Archive: November, 2024

of Brookline passed away on November 8, 2024. Formerly of Brockton. Connie was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Lester Gilson, and brothers Bernard (Claire) and Julian (Carol) Cohen. She was the daughter of the late Abraham and Frances (Cooper) Cohen of Brookline. Born in Boston, Connie graduated from Wheaton College in 1949. She is survived by her children Nancy Gilson Slate (Ronald), James Gilson (Joan) and Barbara Gilson (Richard). Proud grandmother of Abigail Slate Ciampa (Michael), Jenny Slate (Benjamin), and Stacey Slate, Emma and Anna Rollins and Benjamin Gilson. Beloved great-grandmother to Madeleine, Ruby, Samuel, Ida and Nadine.

Connie will be remembered as an empathic, nurturing and compassionate woman who was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Above all, she was an unselfish woman devoted to finding the good in any person she met. She was dedicated to her family first and foremost, the Jewish community and her wider community at large. She was an advocate for many causes, assuming leadership in Jewish and non-secular organizations. At the mere mention of her name, people would remark what a unique and genuine true friend she was.

Funeral service will be at 8:30 am, Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA. Burial to follow at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, MA. Shiva will be observed at her late residence from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her memory to the Anti-Defamation League, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Hadassah, Hospice of the Good Shephard. Connie’s family wishes to thank Caroline Williams and Mary Primus for their devotion and support. We are also extremely grateful to the care Connie received from the Hospice of the Good Shephard and nurse Judith Arneson.

Dorothy Freedman, lovingly known as “Nanny,” passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, just days shy of her 100th birthday. Born in New York and spending her early years in Great Barrington, MA, Dorothy later moved to Boston, where she met and married the love of her life, David Freedman, who predeceased her. Together, they built a family centered on love, resilience, and a deep appreciation for each other’s unique personalities and passions.

Dorothy and David had two children, Stacy Freedman (who passed away earlier this year) and Steven Freedman. Dorothy leaves behind a legacy in Steven, her daughter-in-law Ruth, and her beloved grandchildren—Andrew Freedman, Samantha Eisenberg, and Joshua Freedman—along with their spouses Emily, Matthew, and Lisa, respectively. Her legacy also lives on through her great-grandchildren, Emma, Nora, Noah, Grant, Jack, and Aiden, who adored her dearly.

A lover of fashion, Dorothy was always dressed to impress, never leaving the house without her hair perfectly done and her lipstick flawlessly applied. She cherished shopping trips – particularly at “bloomies” –  and took pride in sharing her impeccable style with her family. Even at 99, Dorothy was fiercely independent and a captivating presence in any room. Her mind remained sharp and curious to the very end, as she kept up with everything from award show winners to politics and sports.

Dorothy’s warmth, wit, and zest for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her family invites those who loved her to celebrate a remarkable life well-lived, honoring her strength, style, and enduring memory. Graveside service will be private. Shiva will at the home of Ruth and Steven Freedman, Thursday, November 7, from 6-9 pm.

Of Brookline, November 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Harold Koritz. Loving mother of Carla Koritz and the late Allen Koritz and Karen Koritz. Devoted grandmother of Sarah Karen Patry. Sister of the late Henry Zuckerman. Funeral Service at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:00 pm.  Remembrances in memory of Sylvia may be made to Dana – Farber Cancer Institute at danafarber.jimmyfund.org.

Born to Molly and Philip Welber on May 7, 1941, Susan Youdovin grew up in South Bend, IN and went on to attend Wellesley and Barnard Colleges.  While a true Hoosier and diehard Notre Dame fan at heart, Susan also loved New York City and eventually settled in Westfield and then Montclair, New Jersey.  Toward the end of her life, she happily returned to Massachusetts to live near family and take in what turned out to be two more spectacular New England autumns.

An avid reader, Susan was a fixture at the library wherever she lived.  She was a fan of Shakespeare and science fiction and everything in between, with a special place in her heart for poetry.  She also was a longtime subscriber to The New York Times and proudly continued to do the daily crossword puzzle (well…all but Friday and Saturday, anyway!) until her last days.

A lifetime music lover, Susan was a devoted fan of opera and classical music, as well as folk, blues, and old school rock and roll.  She sang in a number of different choirs throughout her life and greatly looked forward to the bi-weekly folk singing gatherings at Orchard Cove, her final residence.

Most of all, Susan was committed to showing up – for friends, for family, for community.  As a teen she was active in NFTY (National Federal of Temple Youth) and later became involved first with Temple Emanu-El (Westfield, NJ) and then Bnai Keshet (Montclair, NJ).  Seeing her synagogue community as a second home, she jumped into countless projects, building deeply-rooted relationships with people who meant the world to her along the way.  Whether it was creating a newsletter, reimagining synagogue offerings, helping to run a regional Yom HaShoah program, or hosting a dozen+ friends for pre-Yom Kippur dinner in her small apartment, Susan saw what needed doing and quietly just got it done.

