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Archive: July, 2011

Myra ( Hiatt) Kraft

July 20, 2011

Kraft-Myra ( Hiatt) of Chestnut Hill,MA on July 20, 2011. Beloved wife of Robert Kraft. Dear daughter of the late Jacob and Frances ( Lavine) Hiatt. Devoted mother of Jonathan and his wife Patti, Daniel and his wife Wendy, Joshua and his wife Carolyn Kraft and David Kraft. Cherished grandmother of Harry, Sadie, Jacob, Jessica, Allison, Joseph,Rebecca and Anna. Services at Temple Emanuel,385 Ward St. Newton on Friday,July 22, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park , Randolph,MA ,.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Myra Kraft Giving  Back Scholarship Fund c/o Boys and Girls Club of Boston 50  Congress St., Boston, MA 02109.

please do not make a shiva call unless you are a personal friend of the family

 

Marvin Cohen

July 19, 2011

COHEN, Marvin Of Middleboro, on July 15. The devoted father of Roy of Newton, Beth Kahn and her husband Larry of Quincy, and Donald and his partner Adrienne Yorks of Needham. Loving Brother to Irwin of Delray Beach, FL. Dear Grandfather Jason and Stephanie Cohen, Matthew and Daniel Sussman, and Ben and Evan Cohen. A Chapel service will be held at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, WEST NEWTON, Wednesday July 20th at 9AM. A Memorial observance will take place at Donald’s residence immediately following the burial at The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, through 7PM. Remembrances may be made in Marvin’s name to compassionate care hospice 183 Central Ave Seekonk, MA 02771 or New England Sinai Hospital 150 York Street Stoughton, MA 02072

Sylvia Rosenberg

July 18, 2011
ROSENBERG, Sylvia (Finkel) Of Bridgewater, formerly from Randolph, passed peacefully while surrounded by family on July 17 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Harold Rosenberg. Devoted mother to Marsha Amichetti and her husband John of Bridgewater, and the late Debbie Lacroix and her husband Albert of Randolph. Loving sister to Elise Fisher of Randolph and Ann Bernard of Foxboro. Dear grandmother of Johnny and Emily Amichetti, Harold and Rebecca Lacroix, and also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Sylvia was a long time member of Temple Beth Am, and many other social groups. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, at 10AM Tuesday, July 19th. A Memorial observance will take place at the home of Albert and Lori Lacroix, 37 Smith Rd., Randolph, following the burial at Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, Washington St., Woburn, through 7PM, Wednesday 2-7, and Thursday 12-4. Remembrances may be made in Sylvia’s name to Temple Beth Am or Sachem Rehabilitation,66 Central St., East Bridgewater,MA.

Melvin Golder

July 14, 2011

GOLDER, Melvin, of Brockton, formerly of Randolph & Milton on July 13, Age 91. Beloved husband of 65 years of late Shirley, loving father of Barbara Golder (husband Bill Novick), Neil Golder (wife Kathy Yoselson) and the late Faye Golder (her surviving husband Paul Caron). Cherished brother to Sidney Golder (wife Bunny). Grandfather to Ben Golder-Novick and Rose Golder-Novick.  Beloved companion of Ruth Epstein. His greatest joy was his family, and he showered all who knew him with his humor, intellect, kindness and loyalty. He graduated English High School (’37), Bentley College (’45), and served in the Maritime Service during WWII. His love of numbers was put to use as the office manager of United Supply Company for over  thirty-five years. He was a member of Temple Beth Am and previous president of the Senior Citizens of Curry College for many years. His interests and talents included swimming and boating at Lake Winnipesaukee NH, writing and telling stories, current events, cooking, and speaking Yiddish.

Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph at 11am on Monday, July 18th. Memorial (shiva) observance at his late residence, 35 Christy Place (Heights Crossing), Brockton immediately following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, and continuing 6-8 pm, and Tuesday July 19, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Faye D. Golder Scholarship Fund, c/o Temple Beth Am, Randolph

Beatrice G. (Taylor) Karp

July 13, 2011
 
KARP, Beatrice G. ( Taylor) Age 102 of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Medford on July 12, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Harold Karp. Devoted mother of Stephen R. Karp and his wife Jill of Weston, Barbara Shuster of New York City. Dear grandmother of Douglass Karp, Jana Karp, Scott Shuster and Suzy Shuster Eisen. Loving great grandmother of Jack, Sam and Ella Shuster, Alexander and Cooper Eisen. Dear sister of Miriam Kaplan of Washington, DC, and the late Frances Sherman and George Taylor. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families. The Karp family would like to thank Vivian Glover for her care, and a special thank you to Beatrice’s best friend and caregiver Adwoa Amoah. Mrs. Karp was born in Boston and grew up in Medford. As a teenager, she won the title of “Miss Medford”. While working in the Medford city solicitor’s office, she attended Northeastern law school at night and graduated in 1932. Mrs. Karp was past President of League of Women Voters, and the first women incorporator of The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford, where she also served as President of the Hospital Auxiliary and a volunteer. Mrs. Karp was an avid golfer and bridge player. She was a member of Oakley Country Club and The Blue Hills Country Club. In Fort Lauderdale she was active in her condominium association. Mrs. Karp established an endowment in support of macular degeneration research at Children’s Hospital, Boston. Private Graveside services will be held on Wednesday July 13, 2011. Memorial observance will be at the home of Stephen and Jill Karp Wednesday evening 7-9pm and Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02115

