Archive: November, 2012

Hochberg- Alan Charles, 69, of Canton, formerly of Randolph, on November 20, 2012, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beloved husband of Judy (Bergman). Devoted father of Benjamin (Mara) of Stoughton, and Myriam Azer (Andrew) of Randolph. Adored Zayde of Deborah and David Azer and Jonah, Matthew, and Elijah Hochberg. Loving brother of Gary (Roberta) Hochberg of Colorado and Nanci Plotkin (Norman) of Brockton. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St, Randolph, on Friday, November 23 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Following interment, friends and family are invited back to Temple Beth Am for a memorial reception. Memorial observance wll continue at his late residence Saturday evening 7-9 pm, and on Sunday and Monday 1-5 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368, Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472, or Hearthstone at Heights Crossing, 45 Christy Pl., Brockton, MA 02301.

Graveside services at the Beth El cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday Novemeber 25, 2012 at 12:00 noon.

David Strauss- of Swampscott and Boca Raton, Fl, on November 17, 2012.Dear son of the late Alexander and Mary ( Horwitz) Strauss. Devoted father of Carolyn Strauss and Arlene Strauss.He leaves his beloved former wife Patricia Strauss.Dear brother of Richard Strauss.Services for family and close friends at The Solimine,Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home , 67 Ocean St.( Route 1A ) Lynn, on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at 12:00 noon.Following interment at Temple Emanu-El Cemetery, Danvers, family and close friends are invited to celebrate his life with his family until 4:30 pm.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20005 or American Heart Association,20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Sara (Hoffman) Miller WORCESTER- Sara (Hoffman) Miller, age 91, formerly of Worcester, died on Wednesday, Nov. 14th in Naples, Florida after an illness. She was the wife of the late Louis Miller, who died in 1980. She leaves two sons: Mark Miller and his wife Sandy of Atkinson, NH with whom she lived for 10 years and Paul Miller of Naples, FL a daughter, Jill wife of Louis Broccoletti of Naples, FL and her grand-daughters: Lucy Miller and Sydney Miller of Atkinson, NH and Alecia Miller of Shrewsbury and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: John, Jacob, Samuel and Albert Hoffman and by her nephews: Abbie Hoffman and Bruce Hoffman. She was born in Worcester and was the daughter of Morris and Anna (Kanef) Hoffman and had moved to Naples, FL 3 years ago. She graduated from Commerce High School and from a secretarial school. During World War II she was a graduate of the first Red Cross Nurses Aides Classes and became a volunteer nurse’s aide at St. Vincent Hospital serving more than 1,000 hours. She had worked many hours as secretary to the Emergency Command Center of Vital Services. She was a longtime member of Temple Emanuel and she had taught at its Religious School and its Nursery School for 18 years. She had worked as a secretary and office manager for the Building Fund of the Jewish Home for Aged, continuing on at various positions at the Jewish Healthcare Center, for a total of 27 years, retiring in 1999. She was a Past President, Donor Chairman, Treasurer and Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish Healthcare Center as well as a Vice President of the Jewish Healthcare Center. She had also been a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Service Center for Older Adults, Bet Shalom and the Jewish Healthcare Center. While living in New Hampshire, she was an active volunteer at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA and at the Atkinson, N.H. Academy. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at NOON on FRIDAY NOV. 16TH in B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY on ST. JOHN’S RD. UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral.

Hamm-Judith (Cohen) of Norwood, on November 14, 2012. Wife of Frank C. Hamm, Jr. Devoted mother of Julie Kniznik and her husband Daniel Schneider of Wayland, and Holly Foss of West Yarmouth. Dear grandmother of Paul K. Schneider, Benjamin K. Schneider and Heather Anne Foss. Loving sister of Murray Cohen and his wife Andrea of Norwood. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland on Friday, November 16 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Julie Kniznik and Daniel Schneider on Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday. Evening Minyan at 7 pm. Remembrances may be made to Best Friends Animal Society (bestfriends.org) 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741.

Grossman-Norman of Newton Centre, on November 13, 2012.
Beloved husband of Barbara (Silverman) Grossman. Devoted father of David Grossman and the late Kim Grossman. Dear grandfather of Vinnie Grossman. Private Graveside services were held on Thursday November 15th.

Rodenstein- George A., of Worcester, MA on November 9, 2012. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Levine) Rodenstein. Devoted father of Howie Rodenstein and his wife Susie, Mark Rodenstein and his wife Carole, and Barry Rodenstein and his wife Claudia. Proud grandfather of Leora, Ari, Marissa, Jocelyn, Craig, Douglas, and Sydney Rodenstein. Loving brother of the late Jack Rodenstein and Lois Martus. George owned and operated Shop and Save Furniture in Worcester for 30+ years. Services at Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at the Worcester Hebrew Cemetery, the family invites friends to Congregation Beth Israel. Memorial observance will continue at his late residence, Monday through Wednesday 1-4 and 7-9 pm, and will continue at the home of Howie and Susie Rodenstein, Thursday 1-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Dr., Worcester MA 01609, or the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01605.