Susan always marveled at the fact that people would pay her to write for a living.  After working for the New York City Housing and Development Administration after college, she began her career in earnest writing articles and press releases for the New Jersey town she lived in, often taking and developing the accompanying photos in a makeshift darkroom in her family’s laundry room.

Susan went on to work as a staff writer at Drew University and project director for Foundations for Learning, Incorporated.  In 1983 Susan took a job at Coleman & Pellet Inc., a position that would launch her into the field of strategic corporate communications for global pharma/medical technologies companies. She would eventually go on to co-found B&Y Communications with her friend and colleague Nancy Blethen and ultimately retire as the Executive VP of Rosica’s healthcare division.  Along the way she also edited several books, including Learn. Pray. Do Justly. Temple Emanu-El and the American Jewish Experience.

As part of her commitment to smoothing the professional road for those coming after her, Susan worked tirelessly for gender equity in the workplace.  She was deeply involved with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association and in 1999 was the first ever recipient of their Volunteer of the Year Award (now called Strategic Transformation Achievement Recognition).

Susan was married to Ira Youdovin for almost twenty years.  Even after they parted ways, they remained friends throughout their lives, staying connected through their children Julie (Justin) and Joshua, as well as grandchildren Annie and Michael.

Susan passed away on Friday, October 25 and will be deeply missed by her children and grandchildren, as well as her sister Barbara Asher, her brother Michael Welber, and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be directed to Bnai Keshet (Montclair, NJ), Planned Parenthood, Toni’s Kitchen (Montclair, NJ), the Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund (Canton, NJ), or the cardiology program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA).

The family will be observing shiva on Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 PM, with a minyan at 7:30 PM, at Bnai Keshet (99 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ).  The funeral will be held at Bnai Keshet on Sunday, November 3 at 2:30 PM.

Gertrude (Kaplan) Greenman, age 103, died October 30, 2024, in Framingham, MA. Born in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NY, Gertrude graduated from Tilden High School. During WWII, Gertrude worked for the Army Air Corps. In 1946, she married Theodore Greenman. The couple had three children: Karen (Allen) Block, Bernard “Bud” (Melinda) and Marlene (Gary) Heller. The couple lived in Brooklyn, NY; Colorado Springs, CO; and settled in Valley Stream, NY, in 1953, where they were among the founders of the Tree of Life synagogue. They stayed in Valley Stream for 33 years, before retiring to Boynton Beach, FL, in 1986. After her husband’s death, Gertrude relocated to Framingham, MA. Gertrude worked for the Town of Hempstead for 30 years, retiring in 1985. She was an avid card and mah jongg player. She and her husband loved to travel and visited many countries by plane and cruise.

Gertrude is survived by a sister, Myrtle “Mimi” Taylor. She is the grandmother of Myles (Edie) and the late Gary Block, Robyn (Mathieu) Gerbush, Jeff (Rebecca), Aileen (Matthew Gordon), Scott (Evelyn) and nine great-grandchildren.

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A Life in Full Bloom

Susan Satz Kaplan, 88, of Needham, MA, passed away on October 27, 2024. Sue was born on May 10, 1936, in Poughkeepsie, NY to Elizabeth and Louis Satz. She was the beloved wife of Jay Kaplan, loving sister to Naomi and brother-in-law Paul (predeceased), dear mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Mary, Bill and Catherine, and Jim and Caroline, precious grandmother of Drew, Ben, Frances, Lily, and Hattie, and extraordinary aunt to SaraJane and Ed Goldberg and Richard and Bonnie Lapidus.

Sue was a natural teacher, brimming with curiosity and can-do spirit. As an undergraduate at Connecticut College, she painted in oils and drew exquisite still lives and portraits. After earning her BA, in Education and Art History, she fell in love with a handsome young Coast Guard officer from Great Neck, NY, her dear Jay, and they were married on November 23, 1958.

After moving to the Boston area, for several years, to the delight of her many students, Sue taught Kindergarten at the public school at Hanscom Air Force Base, in Lincoln, MA. While raising their three rambunctious sons, Sue turned her creative gifts to floral design, becoming a central member of Temple Beth Shalom’s Garden Club. Her Highgate House studio brought joy and beauty to decades of happy customers as they celebrated their weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, and more. Sue taught, mentored, judged, and lectured widely, winning many awards, from the MFA’s famous Art in Bloom, the New England Flower Show, Maynard Winston Awards, and others. Of her many floral recognitions, Sue was perhaps most proud of her work with the Art Department at Needham High School, teaming up with students to create Art in Bloom, hosted annually at the Needham Public Library. In addition to her dearly beloved relatives, Sue loved her “Floral Family” deeply.