Jerome Rosenfeld

July 11, 2011

ROSENFELD, Jerome Manuel Of Chestnut Hill passed peacefully on July 11, 2011. He was 100 and survived the recent death of Elaine Rosenfeld, his wife of 70 years. Even in his mid-90’s Mr. Rosenfeld remained active in the cultural life of Boston, as Chairman of the 112 year old Jerome Press Publications, publishers of Boston’s Playbill, Panorama, Theatrebill magazines and as well as Chairman of Show of The Month Club. Heir to a family printing business begun by his grandfather in the late ninteenth century, Mr. Rosenfeld saw his position as business manager of Brown University’s Brown Daily Herald, as preparation for working in the family business after his graduation from Brown at the height of the Great Depression. During the ensuing years, he expanded the family business into publishing and political printing and then, in the 1950’s, into cultural enterprises, which included On Stage, Playbill, Good Listening, and Boston Arts magazines as well as National Theatre Clubs, Inc., which operated theatre clubs in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. In 1952, he co-founded, with Nelson Aldrich of Marblehead, the Boston Arts Festival which was held each summer in the Boston Public Gardens for 13 years and attracted millions of Massachusetts citizens. During his theatrical career, Mr. Rosenfeld produced over 50 theatrical productions and, during the 1980’s, he leased and managed The Colonial Theatre. At various times, he served as trustee of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, endowed a chair in the Boston Symphony Orchestra and served as Chairman of the Massachusetts Heart Fund. His philanthropy included many cultural and medical institutions, most recently endowing the annual Jerome and Elaine Rosenfeld Concerts in the Courtyard Series at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. He is survived by his sons Richard and his wife Anne of Gloucester, Donald and his wife Abby of Wayland and his grandchildren, Tadd Rosenfeld of Miami Beach, Jill and her husband Dan LaGattuta of New Canaan, Jacquelyn-Kate Rosenfeld of Boston and his cherished great-grandchildren, Lucy, Julian and Chloe LaGattuta of New Canaan, Conneticut. Graveside service and burial will be private. Visiting hours for Shiva will be held at 52 Malia Terrace,Newton, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm. Expressions of sympathy may be donated to the Elaine and Jerome Rosenfeld Family Charitable Fund of The Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Blanche Shapiro

July 6, 2011

Blanche Shapiro-Of Framingham , on July 6, 2011.Beloved wife of the late Leonard .Devoted mother of  Ken Shapiro and Judy Katz.Dear grandmother of Daniel Katz,Deborah Shapiro, Elana Katz Rose,Steven Shapiro.Dear great grandmother of Marissa and Cameron Katz, Noam, Lina and Matthew .Loving Sister of Arthur Riemer, Evelyn Riemer Meltzer and the late  Neal Riemer. Services at Temple Beth Am 871  North Main St. Randolph on Friday July 8, 2011 at  1:00 pm.Interment at Lindwood Memorial Park , Randolph.Shiva at 16 Woodward Road Framingham friday following Interment until noon on Thursday July 14th ( Except the Sabbath) 2-5 , 7-9 pm.Remembrances to Holocaust Survivors and Friends Education Center 184 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY  12203

 

Beatrice E. Rosenberg

July 6, 2011

Rosenberg-Beatrice E. (Gordon) of South Easton, formerly of Milton, on July 6, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Rosenberg. Devoted mother of Marsha Rosenberg of Easton and Sheryl Silkes and her husband Donald of Newton. Dear grandmother of Sara and Nicole, Sydnie, Samantha and Brian, Lorne and Kim. Great grandmother of Nicole, Megan, Aurora, Hayden and Mia. Loving sister of the late Helen Malitsky, Annie Olans and Louie Gordon. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Friday, July 8 at 11:30 am.  Memorial observance will be at the home of Sheryl and Donald Silkes on Friday until sundown and continuing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 1-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Suite 4, Watertown, MA  02472 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 3400, Woburn, MA  01801.

Leonard Chmara

July 6, 2011

CHMARA, Leonard Of Sunrise, FL. and Stoughton, formerly of Brighton on July 5, 2011. For 64 years the beloved husband of Doris (Richman). Devoted father of Rona Parker and her husband Ralph of GA. and Elaine Darman and her husband Michael of Framingham. Dear grandfather of Jamie (Venus) Parker, Danielle (Jared) Mittleman, Brittany (Andrew) Davidson and Melissa Darman and great grandfather of Jadyn and Jesse Parker and Marcus Mittleman. Loving brother of the late Mildred Wolfson and Nathan Chmara. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday July 7 at 1:45 pm Memorial observance will be at the home of Elaine and Michael Darman on Thursday through 9 p.m., Friday 2 pm to sundown, Sunday 2-4 and 6-9pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society , or to Juvenile Diabetes

 

Harold Hotch

July 5, 2011

Harold Hotch-Of Weston,on June 30, 2011.Beloved husband of  Pearl.Services in Utica , New York on July 5, 2011.