HECHT, Shirley 91, of Arlington, passed away peacefully October 28 to join her husband Harold. She is survived by her loving daughter Karen Fay Sandofsky, son Marc Hecht, and daughter-in-law Susan Hecht. Also, survived by 3 grandchildren and many friends, colleagues and students. Services were held.

Services for Helga Steiner Erber will be held in The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St.
West Newton on Tuesday November 6 at 1:45pm. Interment will follow in Baker St. West Roxbury

Lawrence (Larry) Vodkin of Bridgewater passed away at his home on November 2,2012. He is the son of the late Hyman and Eva Vodkin. He is survived by his loving sister, Linda Vodkin and his devoted brother, Michael, and Michael’s wife, Lila, from Champaign, IL.

Larry was born in Boston on May 31, 1947 and spent his formative years in Dorchester. He graduated from the Solomon Lewenberg Middle School and Boston English High School. He was a long-term mail carrier for the US Post Office and served 3 elected terms there as the Shop Steward to represent his fellow workers.

Services at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St, Stoughton,Sunday November 4, 2012 at 10:30 am. A private interment will follow in Everett. Memorial observance will be at Linda’s home on Monday from 12-8 PM.

A special thanks for those many friends, neighbors and cousins who visited, phoned and loaned a hand when needed. Remembrances may be made to The Humane Society or to the charity of your choice.

Lawrence (Larry) Vodkin of Bridgewater passed away at his home on November 2,2012. He is the son of the late Hyman and Eva Vodkin. He is survived by his loving sister, Linda Vodkin and his devoted brother, Michael, and Michael’s wife, Lila, from Champaign, IL.

Larry was born in Boston on May 31, 1947 and spent his formative years in Dorchester. He graduated from the Solomon Lewenberg Middle School and Boston English High School. He was a long-term mail carrier for the US Post Office and served 3 elected terms there as the Shop Steward to represent his fellow workers.

Services at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St, Stoughton,Sunday November 4, 2012 at 10:30 am. A private interment will follow in Everett. Memorial observance will be at Linda’s home on Monday from 12-8 PM.

A special thanks for those many friends, neighbors and cousins who visited, phoned and loaned a hand when needed. Remembrances may be made to The Humane Society or to the charity of your choice.

Isadore W. Golub WORCESTER – Isadore W. Golub, 99, died at Beaumont Nursing Home at Natick on Monday, October 29th. His wife, Sylvia (Steigman) Golub died in 2002. He leaves three daughters: Sheila wife of Les Bebchick of Framingham, with whom he lived for ten years; Paula Tigar of Lynnfield and Bella Golub of Deal, NJ; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers: Charles and William and by his sisters: Betty and Sarah. He was born in Worcester, a son of Aaron and Ida (Brodofsky) Golub and had lived in Worcester for 73 years before moving to Framingham for 10 years and to Natick a year ago. With his brother Charles, he owned and operated the Green Street Market for 73 years before retiring 11 years ago. He was an Air force Veteran of World War II. He was a long time member of Temple Emanuel and the Jewish War Veterans in Worcester and the Framingham Natick Jewish War Veterans. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11 AM on THURSDAY, NOV. 1ST in WORCESTER HEBREW CEMETERY on CEMETERY RD. in AUBURN UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial Observance will be held 2PM to 8PM on Monday, Nov. 5th at the residence of Les and Sheila Bebchick at 4 Vigue Circle in Framingham. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice .

Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon, MA) on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 10:45 am.

Ponn-Evelyn (Role) Wayne, of Quincy MA, formerly of Sharon and Hyde Park, on October 27, 2012. Beloved wife of Uziel Ponn. Devoted mother of Lisa R. Beck and her husband Paul of Scituate, step mother of Paulette Black and her husband Steve. Dear grandmother of Jessica Amy, Danielle Ashley, Joshua Randy and Melissa Sarah. Loving sister of Anna Wolfe and the late Theodore Role. Services at Temple Israel, (125 Pond St., Sharon, MA) on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at her late residence. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Israel or the charity of your choice.

Stone-David, Age 67, of North Easton and Humarock, on October 25,2012. For 47 years, the beloved husband of Elaine (Hibel) Stone. Dear son of the late Samuel Stone and Alice (Gay) Stone. Devoted father of Lisa Stone of NYC and Caren Stone of Boston. Dear grandfather of Brooke and Raquel Lutsky. Loving brother of the late George and his wife Carol Stone and the late Richard and his wife Beverly Coan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St. Brockton on Sunday , October 28 at 12:30 pm. Following the interment at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, Stoughton, a memorial observance will be at his residence in Humarock, on Sunday until 9pm, Monday and Tuesday 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Emunah/Pride of Brockton Cemetery, 479 Torrey St. Brockton, MA 02301 or Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, 450 Brookline Ave. Room 1234, Boston, MA 02215. David was the owner Of Brockton Iron and Steel Co., a longtime member of I.S.R.I., Temple Beth Emunah and many other social and charitable organizations.