Sue also embodied a sense of adventure, learning to ski the icy slopes of New England when Peter, Bill, and Jim were small, then later in life traveling widely— to Alaska, Europe, Israel, and India, for instance, for a dear friend’s wedding, where she rode the rugged mountains by mule with Jay; whitewater rafting Washington’s Snake River in celebration of Peter and Mary’s marriage; hiking the White Mountains and sleeping in a high-mountain hut with Bill and Catherine; exploring Jewish history in Havana, Cuba, and the coastlines of Mexico, or hot-air ballooning in New Mexico with her grandchildren and Jim and Caroline, and sampling the many wines of Argentina, with her dear niece SaraJane, and so much more.

Her home was open to all and always filled with friends and neighbors who flocked to Sue, for conversation, a meal, comfort, laughter, joy, and, of course, bountiful, fragrant flowers, bursting with color and vitality that were and will remain a reflection of Sue and her spirit.

Sue’s funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA where Sue and Jay have been members for over 60 years. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA.

Sue’s family will be receiving shiva visitors at Temple Beth Shalom from 1-3 PM. and later at the Kaplan home, from 6-8 PM on Thursday. They will also be welcoming visitors at their home, on Friday afternoon from 3-5:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers—as much as Sue loved them!— donations in Sue’s memory may be made to The Sue Kaplan Art in Bloom Fund (https://www.giving.tbsneedham.org/donate; mail checks to: 670 Highland Ave., Needham MA 02494) and to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org; mail checks to: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.)

Zichronah Livrachah – May Sue’s memory always be for a blessing.

David Harold Gallant died on September 23, 2024. Born in New York City in 1931, he was educated there through college. At Yale University, he completed a doctorate in psychology. After moving to the Boston area, he worked as a clinical psychologist at Boston University and at what was then called Harvard Community Health Plan, now Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates.

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Don Glazer, lawyer, problem solver, magician, poet, passionate tennis player, father and grandfather died, surrounded by loved ones, on October 25th. He was 80 years young. Throughout his life Don valued friendship, family, and adventure.  In the final months of his long struggle with lung cancer and multiple myeloma, he continued to live life to the fullest. This included working tirelessly on the fourth edition of his book Glazer and Fitzgibbon on Legal Opinions, taking his tennis buddies to Wimbledon, playing cornhole with his grandchildren and having “movie nights” with friends.

Even when gravely ill, Don often declared, “I’ve lived a charmed life.” The first grandchild in an immigrant family that fled the Holocaust, Don was doted on by grandparents who celebrated his every achievement: graduation from Dartmouth College, Law Review at Harvard Law School, partner at Ropes and Gray. Later Don partnered on multiple business ventures, served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of mutual funds at Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo, authored, in addition to his Legal Opinions book, Massachusetts Corporation Law & Practice, served as advisory counsel to Goodwin Procter and co-founded a global biotech company, Beigene, that  develops life saving cancer treatments.

However, for Don, the “real” achievements were his lifelong friendships, his years coaching his daughters’ soccer teams, his travel adventures, and the creation of a family charitable fund helping save lives around the world. This past year Don took special pride in the publication of Uninvited Guests, a collection of poems that he said simply arrived in his head over many years.  The party that celebrated the book launch brought together “the luncheon club” –Don’s buddies from elementary school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, several of his Pi Lam fraternity brothers, the tennis crew, legal colleagues, his barber, his gardener, two ex-wives and more.

Don fell in love with tennis in his 30’s and it remained his passion for the rest of his life. He was elated to be able to have his own tennis court and used it daily, taking great pride to be playing with men decades younger than he was. These heated matches led to warm friendships and when Don became ill, the “tennis guys” dedicated themselves to keeping him on the court as long as possible.

Don was an indefatigable adventurer who loved to travel. He found as much wonder in an afternoon excursion to Quincy as in a trip to the Galapagos or Afghanistan. Although he always enjoyed discovering a new place, Don had a special love for the Caribbean and returned there often. Among his grandchildren’s favorite memories are their island vacations with G-Pa.  In 2021 Don found his own special piece of paradise in the Dominican Republic and began spending winters there. His home in Punta Cana became a cherished destination for family, friends and colleagues. Don gave back to the people of the DR in ways large and small. Currently there are five young men attending college in Puerto Rico thanks to “Mr Don.”