Beryl ” Billie ” ( Harvey) Burdick

July 3, 2011

Beryl “Billie” Burdick July 1, 2011 Mrs. Beryl Harvey Burdick, 91,of Newton Billie” formerly of Syracuse, NY, died Friday, July 1, in Boston, MA. She was the wife of Dr. Daniel Burdick, whom she married in 1949. Born February 18, 1920, in Hempstead, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Harvey. Mrs. Burdick was raised in Easton, PA, where she graduated from Easton High School. She attended Connecticut College in New London, CT, and New York University, where she graduated in 1941 in retailing with a minor in English and music. Mrs. Burdick worked in personnel for Martin’s Department Store in Brooklyn, NY, and Bloomingdale’s, NYC, until she met her husband and moved to Syracuse, NY, in 1949. Active in the Syracuse community for many years, in particular with youth programs, Mrs. Burdick began her volunteer work with the Dunbar Center, an organization that exposed her to the problems of low-income and minority families. She later served as the first president of the Dunbar Auxiliary. Mrs. Burdick was the prime mover behind the founding of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), a program to encourage young people to stay in shcool. She was instrumental in starting the Foundation to Advance Arts and Athletics in Syracuse (FAAAS), which came to the aid of city schools that were suffering from cuts in arts and athletics. She served as the first president of FAAAS, devoting hundreds of volunteer hours to promote arts and athletic programs in city schools. Literacy was another cornerstone of Mrs. Burdick’s volunteer activities. She was active with Literacy Volunteers, in particular offering literacy opportunities to minority students. In later years, due to her love of music, Mrs. Burdick was an active volunteer with the Society for New Music, an organization dedicated to bringing new music to the community. Mrs. Burdick was once called a “modest heroine,” never wanting the focus to be on her but rather always letting others take credit for much of the work she had done. Due to her many community activities, Mrs. Burdick had been the recipient of numerous awards; in 1962 she was named the Post-Standard Woman of Achievement in youth development. She received the Onondaga County Bar Association’s Annual Youth Service Award. In 1984 Mrs. Burdick received the highest award of the National Council of Jewish Women, the Hannah G. Solomon sculpture, which recognizes a woman who has improved the quality of life for people of all ages and backgrounds, a woman who has motivated others to fight for change. Survivors in addition to her husband are five children, Amy Burdick of Chestnut Hill, MA, Janet Burdick Rosen of Newton, MA, Joseph Burdick of Lakewood, CO, David Burdick of Edwardsville, IL, and Lisa Burdick Yoder and husband Albert W. of Treasure Island, FL. Mrs. Burdick is also survived by three grandchildren, Kimberly Rosen, Althea Burdick and Jessica Yoder. Contributions may be made to the Society for New Music, 438 Brookford Road, Syracuse, NY 13224.

 

Sylvia Lillian (Doress) White

July 3, 2011
WHITE, Sylvia Lillian (Doress) Of Newtonville, June 24, 2011 in Fremont, NH. Loving daughter of the late Annie and Nathan Doress. The Beloved wife of the late Theodore “Ted” White. Cherished mother of Richard White of CT and Natalie Charles of ME. Loving sister of Alice Krasner of NH, Irvin Doress of Wenham, and the late Madolyn Tabakin. Dearest grandmother of four, one great-granddaughter and several nieces, nephews. A memorial service will be held at Brezniak Rodman chapel, 1251 Washington Street, WEST NEWTON,Sunday July 10th at 1 PM. Rememberances may be made in Sylvia’s name to The New England Piano Teachers Association (NEPTA), c/o Mr. Lindsey Robb, 40 Montvale Street #3, Roslindale, MA 02131-2752 or the Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA), P. O. Box 171, Glasgow, KY 42141

 

Beryl ” Billie ” ( Harvey) Burdick

July 3, 2011

Beryl “Billie” Burdick July 1, 2011 Mrs. Beryl Harvey Burdick, 91,of Newton Billie” formerly of Syracuse, NY, died Friday, July 1, in Boston, MA. She was the wife of Dr. Daniel Burdick, whom she married in 1949. Born February 18, 1920, in Hempstead, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Harvey. Mrs. Burdick was raised in Easton, PA, where she graduated from Easton High School. She attended Connecticut College in New London, CT, and New York University, where she graduated in 1941 in retailing with a minor in English and music. Mrs. Burdick worked in personnel for Martin’s Department Store in Brooklyn, NY, and Bloomingdale’s, NYC, until she met her husband and moved to Syracuse, NY, in 1949. Active in the Syracuse community for many years, in particular with youth programs, Mrs. Burdick began her volunteer work with the Dunbar Center, an organization that exposed her to the problems of low-income and minority families. She later served as the first president of the Dunbar Auxiliary. Mrs. Burdick was the prime mover behind the founding of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), a program to encourage young people to stay in shcool. She was instrumental in starting the Foundation to Advance Arts and Athletics in Syracuse (FAAAS), which came to the aid of city schools that were suffering from cuts in arts and athletics. She served as the first president of FAAAS, devoting hundreds of volunteer hours to promote arts and athletic programs in city schools. Literacy was another cornerstone of Mrs. Burdick’s volunteer activities. She was active with Literacy Volunteers, in particular offering literacy opportunities to minority students. In later years, due to her love of music, Mrs. Burdick was an active volunteer with the Society for New Music, an organization dedicated to bringing new music to the community. Mrs. Burdick was once called a “modest heroine,” never wanting the focus to be on her but rather always letting others take credit for much of the work she had done. Due to her many community activities, Mrs. Burdick had been the recipient of numerous awards; in 1962 she was named the Post-Standard Woman of Achievement in youth development. She received the Onondaga County Bar Association’s Annual Youth Service Award. In 1984 Mrs. Burdick received the highest award of the National Council of Jewish Women, the Hannah G. Solomon sculpture, which recognizes a woman who has improved the quality of life for people of all ages and backgrounds, a woman who has motivated others to fight for change. Survivors in addition to her husband are five children, Amy Burdick of Chestnut Hill, MA, Janet Burdick Rosen of Newton, MA, Joseph Burdick of Lakewood, CO, David Burdick of Edwardsville, IL, and Lisa Burdick Yoder and husband Albert W. of Treasure Island, FL. Mrs. Burdick is also survived by three grandchildren, Kimberly Rosen, Althea Burdick and Jessica Yoder. Contributions may be made to the Society for New Music, 438 Brookford Road, Syracuse, NY 13224.

