friends and colleagues and the boys and girls of the West End House who share his determination and ambition for a better life.

Norman greatly admired former President and fellow Mason, Harry Truman, with whom he met during the 1948 presidential campaign.  Norman admired President Truman’s courageous decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan and his support for the rebuilding of Europe following World War II.  Norman’s favorite words from President Truman reflected his own philosophy of leadership: ‘Men make history and not the other way around.  In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still.  Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.’

Norman’s survivors include his wife of almost 66 years, June (Fine); his children – James and Denise Weinberg, Nancy and Carl Sheffres, and Joan and Matthew Hayes; and his six  grandchildren – Meryl and Robert Hayes, Michelle and Erica Sheffres, and Todd and Matthew Weinberg; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his current position as Clerk of the Board of Directors of the West End House, Norman was a board member of the Vocational Adjustment Center and a proud member of The Consolidate Lodge, A.F. & A.M.; Jewish War Veterans, Post 211; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 669; The American Legion, John F. Kennedy Post 17; B.P.O.E., Lodge 2199; the Allston Civic Association, and the Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations.

Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Joan and Matthew Hayes on Sunday, March 22 from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judge Weinberg’s memory may be made to the West End House, 105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134.

Ruth (Poley) Goldstein- Of Newton, on March 10,2015. Beloved wife of the late William Goldstein. Devoted mother of Barry Goldstein and his wife Leat, and the late Steven Goldstein. Dear grandmother of Caren Simmons and her husband Scott, David and Ari Goldstein, and Oren, Eytan and Daniel Goldstein. Loving great grandmother of Sharon, Alyssa and Abigail. Dear sister of Frank Poley and the late Carl and Henry Poley. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Thursday March 12, 2015 at 1:45 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton from 3:30-7:30 pm, and will continue at the home of Barry and Leat Goldstein, Friday 2-5 pm and Saturday after sundown until 9:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, 1430 Broadway, NY, NY, 10018. (fidf@fidf.org).

Drootin- Claire (Olshuff), of Newton, formerly of Plymouth, and Lake Worth, FL, on March 7, 2015. Beloved wife of Albert Drootin. Devoted mother of Sonny Drootin and his wife Janice, Ivan Drootin and his wife Marcia, and Elizabeth Vezina and her husband James. Dear grandmother of Dennis, Sarah, Emily, Michael, and Rebecca. Great-grandmother of Amanda, Matthew, Alice, Charlie, and Ella. Graveside services at the Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Friday, March 13, 2015, at 10:00 am. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Ivan and Marcia Drootin, through 4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Golda Meir House, C/O Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135.

of New York City and Mexico City, Mexico, on March 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Florence (Leyret) Katzman, and the late Helen (Fishman) Katzman. Devoted father of Dr. Laurie Katzman and her husband Leonard Davidson, Dr. Steven Katzman and his wife Kelly, Richard Katzman and his wife Frederique, and Robert Katzman and his wife Sobely. Dear grandfather of Michelle and Ashley Davidson, Paul , Nicolas, and Tamara Katzman, and Gabriel and Guiomar. Loving brother of the late Valerie, Carlotta and Wilma. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Laurie Katzman and Leonard Davidson, on Wednesday until 5:30 pm and resume 6:30 -8:30 pm, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Central Park Conservancy (In support of the NY Lawn Bowling Club), www.centralparknyc.org  , or Women United (Mujeres Aliadas) www.mujeresaliadas.org, or Our Little Brothers & Sisters (Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos), www.nph-usa.org

Prof. Walter J. Salmon, the Stanley Roth, Sr. Professor of Retailing, Emeritus at the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, of Brookline and Falmouth, formerly of Lincoln, died on March 8, 2015. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Marjorie B. (Swartz) Salmon who passed away in May, 2014. Devoted father of Elizabeth Frank and her husband Richard of Lexington, Joan Salmon and her husband Nick Kaminsky of Port Washington, NY, and Stephanie Shenton of Concord. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Peter Frank, Daniel and Jared Kaminsky, and Rebecca and Matthew Shenton. Dear partner of Marsha J. Goldberg. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on The Riverway), Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 10 am. Following interment in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington Rd., Lincoln, memorial observance will be held at his late residence until 8:00 pm and Thursday from 2:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Prof. Salmon’s memory may be made to BIDMC, Attn: Development Office, Louis R. Caplan Research Fund, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

age 78,  of Chestnut Hill passed away on March 7, 2015 after a courageous four-year battle with Alzheimer’s. For 59 years she was the beloved wife of Gilbert Chudnow. She was the dear daughter of the late Eugene and Gertrude Bennett, devoted mother of Mark Chudnow and Randi (Chudnow) Loeb, caring mother-in-law of Gina (Pena) Chudnow and Jeffrey Loeb, loving nana to Annie, Sara, Gabby, Aryn, Bess, and great –grandmother of Zachary and Isabella. Sandi was the loving sister of the late Esther (Bennett) Tuck.