Taking Beigene public was a win-win-win experience for Don.  An amateur magician, who loved finding creative and practical solutions to problems, Don embraced the challenges of launching Beigene. When all eventually went well and his efforts yielded financial rewards, Don welcomed the opportunity to “do good with good.”  Don established the his family charitable fund soon after Beigene’s stock went public and remained on Beigene’s board so that he could better connect local cancer doctors—including his own—with Beigene’s resources.

There were so many people Don cherished in his life. He leaves his two daughters, Elizabeth Levesque (Joe) and Mollie Van Horn (Sawyer) and his five grandchildren: Ryan, Ethan and Jake Levesque and Wiley and Edie Van Horn. Don’s brothers, Neil Glazer (Pamela) and Steve Glazer (Wendi) also survive him as do their children, Kelly, Scott, Michael and Matthew.  Don also leaves his former wives, Ellen Glazer, Donna Serino and Jenny Hong, all of whom he remained close with throughout his life.  Don also leaves his wonderful caretaker and friend, Rosendo (Rossi) Maravilla and his large and varied extended family of friends, “the luncheon club”, fraternity brothers from Pi Lamda Phi at Dartmouth, his tennis buddies and all the strangers turned life long friends that he met along the adventure that was his long, meaningful and “charmed” life.

Don and his family thank his doctors, Andrew Yee, Justin Gainor, Susan Cheung, Laura Petrillo and are so grateful to Dr. Dan Cahill, who has been so important to the family.

Don will be remembered at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley on October 28th at 10:30 AM with luncheon following at the Temple.  Shiva will continue October 29^th and 30^th from 4:30-7:30 PM at Don’s home in Newton.

Donations in Don’s honor should go to HIAS or a charity that is close to your heart.

Steven Bruce Kamin, 53, of Rye Brook, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024.

Steven was born on June 22, 1971 in Boston, MA to Michael H. Kamin and Arlene (Kohner) Kamin both of whom predeceased him. He was raised in Randolph, MA and graduated from Randolph High School in 1989 after earning varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball.

He then went on and graduated from Tufts University in 1993 where he played football. After Tufts he moved to NYC to become a commodities trader. It was in Boston where he met the love of his life, Robin (Horwitz) Kamin and they were married on August 16,1997 at Pine Brook Country Club in Weston, MA.

Steven was an avid golfer and was a member of Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase, NY. He was also a benefactor for the baseball and football programs at Tufts.

He is survived by his beloved wife Robin and their three children, Lily, Michael and Jenna. He is also survived by his older sister Janice (Kamin) Kafka of West Roxbury, MA, his older brother Gary Kamin and his wife Mary Spognardi of Dedham, MA and his younger brother Eric Kamin and his wife Kristen Kamin of Shrewsbury, MA. In addition he was the loving son-in-law of Alan and Susan Horwitz of Newton, MA and Betsy and Paul Bigley of Palm Beach, FL and a loving brother in law of Stephanie and Jonathan Lang of Winchester, MA and Ryan and Erin West of Peabody, MA. He leaves 13 nieces and nephews with whom he was very close.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 10am at Congregation Emmanu-El of Westchester in Rye, NY. This will be followed by a burial at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla, NY. Visiting hours will be held immediately following the burial at the Kamin residence until 8pm. Visiting hours will continue on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at Old Oaks Country Club at 3100 Purchase Street in Purchase, NY from 4-8pm.

David Welz of Newton, 87 yrs,  on October 23, 2024. Husband of June (Hoffenberg) Welz, Son of the late Laura (Wexler) and Harold Welz, Father of Deborah (Jim) Murphy and Ronald (Laura) Welz, Grandfather of Bobby, Jake and Abby, Brother of Judith Spar, Eleanor Block and the late Barbara Lopez. 

Private burial with United States Army with military honors will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. 

Shiva will be held at the Welz residence on Wednesday, October 30th from 3pm-7pm and Thursday, October 31st from 1pm-5pm. 

Donations in David’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

of Dedham, formerly of Newton and Brookline, on October 20, 2024. Beloved Husband of the late Joan Weinstein. Devoted father of Louis Weinstein and his wife Anne (Chana) and Sarah Falber. Dear Grandfather of Leah and Alex Gindin, Rafi, Akiva and Kayla Weinstein, and Harry, Zach and Seth Falber. Beloved Great-Grandfather of Asher and Aviva and their big sister Charlie, and Lior and Naama. Loving brother of Charles Weinstein and the late Sandy, Howard Weinstein and late Carol, and Brother-in-law of the late Hope and Philip Shir and Herbert and Barbara Goldberg. Also survived by loving nieces and their spouses and families. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2 pm. Interment at Or Emet Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance on Wednesday evening, October 23, at the home of Sarah Falber and Craig Motuzick from 7-9 pm and again on Sunday, October 27 from 3-5 pm at Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 290 Turnpike Rd., Ste. 5-315, Westborough, MA 01581 or the National Kidney Foundation, 2403 Sidney St., Ste. 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

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Barry Stephen “Pops” Reiser of Needham, MA, 84, passed away on October 19, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.