 

Dr. Lester H. Tobin

July 3, 2011

TOBIN, Lester H., MD Of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Marblehead, on July 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Cohen). Devoted father of Eric Tobin, Elizabeth Brager, Carol Haskin and Michael Tobin. Dear grandfather of 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Loving brother of Herbert Tobin. Graveside services at Temple Ohabei Shalom Cemetery, 1 Wadsworth St., East Boston, on Tues., July 5 at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the Haskin residence on Tues. only. Remembrances may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Dr., Natick, MA 01760

DIRECTIONS TO CEMETERY

From Callahan Tunnel:

Exit the Callahan Tunnel and take a hard right onto Porter Street. Follow to the end and turn left onto Chelsea Street. Go two thirds of a mile and bear right onto Bennington Street, Route 145. Go two thirds of a mile (third light) and take a right onto Wordsworth Street. The cemetery is on the right. To enter, use the last gate on the right.

From Ted Williams Tunnel:

Take the Mass. Pike Route 90 through the Ted Williams Tunnel to 1A North. Go past the airport exit and take the Bennington Street/Route 145 Exit. Continue straight off the exit ramp and merge onto Bennington Street/Route 145. Follow Bennington Street through three lights and take the first right after Byron Street onto Wordsworth Street. The cemetery is on the right. To enter, use the last gate on the right.

Note: There is a small gate marked Main Entrance. The gate swings outward. Use the last gate. Open it by pulling up on the white handle. The gate swings outward.

Roslyn Siegel

July 1, 2011

Roslyn Siegel of Plantation, Fl. , and Onset ,MA, formerly of Broookline ,on July  1, 2011. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St , Randolph on Wednesday  July 8 at 2:30 pm

 DIRECTIONS

From Newton and Brookline take Route 128 South follow to exit 5A Randolph Route 28 follow past Holiday Inn 3 miles take a left at Liberty St. follow Liberty St. to end take a left onto North St. Cemeteries is ¼ mile on right.

Cleo (Gracey) Segal

June 28, 2011

SEGAL, Cleo (Gracey) of Newton, formerly of Johnstown, PA on June 27, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Sam Segal. Devoted mother of Shelby Segal-Smith and her husband George Smith of Needham, and the late Cathy Hubbard. Dear grandmother of Sonia Segal-Smith. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to a hospice of your choice

Dorothy Richmond

June 28, 2011


RICHMOND, Dorothy (Grossack) Of Newbridge on the Charles, formerly of Hyde Park on June 26, 2011. Loving daughter of the late Rose and Albert Grossack. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Cherished mother of the late Lillian Norris and Herbert,Robert Richmond and Elaine of Florida, Arlene Miller and Wiliam of Arizona. Lovingsister of the late Dr. Martin and Alexander Grossack.Dear grandmother of Ronald Norris, Daryl Beaupre, Elyse Rosenstein, Scott Richmond, Jennifer Auerback, Joshua Richmond, Ashley Richmond, Steven Miller, Jeffrey Miller, and adoring great grandmother of ten. Past volunteer for American Red Cross and Hebrew Rehab of Roslindale.Graveside services at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Tuesday, June 28 at 10am. Memorial observances have been omitted. Remembrances may be made in Dorothy’s name to Hebrew Senior Life, 7000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02026.

 

David Goldberg

June 23, 2011

GOLDBERG-David of Dedham, formerly of Newton and Delray Beach, FL, on June 23, 2011. Age 98 11/12.

Beloved husband of Ethel (Newman) Devoted father of Ellen and Morris Kagno of Natick, Leonard and Linda Goldberg of Framingham and Sandra and Stanley Goldberg of FL. Loving brother of Ethel Carlyn of FL. Dear grandfather of Tracey and William Karger, Todd and Rachel Kagno, Jennifer Kagno, Scott and Samantha Goldberg, Robert and Susan Goldberg and Harry, Noah and Adam Goldberg and great-grandfather of Jacqueline, Emily, Ethan, Benjamin, Danielle and Morgan and Jack. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Sunday, June 26 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen and Morris Kagno on Sunday until 9 pm and Continuing on Monday 2-4, 7-9 pm. A memorial service will also be held at Newbridge on the Charles on Thursday at 3 pm. Remembrances may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA  02026. Mr. Goldberg was a devoted Past Master of the Masons and he was a Mason for over 70 years.

John Hartley Druker

June 23, 2011

John Hartley Druker-  of Newton After a courageous battle with bladder cancer, died peacefully on June 23, 2011 surrounded by his loving family, friends and exceptional care providers. John will be fondly remembered for his kindness, generosity of heart and a magnificent great sense of humor. Beloved husband of 52 years to Joan and cherished father of Julie and husband Alan Kravetz of Andover, Janie and Robert Knight of Weston and Marjorie Druker and Paul Brophy of Newton. Adored and treasured Papa of grandchildren Emily Brophy, Matthew Knight, Joshua and Eliana Kravetz. Dear brother of Nancy Krawitz and brother in law of Gilbert Frimet. Services will be held at Temple Shalom 175 Temple St. West Newton on Friday June 24 at 10:30 am. Following the interment at Newton Cemetery, a memorial observance will be held at the home of Robert and Janie Knight until 4:30 pm Friday , and then at his residence Saturday 6:30 –9:00 pm and Sunday 2-4 and 5:30-7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances and donations may be made in loving tribute to the Lahey Clinic Sophia Gordon Cancer Center at 41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805 or to the Employee Assistance Program , a support program for employees at Newbridge on the Charles, Gloria Adelson Field Health Center, 700 Great Meadow Rd Dedham, MA 02026. Both organizations provided exceptional and compassionate care to John and his family for which we are grateful.