REINSTEIN, Reva (Horenstein) Of Roslindale, formerly of Randolph, on October 24, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Reinstein. Devoted mother of Rona and Steven Baker and Lois and Joseph Rosenberg. Dear grandmother of Gary and Natalie Baker, Allison and James Mezzetti and Jay, Jon and Adam Rosenberg. Great-grandmother of Daniel and Lauren Baker. Loving sister of the late Phyllis Shore. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, October 26 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Steve and Rona Baker on Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, Sunday 1-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.

Marilyn Minevitz, 85, passed away on October 22, 2012. Loving wife of the late Albert Minevitz, devoted mother of Bruce Minevitz of Hingham and Nancy Minevitz of Brookline. Dear grandmother of Ned and Jake Minevitz. Loving sister of the late Carol Harrison and aunt to Bonnie Wheelwright of Andover and Scott Harrison of Quincy. Niece of beloved aunt, Bella Goldstein, of Boston. Dear companion of Leonard Colten of Hull. She found great comfort in the support of her devoted friends Terri Cook, Adrienne Anastos, Lois Panetsos and Ginnie Capo as well as the caring staff of the Harbor House in Hingham where she spent her final years. Marilyn was a graduate of the Beth Israel Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1949 where she won the Ernestine Spitz Prager Prize. She valiantly inoculated hundreds of school children against polio during the 1950’s epidemic. She later served as a school nurse in her hometown of Hull.
She was an inspiration to her friends – always positive, radiant, and a trusted confidant who could keep a secret and avoid drama. An avid reader, world traveler, and aficionado of a good Broadway musical preceded by a delightful dinner. Interment on Thursday October 25 – 3:00 PM at Hull Village Cemetery will be private. Friends are cordially invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Thursday October 25, 2012 at Tosca, 14 North Street, Hingham from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Donations in Marilyn’s name may be made to The Beth Israel Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

GREENBLATT, Herbert L. “Lenny” of
Stoneham (formerly of Cambridge and Chelsea), October 21,
2012 at age 90. Beloved husband of the late Pearl (Ackerman)
Greenblatt. He is survived by his children:
Debra & Richard Mabel and Daniel & Ginger Greenblatt all of
Burlington, and Phyl & Neil Rubinstein of North Yarmouth, Maine. He is
also survived by his grandchildren:
Scott Mabel and partner Caitlin Whelan, Eva and Michael Smith, Susan
and David Harrington, Donna Greenblatt, Ari Rubinstein and partner
Rachel Bernheim, and Gabriel Rubinstein. He also leaves 4 great
grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside
services will be held at Hand in Hand Cemetery, 2690 Centre St. West
Roxbury, 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 23. Shiva will be observed at the
home of Daniel and Ginger Greenblatt through Thursday evening.
Donations in his memory may be sent to either The Salvation Army or
Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston.

GREENBLATT, Herbert L. “Lenny” of
Stoneham (formerly of Cambridge and Chelsea), October 21,
2012 at age 90. Beloved husband of the late Pearl (Ackerman)
Greenblatt. He is survived by his children:
Debra & Richard Mabel and Daniel & Ginger Greenblatt all of
Burlington, and Phyl & Neil Rubinstein of North Yarmouth, Maine. He is
also survived by his grandchildren:
Scott Mabel and partner Caitlin Whelan, Eva and Michael Smith, Susan
and David Harrington, Donna Greenblatt, Ari Rubinstein and partner
Rachel Bernheim, and Gabriel Rubinstein. He also leaves 4 great
grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside
services will be held at Hand in Hand Cemetery, 2690 Centre St. West
Roxbury, 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 23. Shiva will be observed at the
home of Daniel and Ginger Greenblatt through Thursday evening.
Donations in his memory may be sent to either The Salvation Army or
Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston.