Sandi was born in Boston and attended Memorial High School. She married “Gilly,” the love of her life in 1955 and  together they built  a home and a family in Newton.

After raising her family,  Sandi started TableFashions, and for 20 years and with 25 employees became the doyenne of specialty linens in Massachusetts. She was a creative force and a pioneer in her industry. Her fabrics, imported from Europe and Asia, graced the tables each week at elegant events throughout the World.

Service to be held in the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St. Sharon Tuesday, March 10 at 2pm. Shiva observance will be at the home of Mark and Gina Chudnow following the service until 9pm continuing on Wednesday at the home of Randi and Jeff Loeb from 4-9pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

age 94, of Framingham, passed away on March 5, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Alma (Stern) Kichen. Devoted father of Lee F. Kichen and his wife Carol and Jeffrey M. Kichen and his wife Leslie. Dear grandfather of David Kichen and his wife Robyn and Benjamin Kichen and great-grandfather of Emmet Kichen. Loving brother of the late Rubin Kichen. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Monday, March 9, 2015 at 11am. Interment in the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the home of Jeffrey Kichen and Leslie Pinnell, 62 Oaks Rd., Framingham, on Monday 4:30-7 pm and Wednesday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cong. Dorshei Tzedek, 60 Highland St., Newton, MA 02465. Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Of Quincy, formerly of Sharon, on March 2, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Role) Ponn and the late Frieda (Bratt) Ponn. Devoted father of Paulette Black and her husband Dr. Steven of Belmont and the late Philip Ponn. Step-father of Lisa Beck and her husband Paul of Scituate. Cherished Zayde of Jessica Weiner and her husband Scott of Sharon, Melissa Black of NYC, Danielle Beck of NJ, and Joshua Beck of Scituate. Dear brother of the late Abraham Ponn and his surviving spouse Evelyn Ponn of Middleton. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jessica and Scott Weiner immediately following the service until 8 pm and at the home of Paulette and Dr. Steven Black on Sunday 1-4 & 7:30-9:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067.

of Newton Centre, on March 1, 2015. Loving daughter of the late Meyer and Sophia (Laskove) Hark. Beloved wife of Richard J. Prince. Devoted mother of Marjorie Anderson and her husband Stephen, Steven Spector and his wife Donna, Sara Spector Sobkowiak and her fiancée Peter Brown, Jr., Annie Hill, and Lauren Oasis and her husband Ken. Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Ian Anderson, Olivia and Michael Spector, Joseph and Katherine Sobkowiak, Erica and Matthew Hill, and Nathan and Sabrina Oasis. Loving sister of Eleanor and Michael Goldman, George Hark, and Robert Hark. Dearest friend of Myrna Sadowski, cousin of Sophie Vilker, and many other cousins. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 10 am. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St.,West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at her residence, Nahanton Woods, 210 Nahanton St., Newton Centre, Thursday 1-5 & 6-8 pm and Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BIDMC, Autonomic Research Fund, Attn: Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Please write “In Memory of Diana Prince” in memo line. Diana retired as the assistant to the President of the TJX Companies where she worked  for over 20 years.

Karmazin-Jacob, of Arlington, on February 26, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Lillian S. (Sloan). Devoted father of Michele and Mark Karmazin. Loving brother of Richard Karmazin and the late Bertha Samuels. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 9:45 am. Remembrances may be made to Elder Service Plan of the Cambridge Health Alliance, 270 Green St., Cambridge, MA 02139.

Henry Schwab, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 26, 2015 at the Heathwood Golden Living Center in Chestnut Hill, MA, at the age of 92.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne Schwab of Chestnut Hill, MA; his daughter, Brenda Schwab of Lebanon, New Hampshire; his son, John Schwab and daughter-in-law, Stacy Schwab of Newton, MA; his son, Thomas Schwab and daughter-in-law, Pamela Donegan of Santa Fe, New Mexico; his granddaughter, Rachael Gerber and her husband, Jeremy Horwitz of Arlington, MA; his grandson, Aaron Gerber of Lebanon, New Hampshire; and, his granddaughter, Lauren Schwab of Newton, MA. His father, Martin Schwab and mother, Ruth Schwab, preceeded Henry in death.