Sherry Silk

June 17, 2011

 

 

Sherry  Silk of  Boca  Raton, FL  and Newton, on June 17, 2011.Beloved wife of Robert Silk.Devoted mother of  Stephen Silk and his wife Barrie, and Michelle  Silk.Cherished grandmother of  Brett, Blake and Jessie Silk.Dear  sister of Joanne  Weiner . Loving aunt of Natasha and Danielle Salzedo , Stacey and Matthew Silk.Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane , Newton on Monday June 20 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park , a memorial observance will be held at the home of Stephen and  Barrie  Silk  175 Countryside Rd. Newton  until 9:00 pm Monday , Tuesday  and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Silk Family Fund for Thoracic Oncology Research , Dana Farber  Cancer Institute , 10 Brookline Place West ( 6th  floor) Brookline , MA 02445-7226

 


 

 

Robert Siegal

June 16, 2011

Robert Siegal -Of Framingham, on June 10, 2011, Husband to Patricia Devoted fathner of Melissa, Denise and Ashley.Son of  Bernard Siegal of Chestnut Hill and the late Edna Louise Siegal.Brother of Marty Siegal and the late Michael. Graveside services were held at The Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park on Tuesday June 15.

Richard Stoller

June 16, 2011

Stoller-Richard of Boca Raton and Newton, MA on June 15, 2011. Age 91. Beloved husband of the late Arleen Elvaretta (Tillisch). Devoted father of Linda Ann Stoller and her husband Marc David Greenbaum of Newton and Michael  Allen Stoller and his wife Wilma Brooks of Newton. Dear grandfather of Samantha Alison Stoller Greenbaum of Newton and Brooke Alexandra Stoller of Newton. Loving brother of the late Marion Stoller Mark and Beryl Stoller. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Opposite Chestnut St.) West Newton on Friday, June 17 at 12:30 pm. Memorial observance at his late residence through sundown on Friday.  Remembrances may be made to either the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Stoller was a lifelong retailer and one of the original executives of TJ Maxx. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, Newton, MA.

Marsha Aaron

June 16, 2011

Marsha ( Shapiro) Aaron- Of Waltham on June 9, 2011. Mother of Jill and Michael.Sister of Alvin Shapiro.Private Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park

were held on June 13.

Benjamin Abrams

June 8, 2011

Abrams-Benjamin of Newton. Beloved husband of Dvora (Gamliel). Devoted father of Steven Abrams of CA, Ayal Abrams of Newton, Roy Abrams of CT, Amir Abrams and his wife Camerian of LA and Adam Abrams of Newton. Dear grandfather of Dervish Abrams. Loving brother of Fay Wilgoren and her husband Lou and Philip Abrams. Graveside services at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Friday, June 10 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA  01701.

Helaine Berley

June 7, 2011

Berley-Helaine (Zimmerman) of Newton and Longboat Key, FL, on June 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Harry Berley. Devoted mother of Pam and Arthur Levenson of Newton. Dear grandmother of Meryl and Jerome Sousa and Deborah Levenson and great-grandmother of Mark Sousa and Samantha and Matthew Milligan. Loving sister of the late Barbara Silverman. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Mark Jason Wasserstein

June 7, 2011

Wasserstein-Mark Jason of North Easton on June 6, 2011. Dear son of Michael Wasserstein and his wife Marlene and his late mother, Arlene (Yanku). Dear grandsonof Ruth and Joseph Wasserstein and Shirley and Samuel Yanku. Loving brother of Amy and Andrew Weintraub, Benay and Michael Ames and Heidi and Avi Liss. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, June 12 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Marlene Wasserstein on Sunday until 9 pm and continuing Monday and Tuesday, 1-4, 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Esther Molly Weiner

June 6, 2011

Esther Molly Weiner  Of Revere, formerly of Randolph. Entered into rest June 4, 2011 at the age of 88. Beloved widow of Nathan Norton Weiner. Devoted mother of Cheryl Weiner of Scottsdale, AZ, and Steven Weiner and his wife Betty of Wellesley. Loving sister of Abraham Cohen of Boston and the late Ida Sherter, Blanche Grosberg, and Sophie Fine. Cherished grandmother of Nathan and Alyssa Weiner and great-grandmother of Lily. Recognized by MassAging for her volunteer services for the benefit of the Jack Satter House and the Greater Community. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 6 at 10am at Shepetovka Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial Observance will be held Monday at the Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere from 2-7pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Esther’s memory may be made to the Jack Satter Tenants Association.