PARADISE
MARY J. (SPINA)
Of Belmont, MA, and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, on October 19, 2012. Death came quietly at home, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Beloved wife of Dr. Jack L. Paradise; loving mother of the late Della (Collins) Moore; and devoted stepmother of Dr. Jan Paradise of Newton, MA, Julia Paradise of Washington, DC, Emily Paradise of Arlington, MA, and the late Daniel Paradise; loving sister of Antonette Colvin of Columbia, SC, and the late Mauro, John, Nicholas, and Frank Spina. Mary was born in Morgantown, WV to Italian immigrants Louise and Pietro Spina on March 1, 1926. At the age of 50, after a career as an administrative assistant, most recently at Montefiore University Hospital, she entered the University of Pittsburgh, later graduating with a degree in art history and American literature. In 1983, as the Cold War continued between the United States and the Soviet Union, Mary led a group of Pittsburgh women in establishing the Pennsylvania chapter of Peace Links, an organization of women led nationally by the wives of U.S. members of Congress and committed to promoting peaceful alternatives to nuclear war. Among those leaders were Teresa Heinz and Joan Specter, wives of then Pennsylvania Senators John Heinz and Arlen Specter. Mary served first as founding president of Pennsylvania Peace Links, and later as a board member until she became ill in 1997. On another front, in 1991 after campaigning with other residents in an unsuccessful bid to prevent demolition of the historic Syria Mosque in Oakland, Mary founded and for several years served as president of the nonprofit organization Preservation Pittsburgh, which continues to the present its mission to preserve and protect historic Pittsburgh architectural landmarks. Apart from her leadership skills and her social consciousness, Mary’s kindness and graciousness were legendary, and will long be remembered by the many friends and associates who enjoyed her hospitality. Interment at West View cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA will be private, but a Memorial Service will be scheduled in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to UNICEF, www.unicef.org or the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, www.paconserve.org

Sulkowitch-Anna (Wiesenthal), of Brighton MA, on October 20, 2012. Dear daughter of the late Jacob and Clara (Dressler) Wiesenthal. Devoted mother of Sandra and her husband Harvey Doren, and Linda and her husband Kim Rosenberg. Dear grandmother of Robin Garrison, Mitchell Doren, Alexander Doren, Elise Su, Lainey Rosenberg, and Evan Rosenberg. Proud great-grandmother of Matthew and Rachel Doren, Isabella and Will Garrison, Jake and Sammy Doren, and Jaelin and Noah Su. Loving sister of the late Henry Wiesenthal. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (120 Canton St., Sharon) on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:45 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at the home of Harvey and Sandra Doren until 8 pm, and will continue Tuesday until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Ln., Newton, MA 02459, or the charity of your choice.

CROSSLEY, Joannie (Rosenburg) Of Wrentham, on Oct. 15, 2012. Beloved wife of Rob Crossley. Dear daughter of Sydney & Dorothy (Saffron) Rosenburg of Hingham, formerly of Newton. Devoted mother of Richard & Helen Crossley. Loving sister of Jerry Rosenburg & his wife Roz of Stoughton, Barry Rosenburg & his wife Linda of Framingham, Robin Gove & her husband Edward of Holliston, a sister more than an inlaw of Susan & Alan Taurrine of Rochester, NH, David Crossley of South Duxbury, VT, Barbara Crossley & Eli Hopkins of Coco Beach, FL, Jean & Dennis Gilbride of Riverside, RI & Erich & Thomas Crossley of Laconia, NH. Daughter in law of Rita Crossley of Laconia, NH. Graveside services at the Center Cemetery, 34 Dedham St., Wrentham, on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Robin & Edward Gove Thursday until 9 p.m.; Friday 2 p.m. to sundown. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Breast Cancer Research, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

HYMAN, Michael Of Easton and Mashpee, on October 15, 2012. Beloved husband of Susan (Siegel) Hyman. Dear son of Mae (Goff) Hyman and the late Harry Hyman. Devoted father of Laura Kaufer and her husband David, Steven Hyman and his wife Sherri, David Hyman and his wife Melissa and Ariel Hyman. Dear grandfather of Nathan, Ziporah, Abigail, Olivia, Zachary, Nolan and Camden. Loving brother of Carole Katz and her husband Mike and Tom Hyman and his wife Jeanette. Son in Law of Arlene Siegel. Brother in Law of Sandi and Marvin Fredberg and Lori and Keith Hoffman. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, October 17 at 10 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his residence in Easton on Wednesday until 8 pm, Thursday 12-4, 6-8 pm, Friday 12-4 pm, Sunday and Monday 12-4, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Adult Brain Tumor Research Fund, Center of Neuro Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Rose Bikash services are strictly private