Henry was born in Neustadt an der Aisch Germany and fled Nazi persecution to the United States in 1936 at the age of 13. He graduated from high school in Great Neck, New York.  During WW II, Henry was assigned to an Army Intelligence Unit comprised primarily of Jewish soldiers, mostly refugees from Nazi Germany, to Camp Ritchie, Maryland—a secret training facility for intelligence officers and interrogators. Their accomplishments, highlighted in the widely shown 2004 film, “The Ritchie Boys,” included helping, planning, and execution of the D-Day invasion, gathering information from enemy prisoners of war, and the uncovering of war crimes. As a non-commissioned intelligence officer, Henry honorably served in Patton’s Third Army, XX Division in France, Belgium, Germany, and Austria.

In June of 1946, in NYC, Henry met Anne Schwab (nee Marx), who was also a Jewish refugee, having escaped from Germany with her family in 1939 and only reaching the US in 1941. They were married in 1948. Also In 1946, Henry began his career as a sales representative with Schmid Brothers, a gift and decorative accessory import firm in Boston and later in Randolph, MA. He worked his entire professional life for Schmid Brothers until retiring in 1990.

One of Henry’s greatest lifelong passions was philately, and he became an international and national award winning researcher and exhibitor of postal history of the Holocaust. In 1992 he published, with the Cardinal Spellman Philatelic Museum, “The Echoes That Remain—A Postal History of The Holocaust.” He continued to publish numerous articles for philatelic journals, exhibited collected works, and spoke to groups including Facing History and Ourselves of Brookline, MA.

Among so many other things, Henry will be remembered as a soft-spoken gentleman, and for his incredible compassion, kindness, and integrity towards his family, friends and all others with whom he dealt.

Graveside services will be private. A memorial service will be held at a date to be determined later.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations of remembrance to Facing History and Ourselves, 16 Hurd Rd., Brookline, MA 02445.

Judge Irving Spielman
On February 26, 2015, Judge Irving “Brad” Spielman; beloved father of Howard Spielman, Steven Spielman, and the late Edward Spielman; adored father-in-law of Denise Spielman, Susan Spielman, and Elizabeth Taieb; cherished brother of Evelyn (late Harold) Guttenberg, and Sheila (Morty) Blaivis; loving grandfather of Sara, Julia, and Matthew Spielman.Funeral services and interment will be held in  Columbia, MD on Sunday, March 1.In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be sent to Edward A. Spielman Scholarship Fund, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn College Foundation, 2900 Bedford Ave., Ingersoll Hall, Room 1122, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Adam R. Miller of Sharon, formerly of Newton, on February 19, 2015. Cherished son of Leslie (Ross) Miller and the late Roy B. Miller. Stepson of Warren Abramson. Loving brother of Todd Miller. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Due to the outpouring of support to Adam’s family, and  because of limited parking, we suggest that you share transportation to the temple.  Following interment at Beth El Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, the family will return to Temple Beth Avodah until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Adam “Bubba” Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Camp Avoda Development office, 35 Waterfall Drive, Suite J, Canton, MA 02021. www.campavoda.org. Adam was on the board of directors and  coached  NAA basketball, and was a board member and coach of Newton East Little League for more than 10 years. He attended Camp Avoda for 21 summers, where he was a counselor, administrator, and program director. He taught children with special needs at the Gifford School and at Reads Collaborative.

Morris-F. Robert, of Holliston, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, on February 21, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Handman) Morris. Devoted father of Lindsey Morris and his wife Brenda of Holliston and the late Melody Ball of Tucson, Arizona. Dear grandfather of Mary Ball and her husband Tito Ramirez, Andrea and Rachel Morris and great-grandfather of Cecilia Lopez, Robert Lopez and Michael Ramirez. Loving brother of the late Geraldine Felcher and Stanley Morris. A memorial service will be held at the home of Lindsey and Brenda Morris on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7 pm. Memorial observance will continue Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA  02284, or to Grand Lodge of MA AF & AM, Brotherhood Fund, 186 Tremont St., Boston, MA  02111. Morris was a member of Marion McDaniel Lodge #56, F &AM, Builders Lodge #60, F & AM, Tucson, Arizona, and a member of Perfection Lodge AF & AM, Framingham, MA.

