Archive: September, 2010

Virginia VARA, “Gini” (Gangi) Affectionately known as “Gigi”, of West Newton on Sept. 9, 2010. Dear daughter of the late Peter and Anna H. Gangi. Beloved wife of Henry D. Vara, Jr. Devoted mother of Holli Pauline Vara, Henry Dante Vara III, Christian Dante Vara and his wife Ellen and the late Lisa Ann Vara. Cherished grandmother of Lisa and Zachary McAuliffe, Nicholas, Mitchell, Jack-Henry, Scott-Christian, Eliza and Isabel Vara. Dear sister of Louis Peter Gangi and his wife Vincenza M. and Lawrence Peter Gangi. Funeral Mass at St. Bernard’s Church, West Newton on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours at the Henry J. Burke Funeral Home, 56 Washington St., WELLESLEY HILLS on Sunday, Sept. 12, 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St. (Suite 3H), Watertown, MA 02472.

John F. AMATO Of Norwood on Sept 9, 2010. Beloved husband of Marlene (Cusner). Devoted father of Gina and Craig Jones and Matthew and Megan Amato. Loving brother of Beverly Folts and Lorelei Durkott. Graveside services at the Baker Street Jewish Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury on Monday Sept 13 at 11 am. Remembrances may be made to The American Heart Assoc, 20 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Diabetes Assoc 330 Congress St, Suite 501, Boston, MA 02210

NEWMAN, Abraham Formerly of Quincy and Holborook on September 6, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Naomi (Frankel). Devoted father of Janet Silverberg and her husband Marshall of Randolph and MIchele Kaye and her husband Gerald of Sharon. Dear grandfather of Faith Ferrando and her husband Joseph, Amanda and Michael Wall, Daniel and Jacqueline Kaye and great grandfather of Abigail Kaye and Emily Wall. Loving brother of the late Frances Weinstein, Irving, Samuel and Leonard Newman. Services at Temple Beth Am 871 North Main St., Randolph on Wednesday September 8 at 12 noon. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am Randolph or Temple Sinai, Sharon

WEINSTEIN, Edith L. (Barkan) Of Canton, formerly of Waltham, on September 6, 2010. Beloved wife of Samuel Weinstein. Devoted mother of Barbara Russell and her husband Gordon of New Hampshire and Ellen M. Zane and her husband Peter of Hingham. Graveside services at the Beth Israel Memorial Park, South Street, Waltham, on Wednesday Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. Memorial observance will be at her late residence through sundown Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to Gann Academy, 333 Forest St., Waltham, Ma. 02452.

Of Boston and Falmouth, suddenly on September 6, 2010. Beloved wife of Ted Cutler. Devoted mother of Robert Cutler and his wife Pam, Joel Cutler and his wife Randi, and Ellen Calmas and her husband Richard. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey and Katherine, David, Rachael, Sarah, Mallory, Alexander, Samantha and Benjamin. Loving sister of the late Leonard Berman. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Chestnut Hill on Wednesday September 8 at 9 am. Memorial observance will be at her residence in Boston on Wednesday through 4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 280 Hillside Ave., Needham, MA 02494 or to the Silent Spring Institute, 29 Crafts St., Newton MA 02458.

Beverly L. Promer of Framingham on September 4, 2010 at age 77. Devoted mother of Linda DeBlois and her husband Ronald of Bellingham and Steven Schlosberg and his wife Michele of Uxbridge. Dear Grandmother of Rachel DeBlois, Jocelyn Blanchard and her husband David, and Daniel Schlosberg. Loving sister of Ronald Promer and his wife Nancy of Pennsylvania. Loving Aunt of Julie Denlinger and Alan Promer. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 2:45 PM. Memorial Observance at the home of Linda and Ronald DeBlois on Sunday until 8 PM and Monday 2-8 PM. Remembrances in her memory may be made to MetroWest Homecare and Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702 or Rose Monahan House, 10 Judith St., Worcester, MA 01604.