SHAPIRORuth Gordon Shapiro- Of Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Boston, MA died peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at 95, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Born in Chelsea on April 3, 1917 to Dorothy and George Gordon and raised there, Mrs. Shapiro was a 1937 graduate of Wellesley College where she majored in music, a gift she nurtured and embraced her entire life. Mrs. Shapiro’s passions wove together into a tapestry of devotion to giving to underserved communities and programs, and to helping those in need. She and her husband, Carl Shapiro, were a partnership in the truest sense. Dedicated to family and to each other they shared a commitment to philanthropy and supported many of the major cultural, medical and educational institutions in Boston and Palm Beach County, FL. Courageous in the face of long-standing medical challenges, elegant, smart and caring Mrs. Shapiro provided the quiet strength that held her close knit family together. She also inspired her children and grandchildren to support efforts in the areas she held dear: art, music and education. She led by example through the years; as a talented pianist, she volunteered her time to teach underprivileged children at the Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She leaves her beloved husband of 73 years, Carl Shapiro, her daughters Rhonda Zinner (Michael), Ellen Jaffe (Robert) and Linda Waintrup (Daniel), her grandchildren Jennifer Herman (Mark), Jonathan Segal, Steven (Jenna), Michael and Andrew (Allyson) Jaffe, Samantha and Kimberly Strauss, six great grandchildren and her brother Roger Gordon (Naomi). She was predeceased by her sister Audrey Rosenberg (Alan). The organizations that Mr. and Mrs. Shapiro have supported include Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Palm Beach Opera, the Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center also in Palm Beach, Wellesley College and Brandeis University to which they made their first contribution in 1950 of $10_all they could afford at the time. “The kitchen table in our home became the family foundation’s board room,” said daughter, Ronny Zinner, “that’s where my parents decided how and where they could make the greatest impact on the lives of others. My sisters and I were blessed to be raised by a father and mother whose values taught us the importance of doing all you can to try and make a difference.” In addition, Mrs. Shapiro and her husband were committed to ameliorating the lives of the disabled and underserved in the Boston area. To that end they funded many community based non-profits devoted to improving the lives and future possibilities for those most in need. In lieu of flowers donations would be most appreciated to the Ruth Gordon Shapiro Museum Directorship Fund, Office of Development, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481; Boston Symphony Orchestra, c/o Development Office, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115; Joslin Diabetes Center, c/oMartin Abrahamson Fund, Development Office, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02115, or Museum of Fine Arts, c/o Development Office, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA (Parking on the Riverway) on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 12 noon. Following interment at Newton Cemetery, Newton, MA, a memorial Observance will be at the home of Linda and Daniel Waintrup until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday2-5,7-9p.m

Hull-Charles (Chuck), of North Dartmouth MA, on October 12, 2012. Beloved husband of Ellen (Finger) Hull. Devoted father of Sarah and her husband David Caruso, and Mike and his wife Mary Hull. Proud grandfather of Jack Caruso. Loving brother of Robin Dizard, Carter Hull, and John Hull. Chuck’s greatest love was his family. He was an avid tennis player, an outdoorsman, and rock wall builder. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Services at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 6 pm, and will continue Monday through Wednesday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740, or Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740.

Hull-Charles (Chuck), of North Dartmouth MA, on October 12, 2012. Beloved husband of Ellen (Finger) Hull. Devoted father of Sarah and her husband David Caruso, and Mike and his wife Mary Hull. Proud grandfather of Jack Caruso. Loving brother of Robin Dizard, Carter Hull, and John Hull. Chuck’s greatest love was his family. He was an avid tennis player, an outdoorsman, and rock wall builder. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Services at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 6 pm, and will continue Monday through Wednesday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740, or Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740.

Marvin Meyer Cyker of Palm Beach, FL formerly of Boston, on October 12, 2012. Beloved husband of Jenny (Grunberg) Cyker. Devoted father of Elizabeth Barton and her husband Larry, Cindy Braun and her husband Dr. Jeffrey Braun, Frederick Cyker and his wife Nancy, and Hedy Keiderling and her husband Keith. Dear grandfather of Jared, Samantha and Larisa Barton, Alexandra, David, Emily, Harrison and Michael Braun, Sophie and Leo Cyker, Gabriella and Lily Keiderling. Dear brother of the late Michael Cyker and his surviving wife Helen. Dear son of the late Sonia and Louis Cyker. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Monday October 15, 2012 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at The Baker St. Cemeteries. Following interment, family will be at The Four Season Hotel, 200 Boylston St., Boston, MA until 5:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Weizmann Insitute of Science, The Marvin Meyer and Jenny Cyker Professorial Chair of Diabetes Research c/o Professor Michael Walker,P.O.Box 26
Rehovoth 76100, Israel

Jay Russell Levitt of Cambridge ,on Oct.9 ,2012.Dear son of Richard and Barbara.
services in New York.

Shirley A.( Askin) Mason, age 90 of Framingham, on October 10, 2012.
Born and raised in Framingham, she was a member of the Framingham High School class of 1939 and graduate of the Framingham State Teachers College class of 1943. She taught at the Roosevelt School in Framingham until 1948 when she and Arthur M. Mason, also a member of the Framingham High School class of 1939, were married. They resided in Framingham and raised their two sons, Dana and Peter, after which she resumed her teaching career and was for many years teaching at the Merriam McCarthy School in Framingham in the then Title 1 program. She was active in Haddassah and Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood, as well as other community organizations. She is also a founding member of the Danforth Museum in Framingham.
Beloved wife of Judge Arthur M. Mason.Devoted mother of Dana L. Mason and Peter R. Mason and his partner Kenneth N. Getz .Loving sister of the late Maurice Askin,Mark Askin and Ethel Goldfarb and Donald Askin. Services at Temple Beth Sholom,30 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Friday October 12, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at The Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery memorial observance will be at her residence Saturday 7-9pm, Sunday 2-4, 7-9pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to charity of choice.