Barry was happily married to Patti Reiser of Needham, MA, for nearly 59 years.  He was the devoted father of Judy and Michael Katzman of Natick, MA and Dan and Alison Reiser of Needham, MA.  He adored his grandchildren, Hannah, Sam, Gabrielle, Jake and Hayley, and he loved to spoil them during trips to Ogunquit. Barry was the son of the late Morris and Jennie Reiser and the brother of the late Edward Reiser.  He was the brother-in-law of Elaine Reiser, Gail Stern and Paul Seltzer.  While he always put his family first, his beloved New England Patriots were a close second.

The funeral service will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, in Needham, MA at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  Burial to follow at Baker Street Jewish Cemeteries in West Roxbury, MA.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Memorial observance/Shiva will be at the home of Dan and Alison Reiser on October 23, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and at the home of Judy and Mike Katzman on October 24, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=amyfound or the following two organizations that were close to Barry’s heart: Foundation Fighting Blindness, https://donate.fightingblindness.org/, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/donate

Martin Harold Hirsch passed away peacefully on the morning of October 12th, 2024. He is survived by his loving daughters, Jennifer Hoffman, Dawn Hirsch and Hilary Agin, his grandchildren, Max Hoffman, Hannah Hoffman, Dillon Krug, Benjamin Agin and Jenna Agin, his sons-in-law Adam Hoffman and Jonathan Summer and his brother Seymour Hirsch. He was born on February 12, 1937, in New York. Marty was fully committed to his family and friends. He was fiercely loyal and supportive of those close to him. Marty was fun-loving and always ready for a party. His daughters take comfort knowing that Marty is reunited with the love of his life, Jo-Ellen, and know that they are both smiling down on all of us.

His memory will live on through his friends and family.

Funeral Service at Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton. MA on Monday, October 14, at 12:00 noon. Interment Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, MA.

Donations in Marty’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or to Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton, MA 01720.

Passed away October 10, 2024. Funeral Service at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may me made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 

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James “Jim” Solomon Herscot, devoted husband, father, uncle, and philanthropist. 1936-2024.

Jim was born to Harry and Dorothy Herscot in 1936 and raised in Lowell, MA. He was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard College ‘58. At Harvard, Jim was an All-American athlete and captain of the Lacrosse team. He was married in 1963 to Carol Jane Alpert and they celebrated 61 ½ years of marriage, enjoying life spent together traveling abroad and living in Weston, Boston, Puerto Rico, and Florida.

Jim started his career as a sales executive at Interstate Container Corporation. In 1973, he invested in a small apartment building complex in Methuen. This was the beginning of Princeton Properties, which today owns and manages over ten thousand units throughout New England. He was active daily with Princeton Properties until the very end of his life.

Jim and Carol always believed in philanthropy and began from the start of their marriage to give what they could.  Massachusetts General Hospital was the primary recipient of notable gifts, especially to advance research of care and treatment for children and adults with tuberous sclerosis complex. Their philanthropic reach has been significant, extending to countless non-profit organizations, educational institutions, athletics, and medical research.

Jim loved his squash friends, his golf buddies, and his colleagues. He thrived on athletic competition and was a member of Vesper Country Club, Addison Reserve, High Ridge Country Club, and Pine Brook Country Club. His greatest joy and pride came from his children, Bradley Jay Herscot and Jill Herscot, and his grandchildren, Talia and David Herscot Bartley. He is survived by his adoring wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his life-long dearest friend and sister Myrna Herscot Freedman, his sisters-in-law, and his many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:30am. Interment to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland. In his memory, contributions may be made to Dr. Elizabeth Thiele at the Herscot Center for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), 175 Cambridge Street, Suite 340, Boston, MA 02114.

Jacobson, Margaretha (Andersson), of Brookline, passed away October 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Jacobson. Devoted mother of Mark Jacobson, and Sarah Lennon. Cherished grandmother of Daniel Jacobson, Finna Jacobson, Tyler Lennon, and Natasha Lennon. Loving sister of Karen Brorsdottir. Funeral service at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaretha’s memory may be made to the Scandanavian Living Center, or the Goddard House.

Holzman, Beverly Stone, 94, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Sidney G. Holzman. Devoted mother of Fern Hammer and her husband Craig, and James Holzman and his wife Beth. Dear grandmother, Mimi, to Joseph, Lauren, Lauren’s husband Justin, Sydney, Maya and Chase.