ZAFRON, Philip Of Delray Beach , Fla. Formerly of Chestnut Hill, on Sept 3, 2010. Beloved husband of Barbara (Reed). Devoted father of Gary Zafron and his wife Marie, Neal Zafron and his wife Joanna, Barry Keesan and his wife Donna and Carol Stone and her husband Alan. Dear Grandfather of many grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Loving brother of the late Max, Samuel and Lewis Zafron. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday Sept. 5 at 1:45 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Carol and Alan Stone on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Conquer Cancer Coalition, PO Box 67308, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

WISE, Helen Age 102, formerly of Chestnut Hill on August 31, 2010. Dear daughter of the late Boris and Elizabeth (Shapiro) Wise. Devoted aunt of Ruth Miller and her husband Joseph and Irwin Chafetz and his wife Roberta. Beloved great aunt of Steven Miller, Barry Miller, Sharon and Allan Haims, Mark and Melissa Miller, Howard and Amy Chafetz and Larry and Rachel Chafetz. Also survived by nieces and nephews and many great grand nieces and nephews. Loving sister of the late Esther Chafetz, Rose Wise, Sarah Mitchell, Myra Levey, Michael, Max & Irving Wise. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St, (Corner of Chestnut St) WEST NEWTON on Sunday Sept 5 at 11a.m. Following the interment in the Indepdendent Pride of Boston Cemetery, Baker St, West Roxbury memorial observance will be at the Clubhouse at the Hills (Mainstone) Wayland. A memorial observance will continue at the home of Ruth and Joseph Miller, Wayland on Monday & Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Center St, Roslindale, MA. 02131

Barbara Schilling-(Barron) of Newton, on August 28, 2010. Beloved wife of Dr. Albert Schilling. Devoted mother of Debby Wolfe and her husband Gary, Carol Dores and her husband Bob, and Margie Butcher and her husband Steve. Dear grandmother of Allison Wolfe, Katy Wolfe, Michael Dores, Josh Dores , and Savannah Butcher. Dear sister of Irma (Perlis) Bookman. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton on Monday August 30, 2010 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at her residence until 9:00 pm Monday and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund under the direction of Dr. Ursula Matulonis Dana Farber Cancer Institute , Dana 1210 , 44 Binney St.,Boston, MA 02115

Dr. Andrew T. McAfee- of Newton, on August 27, 2010. Beloved husband of Jill Hahn. Dear son of James and Matilde ( Paolini) McAfee. Devoted father of Emma Rose McAfee-Hahn, Jordan Gill McAfee-Hahn, Elie Chance McAfee-Hahn. Loving Brother of Paul McAfee, Tobin McAfee Francesca Fanuele .Dear Son in Law of Richard and Sheila Hahn .Dear Brother in Law of Sharyn Hahn and Pamela and Michael Feigin.Services at Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston ( Attendant parking on the Riverway) on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at 11:00 am.Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield memorial observance will be held at the home Kristin and Scott Freeman until 8:00pm Tuesday and continuing Wednesday and Thursday 5:00pm-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Beacon Academy 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA. 02215-5396

Bertha Freedman- ( Sontag) of Brookline, On Aug. 25, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Archie Freedman. Devoted mother of Stephen and Carol Freedman and Leslie and Richard Saltzberg.Loving sister of the late Mitzi Heckman and Leo Sontag. Also survived by her Nephew and Niece Robert and Karen Sontag and grandnieces and greatgrandneices and nephews.Graveside services were held on Thursday Aug. 26.Remembrances may be made to Aid for Cancer Research P.O. Box 376, Newton, MA 02459

Gateman-Elizabeth E. (Spencer), on August 23, 2010. Beloved wife of Gerald Gateman. Sister of Henry and Philip Spencer. Graveside services at the Golden Crown Cemetery, Woburn on Thursday, August 26 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Irving Lee- of Boynton Beach, Fl. , formerly of Brockton, on August 23, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Leonora ( Kikoen) Lee. Devoted father of Joseph Andrew Lee and his wife April of Raleigh, NC .Cherished grandfather of Leandra, Abigail and Samantha Lee . Dear companion of Roz Staller.Graveside services at Beth Israel Cemetery , 232 Fuller St. Everett, on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 11:00 am. Following services family and friends are invited to Spinelli’s Function Facility ( 1 Newbury St. ) Route one South , Lynnfield until 2:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzhiemer’s Assoc. 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 ( www.alz.org)

Beatrice YOFFA, ( Gibber) August 21 2010, of Warrington PA formally of Beverly MA. Beloved wife of the late Borah Yoffa. Devoted mother of Sue Savy of Peabody, MA and Sandy Fisher (Mark) of Churchville PA. Loving Grandmother of Perry Savy, Tracy and Joseph Cranson, and Lauren and Josh Fisher. Loving great grandmother of Jacob. Shiva will be observed at the home of Sue Savy thru Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory maybe made to Arts for the Manor care of Neshaminy Manor Home 1660 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976.