Lorraine Fineman

June 6, 2011
Lorraine S.  “Laura” (Charney) Fineman,  85, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Randolph, Mass. entered into rest June 4th, 2011 at her home.  Beloved wife of 60 years of Elmer Fineman.  Loving mother of Carol Fineman, Michelle and her husband Alan Weisman of Stoughton and the late Muriel (Merv) Fineman.  Adored grandmother of Alixe Weisman, of Stoughton.  Dear sister of Marvin Charney and the late Albert  Charney.  Graveside services will be held Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 10:45am at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon.  Memorial observance  at the home of Carol Fineman Friday through Sunday.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Laura’s memory may be made to Vitas Healthcare Corporation, 100 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1300, Miami, FL 33131.

George Brown Jr.

June 2, 2011

George W. Brown Jr., of Hull, died May 31, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Geller) Brown; stepfather of Fred Geller Sherman; brother of Dr. Virginia Ruth Brown; nephew of the late Mary Babcock and Rita Hitchcock. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, Friday, June 3, at 12:45 p.m. Memorial observance will be omitted

Phyllis Bennett

June 2, 2011

BENNETT, Phyllis (Feingold) Of Newton on May 30, 2011. Beloved wife of the late William D. Bennett. Devoted mother of Hal Bennett and his wife Patti of Sudbury, and Jeff Bennett and his wife Linda of Sharon. Dear Grammy of Randy and Jamie Bennett, and Matthew and Eric Bennett. Loving sister of Sheila Sawyer. Graveside Services at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, opposite 2604 Centre St., West Roxbury on Friday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Norma Lilly on Friday only through 5:30 p.m. Remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

GO TO BREZNIAKRODMAN.COM FOR DIRECTIONS  at Centre  street cemeteries

PHILIP GOLDSTEIN

June 2, 2011

GOLDSTEIN, Philip Of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Brockton on May 31, 2011, for 60 years the beloved husband of Joan (Goldman) Goldstein. Devoted father of Howard Goldstein and his wife Shari of Cranston, R.I., Donna Lebow and her husband Steven of Canton and Scott Goldstein and his wife Dorene of Mashpee. Dear grandfather of Arty Goldstein and his wife Melissa of Bristol, R.I., Robert Goldstein and his wife Christine of Cranston, R.I., Scott Lebow and his wife Karen of Foxboro, Layla Hosseini of Canton, Allison, Abby and Jack Goldstein of Maspee and cherished great grandfather of Joviana Goldstein, Jace Goldstein, Amy Lebow and Sydney Lebow. Loving brother of the late George Goldstein, Charlotte Hurst, Henrietta Norman, Gertrude Klein. Retired employee of Hendries Ice Cream Co. for over 30 years. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, North St., Randolph on Friday June 3 at 10a.m. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Donna and Steven Lebow in Canton on Friday and continuing on Sunday. Remembrances may be made to National Kidney Foundation , 30 East 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016

William A. Forman

June 1, 2011

William A. Forman, Of Hull, on May 30, 2011. Beloved husband of Florence (Webber). Devoted father of Beatrice “Beze” Forman of Hull, & the late Lawrence R. Forman. Dear grandfather of Jonathan Charles & Michelle Leary. Great grandfather of Allison Leary. Brother of Saul Forman. Graveside Services at the Hull Village Cemetery, Hull, on Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Stanley S. Shein

May 30, 2011

SHEIN, Stanley S. Of Newton, on May 27, 2011. Beloved husband of Irene (Kalfon). Devoted father of Debra Shein-Gerson and her husband Jim and the late Kate Taylor. Step father of Danielle and Dominique Kalfon. Dear grandfather of David, Alex, Jessica Gerson and Andrew Taylor. Loving brother of the late Sonya Friedman. Services at the Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St, Newton on Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the Gerson residence in Westwood Tuesday 12-4 & 6-8 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Good Shepherd,2042 Beacon St. Newton MA 02468

Saul L. Stein

May 30, 2011

STEIN, Saul L. 93, of Boca Raton, FL, and formerly of Haverhill and Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on May 28 . Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Shuman) and the late Evelyn (Rubin). He was the son of the late Fannie and Hyman Stein and the loving son-in-law of the late Leah and Bob Shuman, Saul is survived by his daughters Ellie Stein, and Linda Rabin (Louis), as well as his brother-in-law Howard Shuman. He was “bumpa” to his grandchildren Alex Tingus, Jennifer Quinn, Nicole Morse (Daryl), Liz Kruse (Joe), Missie Smith (Brian), and his great-grandchildren, Keith Tingus, Leah and Taylor Kruse, and Madsen and Colby Smith. Graveside Services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park Tuesday, May 31st at 1:45pm

Aaron Cohen

May 28, 2011

Aaron Leon Cohen- of Canton formerly of Framingham and Newton, on May 27, 2011. Beloved husband of 68 years to Evelyn (Wenetsky) Cohen. Dear son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Tarmy) Cohen. Devoted father of Lawrence Cohen and his wife Meryl of Newton, Robert Cohen and his wife Karen of Bolton, Martin Cohen and his wife Judyth of Andover and Shellee Golden and her husband Thomas of Hingham. Loving grandfather of Stephanie Mongeon and her husband Christopher , Kim Cohen and Susan Benn, Rachel Calheta and her husband Marc, Neil Cohen and his wife Lainie, Michael Cohen and his wife Lindsay, Emily Cohen, Toby  Cohen, Joshua, Jacob, Katie, Nicholas Golden. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Temple Sinai , 25 Canton St. Sharon on Monday May 30, 2011 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury,  Shiva at his late residence until 9:00 pm Monday and Tuesday Thru Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Old Colony Hospice ,One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368 or Congregation Beth El of The Sudbury River Valley 105 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

F. Stanley Litchman

May 27, 2011

F. Stanley Litchman-of Dedham , formerly of Brookline on May 27, 2011.Beloved husband of 63 years to Florence ( Harris) Litchman. Devoted father of Gerald Litchman and his wife Lisa , Janet Wolbrom and her husband Norman.Dear grandfather of Joshua, Adam and Zachary Litchman, Steven and Michael Wolbrom. Loving brother of Joseph and Herbert Litchman Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday May 29, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park family and friends are invited to Newbridge on The Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd. Dedham until 3:30 pm In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131

DIRECTIONS TO  TEMPLE SINAI FROM THE NORTH

South on  Route  128 South  to Route  95 towards Providence take exit  11 A  Neponset St.