Born in Brockton, MA, Beverly lived a life marked by dedication to her family, and a deep commitment to helping others. After losing her father at age 8, Beverly was so fortunate to have had Uncles that stepped in to help raise her. As Beverly was an only child, her cousins became her sibling and surrounded her with constant love and joy. Whether she was knitting, making art, playing Mahjong, or offering a listening ear, she touched countless lives with her loving presence.

Beverly spent her life endlessly volunteering her time for organizations that were important to her and the community, one of the most notable being the Brandeis National Committee. As one of the founding members of Temple Beth Avodah, she devoted many years on the Board and never missed a Friday night service.

Beverly was known for her warmth, kindness, humor, and boundless generosity. There was nobody better at keeping a secret and her friendships were extremely important to her. If you were lucky enough to be in her circle; you knew it. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 11am at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA, followed by a gathering at the Clubhouse at Ledgebrook at 235 Nahanton St, Newton, MA from 12pm until 4pm, 5:30pm until 7pm and Monday from 4pm until 7pm. A private burial was held on Wednesday, October 2, at Sharon Memorial Park. Donations in honor of Beverly may be made to Temple Beth Avodah.

Henrietta Dilyock 1918 – 2024

Henrietta Dilyock (nee Segel) 106 years, of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Melrose and Harwich passed away, peacefully early on Saturday morning, September 28, 2024.   Daughter of Hilda (Baker) Segel and Abraham Segel, she was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Joseph P. Dilyock, and her second husband William Cohen.  Henrietta was a strong, independent woman who had careers in business and finance.

Henrietta lost her father in 1933 when she was 15 years old at the height of the depression. She graduated with honors from Cambridge High and Latin School in 1936. At that time, honors students in Cambridge were given the opportunity to attend Radcliffe or Harvard for free as day students. Henrietta always regretted that she was unable to take advantage of this opportunity because she had to go to work to support her family.

When she fell in love and married Joe Dilyock, she found a wonderful warm family. Their cousins club, the Lebowitz Family Circle, was central to their social life.  Also central, was the Melrose Jewish Community Center that later became Temple Beth Shalom in Melrose.  There they cultivated life-long friendships.

Henrietta was a terrific cook and loved entertaining and hosting dinners for family and friends. She and Joe cultivated a warm welcoming home.  She was a disciple of Julia Child and loved tackling Julia’s recipes on the weekends.

Henrietta was a strong advocate for volunteerism, working for the Red Cross in Boston during WWII. She also volunteered six evenings a week as part of a network of plane spotters and trackers in Boston. On Sunday mornings, she served breakfast and chatted with soldiers waiting to be shipped overseas at the USO canteen in Boston.  Following retirement, she volunteered for the National Park Service in Boston and the Newton Free Library, Newton.  She greatly enjoyed the years she volunteered at the Newton Library and was sorry that she was forced to retire when her eyesight began to fail. Henrietta was often invited to share stories with other volunteers and staff at the library who were interested in what life was like in “the old days.”  She often said jokingly, “I can really say whatever I want about the early days because there is no one left to refute me.”

With an avid interest in genealogy, her duties at the Red Cross, during and immediately following the war, were to help immigrants from Europe try to locate family members in the U.S. Family was always extremely important to Henrietta. She spent many years, working on her own family tree and weeks before she passed away, she was still working with a volunteer from Hebrew Senior Life to uncover more information about her grandfather’s life in South Africa.

She and her husband Joe enjoyed many years of Cape Cod life.  They had a cottage in West Dennis and later built a home in Harwich where they lived in early retirement. They delighted in welcoming family and friends for weekends at the beach. Once Joe began having health problems, they moved to Chestnut Hill but enjoyed winters in Coronado, CA.  She and Joe loved travel and meeting people from across the U.S. and in other parts of the world.

When Henrietta married Bill Cohen, his grandson Daniel Ragussis became part of her family, and she cherished their relationship.

Henrietta leaves her devoted cousin Karen Smolens; her nephew, Dr. Stephen Schoenbaum and his wife Sylvia; grandnieces Dr. Amy Schoenbaum and Abigail Cox, and Abby’s husband Chad, as well as other family and friends. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, October 6 at 12:45 PM.  A reception/shiva in her apartment building will follow the burial from 2:30-4:30 PM. There is some parking in front of the building and additional guest parking in the back of the building on the far left.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Henrietta’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Jay Silverston, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Lexington. Jay lived a life on the cutting edge; in his career in engineering; in his dry gentle sense of humor, and in his relentless commitment to the people he cared about. Family was the center of his universe.