Schonberg- Bronia (Langer) of Brookline on August 18, 2010. A survivor of the Holocaust. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf Schonberg. Devoted mother of Susan and Bruce Creditor of Sharon. Beloved Oma of Yael Creditor and Avi Creditor. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond St. Sharon on Friday, August 20 at 11 am. Following the interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, shiva will be held at the home of Susan and Bruce Creditor. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel of Sharon,125 Pond St. Sharon, MA 02067.

Burack-Nancy (Joseph) of Brookline, formerly of Newton on August 12, 2010. Beloved wife of Alan Burack. Dear daughter of Rene (Silverman) Joseph and the late Alvin Joseph. Devoted mother of Jeff Watchmaker, Liz Liberatore and Alex Burack. Dear grandmother of David Liberatore. Loving sister of Warren Joseph, Karol Joseph and Patty Joseph. Graveside services at the Shara T’Fila Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be in the Community Room of 50-60 Longwood Avenue, Brookline on Sunday until 9 pm and continuing on Monday 4-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Conquer Cancer Coalition of MA, P.O. Box 67308, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. www.conquercancer.org

Wiener-Lydia (Gliserman) of Sharon on August 12, 2010. Devoted mother of Jeffrey and Julie. Dear grandmother of Laura, Dagney,Jacob and Charles. Loving sister of Michael and Gail Gliserman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, August 15 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of her son Jeffrey through Monday evening. Remembrances may be made to Bastyr University, C/O Dept of Development, 14500 Juanita Drive North East, Kenmore, WA 98028 in support of Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center.

Winter-Helena (Hakman) of Newton on August 10, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Devoted mother of Mary Morgan and her husband Steven Morgan of Newton and the late Stan Winter. Dear grandmother of David Winter and his wife Malkah, Michael Winter, Bryan Winter and his wife Erin, Barry Morgan, Amy Morgan and six great grandchildren. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, August 12 at 1 p.m.. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Thursday until 9 pm and Friday until 4 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Alvin C. Tamkin, formerly of Brookline, MA passed away peacefully in Needham, MA on August 10, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Boston, Judge Tamkin had a long and storied history in Massachusetts law and politics. A graduate of Dorchester High School, Boston University and Boston University Law School, where he served as an Editor of the Boston University Law Review, Judge Tamkin served as First Justice of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hingham Division, for three decades and presided in other courts around the Commonwealth including Newton, Quincy and Dedham and as a Judge on the Massachusetts District Court Appellate Division. A veteran of World War II, Judge Tamkin was elected to three terms to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing Dorchester’s Ward 14, and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Governor’s Council. Appointed to the Bench in 1963 by Governor John Volpe, Judge Tamkin remained an active member of the Massachusetts Bar for 62 years until his formal retirement from the Bar last month. Judge Tamkin was a member of the Plymouth County, Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations, a Past President of the Boston University Law School Alumni Association and a Past President of the America Jewish Congress. Judge Tamkin was awarded Boston University Law School’s Silver Shingle Award for Service to the Law School, and served on the Supreme Judicial Court’s Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure which drafted the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure. Married and devoted to the late Jacqueline C. Tamkin for 43 years, Judge Tamkin was a devoted father and mentor to his two sons who both followed his path in the law. He was a loving and devoted grandfather to each of his 7 grandchildren whose success in school, sports and life was followed in great detail and with much pride. Judge Tamkin called his grandchildren the joys of his life. Judge Tamkin leaves his son Jonathan and his wife Cynthia Caporal Tamkin of Needham, MA and their children Andy, Ricky, Dylan and Jenny, his son Daniel and his wife Lucinda Cardinal of Manhasset, NY and their children, Emily, Elizabeth and Nicholas, and his brother Stanley of Chicago, Il. Funeral Services will be held at 10AM Thursday August 12, 2010 at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham MA, www.tbsneedham.org. Following interment, family and friends are invited to join the Tamkin family at Temple Beth Shalom from Noon to 4 PM. In lieu of followers, donations made be made in Judge Tamkin’s memory to the Jimmy Fund c/o Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445 or to The Variety Club of New England Fund at Children’s Hospital Boston c/o Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn Street # 731 Boston, MA 02215-5301 or to a charity of your choice