Canton  proceed  1.5 miles  to the Bridge Viaduct take a right onto Walpole St. follow  signs

To Sharon Memorial Park at about  1.4  miles  take a left  go past the main entrance  of Sharon

Memorial Park at  the end of the street take a right at Stop sign  proceed onto Canton St.  right under

The railroad bridge  to the left is the entrance to Temple  Sinai

Jeanne Glasberg

May 27, 2011

GLASBERG, Jeanne Of Newton on May 26, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Lester H. Glasberg. Devoted mother of Marc S. Glasberg of Boston. Loving sister of Celia Rothberg, Esther Kessner and Seymour Oven. Also survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday May 27 at 12:45pm. Remembrances may be made to The Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St, Newton 02460

Jack Halpern

May 24, 2011

Halpern-Jack, age 98, of Brookline on May 23, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Fran Halpern, the former Brookline Town Clerk. Devoted father of Bonnie Halpern of NYC. Loving brother of Betty Winer of Newton. Dear uncle of Stacey Winer of Newton. Services at Temple Sinai, 50 Sewall Ave., Brookline on Thursday, May 26 at 1:00 pm. Following  interment  at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, family and friends are invited to the home of Paula and Bradley Stone in Belmont until 8 pm on Thursday. Remembrances may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 715 Albany Street, Suite 329, Boston, MA  02118 or to a charity of your choice.

William Landau

May 22, 2011

 

William Landau- of Brookline ,on May 22, 2011.Beloved husband of the late Janet Landau.Dear son of the late Reuben and Frances Landau.Compassionate and Loving Father of only child John Landau of Florida.Graveside services at The Hand and Hand Cemetery 2690 Centre St. West Roxbury ,MA on Tuesday May 24 at  12:00 noon.Following services friends and family are invited to the Golden Temple Restaurant ,1651 Beacon St. Brookline until 3:00 pm Tuesday .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to SPCA Tampa Bay ,9099 130th Avenue North ,Largo , Fl. 33773

 


Louise Goldman

May 17, 2011

Goldman-Louise “Libby” (Hahn), 87, of West Bloomfield, Michigan (formerly of Waban and Brookline), died May 13, 2011.

The daughter of Morris and Sarah Hahn of Dorchester, MA, Libby was born November 3, 1923. On September 14, 1946 Libby married Albert Goldman and they were together for more than 55 years until his death on March 27, 2002.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard (Lynn) Goldman of Honokaa, Hawaii, and Paul (Cindy) Goldman of West Bloomfield, Michigan; grandchildren, Joshua Ben, Jeremy Zack; great-grandson, Zachary Ryan; Brother Lester Hahn of Florida and Sister Marilyn Skolnick of Florida; as well as many other loving family members and friends.

Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, May 22 at 10:45 am.

Remembrances  may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or a charity of one’s choice.

Jeanette Willinger

May 17, 2011

Willinger-Jeanette (Zwern) of Brookline, on May 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Max Willinger. Devoted mother of Dr. Rhonda Willinger and her husband Dr. Wayne Chan of Newton. Dear grandmother of Jamie and Jared Chan. Services at the Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton, on Friday, May 20 at 11am. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA  02472.

Nicholas Thomas Post

May 13, 2011

Nicholas Thomas Post,  Of Natick on May 10, 2011, age 29. Cherished son of Christopher and Stacey (Sherman) Post of Natick. Beloved grandson of Leslie Sherman of Boca Raton, FL and the late Robert Sherman and the late Joan and Gerald Post of Orleans, MA. Dear nephew of Lisa and Anthony Barnes, and Martin and Martha Post. Loving cousin of Zachary, Lisa, Tessa and Alex. He will forever be remembered by his many friends in the musical community whose love and support always inspired him. A day of remembrance will be held in his honor on Saturday, May 21, 2-8 p.m. at the home of his parents in Natick. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Nicholas was a graduate of Natick High School Class of 1999.

Eunice Berman

May 12, 2011

Berman-Eunice( Levenson) of Peabody ,formerly of Lynnfield and Wakefield , on May 12, 2011 .Beloved wife of the late  Bernard A. Berman. Devoted mother of Robert Berman and his wife Ronnie and  Diane  Berman . Dear grandmother of  Jamie  and Rachael Berman .Loving sister of  Lawrence Levenson and the late Harold  Levenson and Gwen Fritz. Services at Temple Emanuel 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield on Sunday May 15 at  2:00 pm, following interment at Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Wakefield, a memorial observance  will be held at Towne Center , Brooksby Village Drive , Peabody until 9:00 pm Sunday and continuing  Monday 1:30 -5:00 pm and 6:30-9:00 pm at her residence at Brooksby Village.In lieu of  flowers remembrances may be made to The Arthritis Foundation , 29 Crafts St. Suite 450,Newton,MA 02458 or Robert I. Lappin Foundation 29 Congress St. , P.O. Box 986, Salem, MA  01970