Born in Brooklyn in 1935, to Julius and Rose Silverston, Jay grew up in Flatbush with his sister Nona (z”l), was a concert pianist, playing in a youth program at Carnegie Hall at 14. He attended high school at Brooklyn Tech, and came to Boston, which he would call home his entire adult life, to attend MIT. At MIT he studied mechanical engineering, and became a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. His class ring, the “Brass Rat”, was one of his most cherished possessions. He later received his masters in Electrical Engineering at Northeastern.

After graduating, he worked at many leading technology companies in the area, including Honeywell, Raytheon, and Polaroid, always finding himself working on leading edge technology, including as a co-founder of Xenergy, a first of its kind energy saving consultancy launched during the 1970s energy crisis. Later, his firm, Jay M. Silverston & Associates was a leading engineering consulting company specializing in museum environments with clients such as the Art Institute of Chicago and Harvard.

Though born in New York, and a Brooklyn Dodgers fan (the Dodgers broke his heart when they moved to LA), Jay embraced Boston as soon as he arrived. He was a committed Red Sox and Patriots fan (he was a season ticket holder in the early days of Schaffer/Sullivan stadium), where he enjoyed bringing his kids to football games every weekend. He was an active community leader, former Brotherhood president at Temple Isaiah of Lexington, Little League Coach, and in retirement, a devoted grandfather; “Papa” as his grandkids called him. He never met a cookie or slice of pizza he did not like, and was a fast car enthusiast.

Jay’s legacy is the many people he touched. Jay met Carol, the love of his life, at an MIT mixer (when she was a junior in high school), and they married in 1957. Together for 67 years, they raised three sons, and built a large and warm community of friends and family.They traveled the world, and for years played duplicate bridge every month with their close friends. In addition to his wife Carol, Jay leaves behind his three sons, Andrew, Neil, and Chuck Silverston; daughters-in-law Jackie Silverston, Risa Shames, Lauren Small, and Nancy Leventhal; his four grandchildren Alyssa Koulopoulos (and her husband Paul Koulopoulos), Isabel Silverston, Danny Silverston, and Lilli Silverston. And of course, his great-grandson Max.

Funeral Service at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd. Wellesley, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10 am followed by burial at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.

Remembrances may be made to the MIT Resources for Women @ innovation.mit.edu/resources/mit.resources-for-women or to The Parkinson Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Service @ jfcsboston.org.

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Sandra Abramson on September 19, 2024, Sandra (Goldberg) Abramson peacefully passed in her home in Natick, MA, surrounded by her immediate family. Sandra was the daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Goldberg and was born and raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts. She was married to her husband, Mitchell Abramson, for 35 years; and she was the beloved mother of Jason Abramson and Jennifer Abramson; as well as the beloved grandmother of Alexis Carty Abramson. In addition to her immediate family, Sandra had a strong, loving relationship with her brother, Alan Goldberg, as well as his wife, Lynne Goldberg; and their three sons, David, Jeffrey and Daniel, along with their wives and children. In addition, Sandra had several great-nieces and nephews, as well as cousins and friends, who she truly enjoyed seeing and spending time with. Funeral Services for Sandra will be at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford Street, Natick, MA, at 1:00 pm, September 22, 2024, with Burial to be done at the Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery on Sunday, September 22, 2024. After services, all are welcome to the home of Mitchell and Sandra Abramson, Natick, MA, for shiva. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation or to Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Sidney Wolk, successful entrepreneur and company leader, passes away at 89

When Sidney Wolk walked into a room, you knew your day was about to get a little bit sunnier.  Whether it was a gentle ribbing, a perfectly-delivered joke, a pat on the back or an affirming word of encouragement, Sid loved to connect with people.  His authentic humanity touched many lives, and he was adored in return.

Sidney Wolk was born in 1935, the son of a plumber and a homemaker.  He grew up in Dorchester in a six family walk-up and attended Boston Latin School and Boston University before embarking on an entrepreneurial journey that included stints as a shoe salesman, a mattress store franchisee and an insurance agent.  In 1972, he founded Cross Country Motor Club (now Agero), which grew to become the largest provider of emergency roadside assistance in the country, covering more than 120 million motorists and helping more than 10 million people annually.  The company now serves as the foundation of The Cross Country Group, one of the largest family-owned firms in Massachusetts.

Sid’s enthusiasm for opportunity, willingness to take risks and true entrepreneurial instincts were the driving force behind the creation of companies that had unique spirit and were recognized for excellence nationally and internationally.  Working into his late 80’s, Sid loved what he did and remained grateful every day, saying “I would rather be lucky than smart.”