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Wartow-Ardele, of Chestnut Hill, on October 8, 2012. Dear daughter of Morris and the Late Bess (Schlosberg) Wartow. Loving sister of Linda Wartow of Palm Beach Fl. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., Newton (corner of Chestnut St.) on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at The Chestnut Hill Towers, 250 Hammond Pond Parkway, until 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Pancreatic Foundation, Eastern MA Chapter, 101 Federal St., Suite 1900, Boston, MA 02110.

To correspond with Linda Wartow ,2295 South Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach, Fl. 33480

Silverman- Richard B. of Weston, MA on October 8th. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (Levine) Silverman. Devoted father of Stefanie and James Silverman. Dear grandfather of Nili and Phineas. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, October 10 at 9:45 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 2 PM and again in the evening from 5-8 and Thursday evening from 5-8. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Friends of Tanglewood, 297 West St. Lenox MA 01240 or Lahey Clinics Liver Center 41 Mall Rd., Burlington MA 01805.

Paresky, Joseph Malcom, 85, Family man, of Marblehead MA and formerly of Framingham, and Weston. A World War II veteran, passed away from a slow, rare cancer on October 4, 2012. He was the son of the late Ruth (Singer) and Herbert Paresky and was predeceased by a younger brother, Pete (Perley). Mr. Paresky was a heavy electrical construction materials New England sales representative, and a hobbyist artisan furniture-maker, photographer, and fisherman. He was also a big band trumpet-player.

Loving dad to four sons: CPA and Paresky-Flitt co-owner Lee, (New Yorker) Richie, and Gary, both in sales, and entrepreneur Paul, and mates. Their mother of blessed memory, New York raised Elinor (Wolfe), passed away 40 years ago, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a fashion associate with Cyreld’s of Brookline.

Thirty-eight years ago Mr. Paresky married Carol Ann (Spiller) Reines, a writing coach, and adult author he had met in early teen years, and was dear Papa to her four: Drs. Eric and Brandon Reines (Pittsburgh), and daughters: Educator Rachelle Hall and Real Estate Broker and Children’s Author Jeana Kahn, and mates. Also, they share 16 beloved grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services at Temple Sinai Cemetery, (Danvers, MA), on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following services the family has welcomed friends to a memorial observance at his late residence. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Frances Shirley Kapitt-Of Newton ,on October 4, 2012 .Beloved sister of Sylvia Blinder of Newton Services will be Today October 5 at The Independent Pride of Boston, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury at 3:30 pm.

Bette Jane (Epstein) Finkelstein of Chestnut Hill, on October 3, 2012. Beloved wife of Dr. Elliot Finkelstein.Devoted mother of Happy Rudnick and her husband Robert,Dr. Macie Finkelstein and her husband Robert Himmel and Andrew Finkelstein and his wife Tirza.Dear grandmother of Max Rudnick,Bennett Himmel,Cobi and Selah Finkelstein.Loving sister of Robert Epstein and his wife Linda,and Elinor Lubin and her late husband Sheldon.Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham on Friday October 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Macie Finkelstein and Robert Himmel 230 Windsor Rd. Newton until 7:00 pm Friday,Saturday 7-9pm,Sunday and Monday 1-5 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Celebration of Life, c/o Hester Hill Schnipper LICSW,Hem/Onc,Shapiro 9, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,330 Brookline Ave.,Boston, MA 02215 or Diabetes Education and Training Fund Endocrine Division, Boston Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Ave, Boston 02115.

Goldman-Rita (Schultz), of Boston, formerly of Newton on October 4, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Monte Goldman. Devoted mother of Dr. Stuart Goldman and his wife Christine Franz-Goldman, Mark Goldman and his wife Diane, Alan Goldman and Rebecca DeFranc and her husband William. Dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Loving sister of Lorraine Rudnick, Allen Schultz and Stephen Schultz. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Sunday, October 7 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, the family will be at the home of Dr. Stuart and Christine Franz-Goldman, Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 1-4, 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.