Dr. Philip B. Bern-of Newton, on August 8, 2010. Optometrist in Mission Hill for 54 years. Beloved husband of Sandra (Miller) Bern. Devoted father of Steven and his wife Tiina of Finland, Martin and his wife Holly of Oakland, CA, and Rick and his wife Jaimie of Needham. Dear grandfather of Julius, Nathan, Bryce and Zachary Bern. Brother of the late Sol and Daniel. Dear brother- in -law of Arthur Miller and his wife Barbara of Canton. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway , Newton, on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00 pm Tuesday and continuing Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Aid For Cancer Research , P.O. Box 376 , Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Haskell A. Lampke, of Boca Raton, Fl, formerly of Hull, passed away August 7, 2010, 2 months after his 100th birthday. He was the beloved husband of Adelaide (Ulman/Berger) and was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years Ruth (Miller). Devoted father of Robert S. Lampke, M.D. and his wife Edna of New York and James B. Lampke, Esq. and his wife Cindy of Hull, he was also the cherished “Pa” of grandchildren Daniel, Hull and Tel Aviv and Rachel, Hull. He also leaves his caring “step-children” James Berger, Illinois and Joan Crumpton, Florida. A 72 year member of the Massachusetts Bar, he was the former Town Counsel of Hull and a principal in the firm of Lampke and Lampke. Haskell was active in the Masons, Knights of Pythias, B’nai Brith, Temple Beth Sholom and other civic organizations. He loved boating, fishing, golf, life and most of all his family. Funeral from Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. followed by burial at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva week at the home of Jim and Cindy Lampke. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Temple Beth Sholom. 600 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226

Esther Fishman (Hirsh) of Watertown on August 1, 2010 at age 89. Beloved wife the late Rubin Fishman. Devoted Mother of Janet Fishman of Watertown and Edward Fishman and his wife Bonny of Florida. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 11:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be private. Remembrances in Esther’s memory may be made to the Boston Chapter of Hadassah, 2001 Beacon Street, Suite 101, Boston, MA 02135.

Howard Levin of Framingham formerly of Newton on July 31, 2010 at age 79. Beloved husband of Patricia (Poster) Levin. Devoted Father of Melissa Levin of Natick and Dana O’Connor and her husband Brian of Mendon. Loving Papa of Brandon, Sammy, and Hayleigh O’Connor. Dear Brother of Phyllis Levine of Mexico and Beverly Cohen of Randolph. Graveside services at the Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 3 PM. Memorial observance at his late residence until 9 PM Monday and on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Howard was the Owner & Operator of Longwood Realty Associates in Newton for 25 Years. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

CASWELL, Abraham “Al” Of Stoughton, MA passed away at home on July 29 at 96 years old with his family by his side. Beloved husband for 71 years of Ethel Greenstein Caswell. Cherished father of Sharon and her husband Neal Andelman and Ina Beder and her husband the late Alan Beder. Adored grandfather of Julie and Jeffrey Mokotoff, James and Anne Croteau Andelman, Jonathan and Suzanne Barrett Beder and Michael and Tamara Beder. Proud great grandfather of Isabelle, Sophia, and Aidan Mokotoff, Ivy and Lucy Andelman, Jacob, Mitchell and Caden Beder and Arianna and Andrew Beder. Loving brother to Anne Robbins and the late Israel Caswell and the late Goldye Baker. He also leaves many devoted nieces and nephews. Al spread to all his good cheer, his dry sense of humor, and his kindness. He lived his life with a quiet dignity and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, August 1 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance following the burial until 4:00 PM and in the evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and continuing Monday from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to Temple Beth Am Seniors, Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368 or The Bridge Center, 470 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324.

Arlene-“Cissy” (Jacobson) Warshaw( of Aventura, Fl, formerly of Atlanta, GA. and Newton, MA, on July 25, 2010. Beloved wife of Melvin Warshaw. Devoted mother of Neal Levitan and his wife Audrey of Cambridge and Jeffrey Levitan and his wife Jane of Laconia, NH .Loving aunt of Peter Jacobson and his wife Maddy , Fern and Danny Toccin. Dear sister of Donald Jacobson and his wife Lola of Bal Harbour, Fl .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon ) on Thursday July 29 , 2010 at 12:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Neal and Audrey Levitan until 9:00 pm Thursday ,Friday 12 noon to 5:00 pm and Saturday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The National Brain Tumor Society 124 Watertown St. ( Unit 2D) Watertown, MA 02472 or The Pan/Mass Challenge in honor of Neal Levitan 77 4th Ave, Needham, MA 02494.