Charlotte Sorgman

May 12, 2011

Sorgman-Charlotte ( Margolis) of Framingham, on May 12, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul Sorgman. Devoted mother of Dr. Margo Sorgman of Chicago, IL and Bernette Rashba and her husband Dr. Allan Markle Rashba of Newton. Loving sister of the late Pearl Sgan, Rose Levine and Egdon Margo. Dear grandmother of Laura Sorgman, Sara Rashba and Jill Goldstein. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South Street, Stoughton on Sunday, May 15 at 11am.  Following the service a memorial observance will be at the home of Bernette and Dr. Allan Rashba through 8 pm on Sunday and continuing on Monday, 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Sol Amor Hospice, 415 Boston Turnpike, Suite 303, Shrewsbury, MA  01545.

Thelma DeLuca

May 9, 2011

DeLuca-Thelma (Huberman), formerly of Newton on May 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Mario DeLuca. Devoted mother of Priscilla Averbuck of NYC, Bruce Firger and his wife Randy of Great Barrington, Jon Firger and his wife Patricia of Haverhill and Barbara Whitney of Thomaston, Maine. Loving sister of Burt Huberman of Newton and the late Sidney Huberman and George Huberman. Dear grandmother of Thirteen grandchildren and Twelve Great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA  02472 or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas,TX 75244.

Muriel Ross

May 9, 2011

Muriel ( Goldman) Ross-of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Quincy and Stoughton ,on May 8, 2011.Beloved wife of the late Samuel Ross.Devoted mother of Nancy Ross Lipsky  and her significant other Bill House of  Eagle , CO, Jeffrey P. Ross and his wife Elinor  of Chestnut Hill, Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross and her significant  other  David Aronson of Brookline. Dear grandmother of Ken and Andrew Lipsky, Peter and Matthew  Ross, Sam Troy and Danielle  Troy-Stuart . Loving sister of the late Irving “ Macy” Goldman.Private Graveside services on Wednesday May 11, 2011.Memorial observance at the home of  Elizabeth “ Betsy” Ross, Wednesday only  4-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzhiemers  Association   , 311 Arsenal St. , Watertown, MA 02472 or The Rogerson House , 434 Jamaicaway , Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

John R. Chapin, III

May 9, 2011

CHAPIN, John “Jesse” Revere, III Of Canton, on May 7, 2011. Beloved husband of Amy (Podell). Dear son of Margaret (Crowley) Chapin of Cohasset and the late Henry DeFord Chapin. Devoted father of Jason Henry Chapin and David Andrew Chapin. Adored nephew of Flora “Kate” Crowley. Loving brother of Hannah Chapin Foley and her husband James Foley. Cherished uncle of Cameron John Foley, Grace Chapin Foley, and Holden Joseph Foley. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:45 a.m. Follow the Graveside Service Arrows toward the administration building. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Tuesday & Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The United Way. He graduated from Cohasset High School and from the University of New Hampshire where he was a member of Theta Chi. Jesse enjoyed Sandy Beach, Little Harbor, and loud music and was a computer genius. He was a life long Red Sox and Bruins Fan. Jesse will be remembered as a devoted father and husband, loving “Uncle Buck” and cherished son and brother and friend to all. Jesse had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed.

Beverly J. Mann (Kupersmith) Bartolo

May 5, 2011

BARTOLO, Beverly J. Mann (Kupersmith) Of Wayland, formerly of Needham on May 4, 2011. Beloved wife of the late George Mann. Dear daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl (Cooper) Kupersmith. Devoted mother of Jodi Kelsey and her husband Douglas, and Jamie Parsons and her husband DeWitt. Adored Mema of Geoffrey and his wife Maureen, Michael, Becky and Sara Kelsey, Daniel and his wife Holly, Casey and her husband Joe, and Jake Parsons. Great grandmother of Henry and Zoe Kelsey. Loving sister of Phyllis Brown and her husband Al, Donald Kupersmith and his wife Sandy. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, May 6th. Following the burial family and friends are invited to the home of Jamie and DeWitt Parsons on Friday from 1:30 pm, until sundown and Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Amercian Diabetes Association.

Ruben Blinder

May 2, 2011

BLINDER, Ruben Of Newton, on May 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Kapitt). Dear son of the late Zaleg & Pearl (Zwicki) Blinder. Devoted father of Deborah Blinder, Jordan Blinder & his wife Hayley & Karen S. Blinder & the late Steven Blinder. Dear grandfather of Jared, Emily & Alexis. Loving brother of the late Harry Blinder, Louis Blinder & his surviving wife Lillian Blinder. Graveside services at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, May 2, at 2 p.m. Shiva at his late residence. Remembrances may be made to Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel, 561 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459 or the N.E. Hebrew Academy, 9 Prescott St., Brookline, MA 02445.

Mark Aviles

April 29, 2011

Mark Aviles-On  April 28, 2011.of  Fall River  ,Suddenly at age 41 .Dear son of Francisco and Olga Aviles .Born in New York  to Parents of Portugese Jewish Ancestry , who emigrated to San Juan , Puerto Rico in the 1930’s.

Beloved brother of  Anthony  of Brooklyn, NY . Dear uncle and devoted friend .Well know Pastry chef in Southcoast.Graveside services were held on Friday April 29 at Centre Street Jewish Cemetery West Roxbury.

Rabbi Barry Starr  of Temple Israel Sharon Officiated.

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