WORCESTER – Raymond Covitz, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 3rd surrounded by his family.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Israel and Lena (Palley) Covitz and was a lifelong resident.
His loving wife, Joyce (Zimmerman) Covitz died in 2006. He leaves his three daughters, Judy B. Lindberg and Kathy R. wife of Kip Harrity, both of Worcester and Norma L. Goldberg of Framingham; four grandchildren, Jessie Lindberg, Rachel Kodra, Philip Harrity and William Harrity; four great grandchildren, Alyssa and Austin Lindberg and Patrick and Benjamin Kodra. He was predeceased by his grandson, Noah Joseph Lindberg and by his sister, Esther Freeman.
Raymond grew up in Worcester and graduated Classical High School. He attended Boston University Business School. He left school to serve as a first Lieutenant in the Air Force, during World War II, flying numerous and dangerous missions in Europe.
After serving his country, he married the love of his life, Joyce and worked with his father in the family tobacco business, Bay State Tobacco Company. One of Raymond’s greatest accomplishments was serving as the National President of the National Candy Wholesalers Association. When the business closed in 1980, he continued to work within the industry at J. Polep Company and AMD of Northbridge, until his retirement in 2009.
Raymond’s interest included reading, playing golf, gardening and watching sports on television.
Although Raymond was quiet in nature, he will be truly missed by all whose lives he touched.
His family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to all of his doctors, medical staff and aides for their professional and tireless care.
FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at 11 AM, TODAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH in TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST., WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be held at his residence at 61 Ashmore Rd. through 4 PM Friday, 6:30 PM to 9 PM on Saturday AND 2 PM to 4 PM on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd., Casco, ME 04015, VNA Care network-Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608 or temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602

Sylvia Shapiro-of Weston on Sept. 30, 2012,Beloved wife of the late Isadore .Devoted mother of Ellen,and Mark.Dear grandmother of Alex, Amy and Andrea.
Private graveside services were held.

Gervich, Ruth October 2, 2012 in Newton, MA. Beloved wife of the late Morris Gervich; dear mother of Don (Linda Corinne) Gervich, Tod (Linda) Gervich and the late Jason Gervich; our dear cousin and friend. Services: Graveside service Sunday, October 7,2012 in St. Louis,MO

SHUCHAT–Molly. With great sadness we mourn the death on September 26, 2012 of Molly Shuchat, 95, of Jamaica Plain, MA formerly of Deerfield Beach, FL and Bayside, NY. She was the beloved mother of Alan (Alix) and Jeffrey (Jackie); cherished wife to Morris who predeceased her by seven years; adored grandmother of Mark, Allison, Vera, and Jake; and revered great-grandmother to Harry and Xiao-Ling. Molly will be remembered as a treasured teacher of mathematics by her many students.Molly was born in Russia and emigrated to the United States via Canada. She met Morris (Red) when she was fifteen years old. After a five year engagement they were married for sixty-five years. They raised two sons and cared for her mother. They traveled and enjoyed life through their diverse interests: Jewish studies and music; square dancing; shell gathering, Broadway, and opera together; craft work for Red and baking and bridge for Molly. Molly had a musical laugh, an inquisitive and sharp mind, and the ability to be forthright, genuine, and decent. She saw the world through a glass half-filled. Those of us fortunate enough to have loved her and be loved by her will miss her for the rest of our lives.

Martin Allen Goldman,Of Brockton, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Harriette Doris Goldman, his daughter and husband, Debbie Lynne and Richard Young, his grandchildren, Dara, Jessica, and Justin Young, and his great grandson, Logan Chase Lang. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine L. Matisoff of Randolph, and his nieces and nephews: Ronni Arden Connelly, Jeffrey Michael Levine, Neil and Wendi Levine, and his great nephews and niece, Joshua, Matthew, and Maxine. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Friday, October 5th at 11:45 a.m. Please enter through the main entrance of the cemetery and follow arrows to the graveside assembly area near the Administration Building. Following interment visitations will be held at the home of Elaine Matisoff, and continuing on Sunday, October 7th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 9th 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Remembrances in Martin’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice or to The Alzheimer’s Association .

Marjorie Ruth Harmon, 73, of Langhorne, PA, formerly of Newton, on October 1, 2012. Loving daughter of the late Harold and Florence (Chernis) Harmon. Adored sister of Judy and David Brezniak and Mark and Ellyn Harmon. Marjorie faced her challenges with humor, a positive attitude and a bright smile. She was beloved by her caretakers and all who knew her. Private services were held at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. There will be no memorial observance. Remembrances in Marjorie’s memory may be made to Woods Services Foundation, PO Box 36, Langhorne, PA 19047.

Knoff-Leo, age 94, of Allston and Osterville, on October 3, 2012. Dear son of the late Charles and Rebecca (Marcus) Knoff. Beloved husband of the late Helen H. (Greenberg). Devoted dad of Alicia and her companion Roy Danforth of Osterville, Norman J. of Van Nuys, California. Loving grandfather of Alec Marc and his fiancé Dresden of Washington and Simone Rebecca of CA. Dear brother of Lillian Annis of Dedham, Milton of Florida and Max of Ashland. Also survived by dear nieces and nephews. Services at Temple B’Nai Moshe, 1845 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton, on Sunday, October 7 at 12 Noon. Following the interment at Baker St. West Roxbury Cemetery, family and friends are invited to the home of Alicia and Roy in Osterville on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton,MA 02468 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod,765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis,MA 02601.