Wendi J. Corbett(Ostrov) 54, of Brockton, suddenly on July 24, 2010. Dear wife of Richard, loving mother to Stacey Corbett of W. Bridgewater and Heather Thistle of Brockton. Dear grandmother of Kyle and Ryan Thistle of Brockton. Loving sister of Brad and Louise Ostrov of Santa Clara, CA and dear aunt of Ian and Aiden Ostrov of Oceano, CA. Devoted daughter of Irving Ostrov of Randolph and the late Barbara J. Ostrov. Visiting at 12:15 and services at 1pm on Tuesday, July 27th at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St. Randolph, MA. Shiva at the home of Irving Ostrov, Tuesday evening 6-9, Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9pm and Thursday, 1-4 and 6-9 pm. Burial will be private. Contributions to her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Peg Erlanger- of Newton, on July 24, 2010.Beloved Daughter of the late Florence ( Cohen) Erlanger and Jay Herman Erlanger.Dear sister of Steven Erlanger of Paris, France.Also survived by a devoted circle of friends.Graveside services at The Newton Cemetery 791 Walnut St. Newton , on Tuesday July 27 , 2010 at 11:00 am. Following services, family and friends are invited to her residence until 3:00 pm Tuesday .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Lionheart Foundation , PO Box 170115, Boston, MA 02117, Alternatives to Violence Project of MA , Box 333 ,Concord, MA 01742, MAZON, A Jewish Response To Hunger , 10495 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 100 , Los Angeles, CA 90025 or Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, 355 Boylston St. , Boston, MA 02116

Greiff-Amanda Caren of Boca Raton , formerly of Needham , on July 21, 2010. Beloved Daughter of Patricia ( Levi) Greiff of Boca Raton , FL and Daniel Greiff and his wife Deborah of Needham.Dear sister of Andrew Greiff and his wife Kim, Mitchell, Jared , Joshua and Zoe Greiff. Loving aunt of Jacob and Harrison Greiff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Monday July 26 at 12:45 pm. Following services memorial observance will be held at the home of Barrie and Carol Greiff until 8:00 pm Monday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Boca West Cancer Research Unit , c/o Joanne Goldberg, 19490 Bayview Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Esther ( Plotkin) Fearer of Randolph , on July 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Abraham “Butch” Fearer . Devoted mother of Beverly Feldman and her husband Mark of Sharon,Linda Langenthal and her husband Terry of Randolph.Beloved Nana to Michael Feldman and his wife Cyre, Jeffrey Feldman and his wife Meredith, Heidi and Sheri Feldman.Loving great Nana to Elizabeth, Ilana, Benjamin , Aimee and Matthew Feldman.Loving sister of Irving Plotkin of Delray Beach, Fl. Services at Temple Beth Am 871 No. Main St. Randolph on Monday July 19, 2010 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park , Randolph the family will be at her residence until 7:00 pm Monday and thru Sunday evening July 25th.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Schepens Eye Research Institute of Boston 20 Staniford St. Boston, MA. 02114

GOLDMAN, Sarah “Sally” (Tobin) Of Delray Beach, Florida, on July 17, 2010, at age 95. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Goldman. Devoted mother of George Goldman and his wife Arlene of Boca Raton, FL, and Stanley Goldman of Delray Beach, FL. Dear grandmother of Beth and Sanford Tassel, Jennifer Goldman and Johnas Cuckier, Risa Goldman and Gary Madison, and Julie and Jim Tombari. Great-grandmother of Ethan and Drew Tassel, Arielle Levine and Evelyn Cuckier, Tucker and Sawyer Madison, and Isabella and Joshua Tombari. Loving sister of the late Hyman and Charles Tobin. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Wednesday, July 21 at 2:45 PM. Following services Memorial Observance at the home of Jennifer Goldman until 9:00 pm Wednesday, and Thursday 2:00-4:30 pm and 6:30-9:00 pm, Friday 2:30-6:00 pm. Donations in Sarah’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel

Jesse Saul Friedman- , 29 of Brookline, died Saturday July 17, 2010 Beloved son of Irene and Ronne Friedman, brother of Zachary, grandson of Ina and Sam Starobin and Evelyn Neumann. Funeral service Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Temple Israel, The Riverway, Boston. Parking available on The Riverway. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Memorial observance at Temple Israel following the interment Wednesday until 4:00 PM and Wednesday evening 7:00 to 9:00 PM: Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 Pm and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Jesse S. Friedman Fund: Riverway Project 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215

Saftler- Melvin A. of Brockton, on July 14, 2010 . Beloved husband of Toby ( Nerenberg ) Saftler. Devoted father of Deborah Baron and her husband Edward of Brockton, Louis Saftler of Windsor, Ct. Charles Saftler and his wife Colleen of Studio City, CA . Dear grandfather of Marci Siegel and her husband Christopher , Sarah Kelly and her husband Aaron , Hannah and Jackson Saftler .Loving greatgrandfather of Joseph and Adam Siegel . Devoted brother of Morton Saftler . Services at Temple Beth Emunah 479 Torrey St. Brockton on Friday July 16, 2010 at 10:00 am.Following interment at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , the family will be at Temple Beth Emunah , memorial observance will be held at his residence Sunday thru Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Emunah or Autism Speaks , 2 Park Avenue ( 11th Floor) New York , NY. 10016

Beatrice Oriel- ( Rosenthal) of Newton ,on July 14, 2010.Beloved wife of Benjamin Oriel for 73 years. Devoted mother of Iris Clickstein and her husband Barry of Falmouth, Cheryl Ross and her husband Warren of Newton, Robert “Ricky” Oriel and his wife Judy of Newton and the late Marvin Oriel and his surviving wife Frances .Dear grandmother of Kim Mulkern and her husband Joe, Gregg Clickstein and his wife Georgina , Alex Ross , Kati Ross , Brad and Amanda Oriel .Cherished greatgrandmother of Zachary, Samantha , Sydney , Tessa and Joshua.Dear sister of the late Morris , Herman and Joseph Rosenthal, Rose Fox and Celia Oriel .Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and her loving caretaker Sarah Knight. Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday July 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 8:00 pm and Friday 1-5 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd 2042 Beacon St. Newton, MA. 02468

Barbara Layton-On July 10, 2010, of Tampa , Fl. Beloved wife of the late Murray.Devoted mother of Carol Layton and Neil Layton both of Tampa, Florida.Dear grandmother of Josh and Brooke Layton.Dear sister of Florence Samuels of Hollywood, Fl.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday July 12, 2010 at 1:45pm.

Isenberg-Seymour L. of Moody, Maine, formerly of Needham, MA on July 9, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Seder). Devoted father of Henry and Jane Isenberg. Loving brother of the late Natalie Kleinert. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, July 12 at 11:45 am. Remembrances may be made to Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine 04094.

Etta( Kaplan) Swiecicki- formerly of the West End of Boston. Beloved Wife of the late Stanley Swiecicki. Devoted Mother of Geraldine Collis of California, the late Louise Borriello of Peabody, MA, Michael Swiecicki and his wife Dorothy of Nashville, TN, and William Swiecicki and his wife Paula of Wakefield, MA. Loving Grandmother of Michael and Jack Fisher, Susan Stefanski, Steven Borriello, Lauren and Jessica Swiecicki, and Joshua Swiecicki. She is survived by 11 Great-Grandchildren. There will be a private graveside service. Observances will be held at the home of William and Paula Swiecicki, 58 Green Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 on Monday July 12 from 2-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the West End House Camp for Girls, 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA 02134.

LABOURENE-Marcia ( Gass) of Revere, on July 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Elliot J.Labourene. Devoted mother of Gerry Labourene and his wife Linda, Robert J. Labourene and Susan Porter and her husband Richard. Dear grandmother of Amy and her husband Jamie , Todd and Willie.Dear great grandmother of Isabel and Jack. Dear sister of the late Thelma Magazine.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Sunday July 11 at 11:45 am.Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Susan and Richard Porter 25 Copley St. Newton Sunday until 8:00 pm and Monday 2-4, 7-9pm and Tuesday at the home of Gerry and Linda Labourene 72 Villagewood Drive , Burlington In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to City of Hope 1055 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017 or The Red Sox Foundation 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215