of Milton, formerly of Randolph, on February 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Blossom (Cutler) Glassman. Devoted father of Carole Merlino of Plymouth and Deborah Leussler and her husband David of Millis. Cherished grandfather of Brittany Bosworth and her husband Josh, Emily and Ashley Merlino, Maxwell and Nathan Leussler. Great-grandfather of Ameliyia Bosworth. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 1 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be held at his residence Tuesday until 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 & 6-8 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Berkman, Richard Lucien (“Dick”) of Newton, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease on Friday, February 20, 2015, at age 69. For 47 years, Dick was the beloved husband of Patience Bennett Berkman. He was the devoted father of Rabbi Jethro Berkman and his wife, Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman, Julia Berkman, and Tobias Berkman and his fiancée, Anne Olinick; cherished grandfather of Gavriel, Amiel, and Edan Berkman; dear brother of Arnold Berkman and his wife, Claire Fleet Berkman;  devoted son of the late Marion and Henry Berkman, and fond cousin and uncle to many.

A memorial service will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment will be at  Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton. Following interment, memorial observance (shiva) will be at Patience Berkman’s residence:  24 Billings Park, Newton, until 6 pm. Additional memorial observance will be at two locations:  24 Billings Park on  February 24, from 9 – 11 am & 4 – 8 pm, and also on  February 25, from 7 – 9 pm; and at the home of Rabbis Jethro Berkman and Audrey Marcus Berkman, 183 Melrose Street, Newton, on  February 25,  from 7 – 9 am and  on February 26, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.

Richard was a retired partner at Hale and Dorr in Boston (now Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr) where he practiced law for 30 years, and a graduate of Oberlin College and Harvard Law School. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Dick’s name to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org/donate) or Temple Israel (http://www.tisrael.org/Giving.asp).

Gilman- Dorothy (Miller) of Milton, formerly of Sharon, on February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Herman “Hank” Gilman. Devoted mother of Pamela Gilman and Richard Diamond, and Randy and Linda Gilman. Cherished grandmother of Jessica and Michael. Loving sister of Gertrude Lasden and the late Philip Miller. Services in the chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will begin in the function room at Fuller Village, 1372 Brush Hill Rd. Milton until 5 pm and then until 8:30 pm in her private residence at Fuller Village. Memorial observance will continue on Monday and Tuesday, 2-5, 7-9 pm at the home of Pamela Gilman and Richard Diamond. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Nitkin-Paul, of Newton, on February 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Mindy (Reiss) Nitkin. Devoted father of Benjamin and Evan. Loving brother of William Nitkin. Uncle of Ross Nitkin. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be at his residence, Saturday 6-9 pm, Sunday Noon-4 pm and 6-9 pm, Mon and Tuesday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Shalom of Newton, 175Temple St. Newton, MA  02465 or Bikeandbuild.org to support Ben Nitkin and Helen Hutchens fundraising efforts or Heifer International.

of Plymouth, N.H. formerly of Boston, in Palm Harbor, FL on February 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Marvin C. Lewis.

Arrangements incomplete at this time.

Goldman, Alma J. (Shoolman) Of Chestnut Hill, on February 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Morris Goldman. Devoted mother of Louise Grossman and her husband Michael. Dear grandmother of Emily S. Grossman. Loving sister of Lois Strome. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. Newton Centre, on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Louise and Michael Grossman on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to The National Council of Jewish Women, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10115

Apelbaum-Sylvia (Ratner) of Waban, on February 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Joseph Apelbaum. Devoted mother of Hillary Heyl and Diane Hoffman. Loving sister of Ruth Blinder and the late Natalie Ziplow. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will return to Temple Reyim. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA  02472.

Klein-Sara (Oginz), of Lake Worth, FL ,formerly of Bourne, MA, on February 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Klein. Devoted mother of Michael J. Klein and Martha D. Klein. Loving sister of the late Morris Oginz, Etta Snow and Ida Fried.  Graveside services at the Birsen Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:30 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael J. Klein, on Wednesday until 8 pm, Thursday 2-4, 6-8 pm.  Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of Roslindale, formerly of Newton, on February 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Dear daughter of the late Simon and Rose (Pustilnick). Loving sister of the late Harry, Ethel, Marcus, and Albert . Devoted mother of Alan Dinsfriend of Truro, and Diane (Ernest) Silver, of Waban. Cherished “Mimi” of Stephanie (Philip) Hirshberg and Andrea (Jeffrey) Burger, and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Joshua, Sophie, and Ava, all of Newton. Graveside services on March 1, 2015, at 11:00 am, at Shepatovka Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury. The family will observe Shiva at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, immediately after the service and until 6:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131, or the charity of one’s choice.