Kristal- Norman H. of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on October 3, 2012. Beloved husband of Barbara (Rabin) Kristal. Devoted father of Alan Kristal and Ann Kristal. Loving brother of the late Sylvia Franks. Graveside services at Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, B street, off of Washington St., Woburn MA on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257. Norman was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin and Dartmouth College class of 1947.

Grossman-Eva A. (Sussman) of Randolph, on October 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Grossman. Devoted mother of Sarita Hacohen and her husband Ami of Kibbutz Amir, Israel, Cantor David Grossman and his wife Diane of Boston. Dear grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Armand Sussman and the late Benjamin Sussman. Services under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, Newton will be held at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, on Thursday, October 4 at 10:00am. Interment will be in Beth El Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Following the interment family and friends are invited to return to Temple Beth Am, Randolph and the family will be at the home of Cantor and Mrs. David Grossman, 166 Beacon Street, #3, Boston on Tuesday, October 9 from 1-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, Randolph. Eva was a member of Temple Beth Am and its sisterhood, Hadassah and a member of the Fragment Society.

KATZEFF, Louise Of Belmont, formerly of Boca Raton, FL, Brookline, and Boston, passed away on Sept. 24. Born in Boston, Louise was the daughter of Rae and Louis Wagner. An avid pianist, Louise considered a career in music before becoming a homemaker, businessperson as owner of Beacon Secretarial Service in Brookline, and energetic president of her condominium association. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris Katzeff and Charlie Katz; loving mother of Anne Katzeff and her partner Peggy, of Carl Katzeff and his wife Susan, and of Paul Katzeff and his wife Janet; devoted grandmother of Michael; dedicated sister of the late Gloria Sansom and her husband Sandy; and devoted to her many cousins. Family will contact friends about a private commemorative gathering.

Sol M. Norman,of Needham, on September 27, 2012. Most beloved husband and best friend of Barbara (Dorfman) Murmes Norman.Beloved father of the late Howard and David. Loving ,devoted friend and step father of Laura Shindler and her husband David, Julie Murmes, Matthew Murmes and his wife Jill, Diane Malloy and her husband Dana. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Jennifer, Benjamin and Elizabeth Shindler, Jack, Danielle and Andrew Murmes, Dallas and Daisy Malloy. Beloved uncle of Marcia, Randy and Max Markey and Nancy Hughes. Loving brother of the late Morton Norman. Also survived by loving relatives and friends. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday Sept. 30, 2012 at 2:00pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park relatives and friends are invited to the residence of Marcia and Randy Markey Sunday only and Monday thru Wednesday at his residence, 2 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Aid For Cancer Research
 P.O. Box 376,
 Newton Centre, MA 02459(info@aidforcancerresearch.org)

DIRECTIONS TO TEMPLE SINAI 25 CANTON ST. SHARON

Drive past the main entrance of Sharon Memorial Park on Dedham St. at the stop sign take a right as soon as you pass under the railroad bridge
the Temple is on the left.

Graveside services at Shara T’Fila Cemetery on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Douglas L. Burwick, aka “Dougie Fresh”, 66, of 14 Shepard Lane, Shrewsbury, died on Thursday, September 20th in UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 37 years, Tina (Turpin) Burwick; two sons, Max Burwick of Worcester and Zack Burwick of Boston; two daughters, Leigh wife of Matt Fawcett of Northboro and Jocelyn Burwick of Boston; his mother, Muriel (Kirschner) Burwick of Worcester; two brothers, David Burwick and his wife Robin of Millbury and Carl Burwick of Worcester; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Nate Fawcett. He was predeceased by his brother, Jeffrey N. Burwick.
He was born in Worcester and was a son of the late I. Tutter Burwick and had lived in Shrewsbury the past 37 years.
He graduated from University of Pennsylvania and from Boston University Law School. He was a partner in the law firm of Burwick and Dynice in Leominster. He was on the Executive Board of the Worcester County Bar Association for many years.
He had a unique sense of humor. He was basically a big kid who loved his toys and gadgets. He lived and died by his Boston sports teams. He was a phenominal sports enthusiast. He loved spending time at the Cape with his family. His greatest joy and reasons for fighting his courageous battle against cancer, was to see his grandchildren Ryan and Nate.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 1 PM on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH in TEMPLE SINAI, 661 SALISBURY ST., WORCESTER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be held on Monday Afternoon, September 24th at Temple Sinai, 661 Salisbury St., Worcester.
Memorial contributions may be made to UMNS-Nath Bone Transplant Program, UMASS Medicine Development Office, 333 South St., Shrewbury, MA 01545.