Harold L. Goober- On July 8, 2010 , long time resident of Sharon. Born and raised in the West End of Boston, he was a World War II veteran with service in the pacific theater on Guam and Saipan. Harold was an accountant and life long member of the West End House Boys and Girls Club. He was past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias lodge and past president of the West End House Alumni Association.He was the Beloved husband of the late Lillian.Devoted father of Joel Goober and his wife Karen, Robert Goober and his wife Amy . Loving grandfather of Jessica, James, Samantha, Captain Gregory Goober, USMC and his wife Courtney and Lesley Rotchford and her husband Gilbert. Loving great grandfather of Charles Wyatt Rotchford. Dear brother of Melvin Goober.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (opposite 41 Dedham Street), Sharon on Sunday July 11, 2010 at 10:45 am . Following the service family and friends are invited to the Brookmeadow Country Club , 100 Everendon Rd. Canton until 3:00 pm Sunday .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to West End House Boys and Girls Club or West End House Camp, 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA 02134.

Wolfe – Esther R. “Honey” (Silverman) of Chestnut Hill, on July 7, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Charles Wolfe. Devoted mother of Robert and Barbara. Dear grandmother of 2 and great-grandmother of 4. Adored aunt of 8 nieces and 1 nephew. The last of 7 siblings. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, July 9 at 11:45 am. Following services family and friends are invited to the Library at 2010 Beacon Street, (Waterworks) Chestnut Hill on Friday until 5 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Sandler-Michael I., Age 76, of Framingham on July 5, 2010. Beloved husband for 52 years to Elaine (Barr) Sandler. Devoted father of Jeffrey and Karen Sandler of Fairfax, CA and Steven and Pamela Sandler of Highland Mills, NY. Loving grandfather of Jacob, Benjamin and Alyssa Sandler. Loving brother of the late Dr. Alan Sandler. Devoted uncle of Robert Sandler. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Thursday, July 8 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence through 5pm on Thursday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

John Carande of San Ramon, CA formerly of Brockton, MA on July 4, 2010 at age 75. Beloved husband of Roberta (Cohen). Devoted father of Neil of Copperopolis, CA, Mark Oak Park, CA, Carl and his wife Irene of Charlotte, NC and Beth Fehr and her husband Tom Alamo, CA. Dear Grandfather of Kristie and Rachel Carande and Matthew and Alison Fehr. Loving brother of the late Howard Carande. Funeral Service at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, MA on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Interment in Pride of Brockton Cemetery, Stoughton. Memorial Observance at the home of Dana and David Cohen, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. John was Captain of Rockland High School Football team and Played at the Collegiate Level for Boston University from which he graduated and was an avid Celtics, Red Sox, and 49er’s Fan. Worked for Mammoth Mart Discount Store, Lechmere of MA, Good Guys of California, and Toshiba Consumer Products for the last 20 years. Remembrances in John’s memory may be made to East Bay Hospice, 3470 Buskirk Ave
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 or Lewy Body Dementia Assn., 912 Killian Hill Road SW
, Lilburn, GA 30047.

Helen (Betcaig)ATLAS, A Holocaust surviving hero of Hyde Park on July 1, 2010. Devoted mother of Shirley Weiner and her husband Neil, Elliot Atlas and his wife Kathy and Beverly Atlas. Dear grandmother of Marc Weiner, Michael Weiner and his wife Lori and Jesse and Rachel Kennedy and great-grandmother of Maleah and Lily Weiner. Beloved sister of the late David Zaidman, Shir Monet and sister-in-law of Dina Pech, the Zaidman and Monet family. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, July 8th at 12:45pm. Memorial observance will be at the Golden Family residence on Thursday until 9pm and Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to the New England Holocaust Memorial, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110-2708.

Liebman-Bessie (Bellin) of Coral Springs, FL formerly of Framingham on June 30, 2010. Beloved wife of Leon Liebman and the late Ben Small and Syd Rosenfield. Devoted mother of Joel Small, Ronda Cohen, Joanne Scata and Richard Small. Step mother of Lorraine Albert, Judy Peters, Deborah Kravitz and the late Roberta Ceder, Stephen Liebman, Kenneth Liebman and the late Howard Liebman. Also survived by many grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Harry Bellin, Celia Baker,and Ruth Sherman. Graveside services at the Dorchester Hebrew Helping Hand Cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett on Friday, July 2 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Richard and Michelle Small on Saturday evening only. Remembrances may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

Miller-Celia (Comen) of Randolph on June 29, 2010. Beloved wife of Melvin Miller. Devoted mother of John Miller and Debra Miller-Comen. Loving sister of Hyman Comen. Graveside services at the Adas Israel Cemetery, Grove St. (off of Jeshurun Street) West Roxbury on Friday, July 2 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence, until sundown on Friday. Remembrances may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101 A First Ave. Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02454.

Berezin, Stanley of Framingham, MA ,on June 28, 2010. Cherished husband of Evelyn; beloved father of Donna Downey and her husband Dan; loving grandfather of Matt and Sarah of West Hartford Ct and her fiance, Matt Paradisi. Stan graduated from Northeastern University in 1950, and served during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Corps. He was an active member of the Framingham Rotary Club, having held several offices over the years, including the Presidency. He was proud to have been named a Paul Harris Fellow and an International Service Citation award winner. For thirty-six years he was a dedicated employee of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co serving as Executive Sales Representative. Gregarious, compassionate and community-oriented, he had many friends and was loved by the people whose lives he touched with his warmth and ever-ready sense of humor. He was recognized from his frequent daily errands, always accompanied by his companion pug, Rosie. Graveside services will be private. Family and friends are invited to his residence Friday, July 2, 2010 from 3-5 P.M. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Foster- Celia ( Segal) of Newton, on June 28, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Judge A. Frank Foster . Dear daughter of the late Barney and Mary Segal. Devoted mother of Steven Foster and his wife Gillian of Venice ,CA and Susan Zuker and her late husband Michael of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Ben and Jon Foster , Matthew Zuker and his wife Andrea, Jonathan Zuker and his wife Abbie. Loving greatgrandmother of Halle, David and Michael.Loving sister of the late Esther Pinkney, Mac Segal and Hyman Segal. Dear sister in law of Beatrice and Sandra Segal. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday June 29 at 10:45 am. Folllowing services a memorial observance will be at her residence until 8:00 pm Tuesday and continuing thru Thursday evening.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Cancer Garden of Hope P.O. Box 67308 , Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

NICHAMOFF–Sidney, 95, died June 27 at home, with his loving children Alan and Phyllis by his side. Devoted to his family, and cherished by them, he was a proud Poppy to Jon, David, Mora, Seth, Pam, Susan, Jeff and Heidi, and Pop-Pop to eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Theresa and adored son-in-law Eli, and is survived by dear sisters Fanny and Frieda. Services will be held at Parkside Chapel, Queens at noon on July 1.

LUBOW, Norman L. Of Boynton Beach Fla, formerly of Stoughton on June 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Ray (Bernstein) Lubow. Devoted father of Arlene Flatto and her husband Michael of Sharon, and Mark Lubow and his wife Nancy of Easton. Dear Grandpa of Russell Flatto and his fiancee Maria Diaz and Scott Flatto. Loving brother of the late Melvin Lubow. Brother-in- Law of Annette Lubow. Cherished friend of Molly and Jack Terban. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday June 29 at 11:45AM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Michael Flatto on Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to “Florida Friends” Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale Ma. 20131. Life member of The Masons, Knights of Pythias and Hebrew Senior Life.

Gordon-Kenneth of Dedham, formerly of Canton on June 25, 2010. Beloved husband of Rochelle (Ross). Devoted father of David Gordon and his wife Elizabeth, Paul Gordon and his wife Penny and Lisa Pearlstein and her husband Noah. Dear grandfather of Danielle, Stephanie, Rachel, Matthew, Beth, Sadie and Miriam. Loving brother of Ruth Stavisky and Carol Leinwand. Brother in law of Irene Ross. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, June 27 at 9:45 am. Memorial observance on Sunday until 8 pm in the community room of Westbrook Crossing Condominiums, 989 East Street, Dedham and continuing in the Gordon residence at Westbrook Crossing Condominiums on Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02110.

Maisie ( Cutter) Wolfson- of Newton, formerly of Taunton , on June 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Max Wolfson. Devoted father of Lillian Wolfson of Newton and Maxine Wolfson and her husband Paul Hossfield of Cranston, R.I. Dear grandmother of Meredith Hossfield. Dear sister of Harold Cutter and Ruth Krakover and the late Saul and Alfred Cutter and Esta Fay Liederman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Thursday June 24, 2010 at 2:45 pm.Following services the family will be at The Clubhouse at Hampton Place , 77 Florence St. Newton until 9:00 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a Charity of your choice.