Sidney was an ordinary man who lived an outsized, extraordinary life.  He had relentless optimism and energy, a never-ending inventory of colorful jokes and a genuine interest and concern for those around him.  Over the course of his long and wonderful life, he was able to build impactful and memorable relationships with people of all types.  This included his company’s many large corporate clients, thousands of employees and friends from all walks of life.  He spread his optimism and good cheer broadly and generously, and over the years hundreds of waiters and waitresses, taxi drivers and others were the beneficiaries of his good-natured banter and quick humor.  In 1999, Sidney received the Horatio Alger Award for Distinguished Americans, an honor of which he was extremely proud.  But he cherished his personal relationships with family, friends, employees and colleagues far more.

A remarkably devoted family man, Sidney and his wife Deanna celebrated their 62^nd anniversary the week he died.  The couple lived and raised their family in Lexington, moving to Back Bay later in life.  They also made homes in Salem, New Hampshire and  Delray Beach, FL.

Importantly, Sidney and Deanna cared for Sidney’s blind mother for over a decade while their kids were young, serving as true role models.   Most days would find Sid working tirelessly to build his company, making time with his wife and kids, and taking his mother shopping or for walks around the neighborhood.  His care and concern for the needy continued later in life, and as he became more financially successful he gave back prodigiously.  His widespread philanthropy included support for the Greater Boston Food Bank, Youth Automotive Training Center, Boston Latin School, Combined Jewish Philanthropies and the creation of the Wolk Center for Memory Health at Hebrew Senior Life.

Sidney is survived by his wife Deanna, and three children Howard (Candice), Jeffrey (Marla) and Robin (David Klein), as well as eight grandchildren,  Emmet, Katy, Mason, Ian, Oliver, Serenity, Addison and Berkeley.  He is also survived by his older brother Ted (Barbara) and sister-in-law Barbara Rutstein and an extended family and countless friends who cherished him.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Temple Emunah in Lexington.  Shiva will be held at the Wolk residence in Boston Monday-Thursday, 1-4pm and 7-9pm.  Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Center for Innovation at Boston Latin School, Hebrew Rehabilitation Services, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131, or the charity of your choice.

Michael Hurwitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at 93. Born in Boston in 1931 to Pearl Birnbaum and Dr. David Hurwitz.  Michael lived a life full of accomplishment.

A graduate of Phillips Andover Academy in 1948, Michael went on to Harvard University, where he graduated in 1952, followed by Harvard Business School in 1954. Shortly after, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he was proudly stationed on USCG Eastwind -a vessel designed to access military bases in Greenland and Antarctica that would be inaccessible without the use of heavy icebreakers.

On December 22, 1951, Michael married his high school sweetheart, Nancy, beginning a 72-year journey of love and partnership. They shared a beautiful life, attending symphonies, traveling the world, spending time at the beach, playing golf, and creating cherished memories with their family and friends.

Michael, a pioneer in the plastics and packaging industry for over five decades, worked as a partner at Technical Papers Corporation for more than 40 years, where his dedication and innovation made a lasting impact. Outside of his career, Michael was an avid tennis player, a skilled golfer, and a member of the Wellesley Country Club and The Strand in Naples, Florida. In addition to his athletic pursuits, he found joy in skiing and sailing and had a gift for watercolor painting. He was a dedicated member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley and The Strand community in Naples, Florida.

Michael is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his brother Alfred Hurwitz (Marge), and his sister Julie Seelig (Michael). He is predeceased by his brother, Stephen Hurwitz.

He leaves behind his children Richard Hurwitz (Lettie), Louise Hurwitz (Sue), and Amy Cooper (Joseph). Michael was a proud grandfather to Samantha Ensslin, Joanna Murphy, Jacob Kahane, Matthew Kahane, Alexandra Cooper, and Elizabeth Stebler and a devoted great-grandfather to Abigail, Harrison, Oliver, Maisie, Myles, Adah, and Rosalind.

Michael’s legacy will live on through the many lives he touched with his kindness, wisdom, and love for his family. His memory will be cherished forever. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice in Michael’s honor.

Funeral Service will be at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:30AM. Burial at Crawford Street Memorial Park, Baker St., West Roxbury. For a zoom link please visit tbewellesley.org.

Alissa Rebecca Spielberg, 57
July 18, 1967—September 18, 2024

Alissa Rebecca Spielberg, a distinguished educator and legal expert in the field of health law and ethics, leaves behind a legacy of scholarship, health care advocacy, and public service. Alissa entered into rest peacefully in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, September 18, at 57 years of age, at Brigham and Women’s hospital with her loving husband by her side.

Soon after Alissa was born in Boston, her family was stationed for the first two years of her life in El Paso, Texas during the Vietnam War. This is where she found a love for galletitas (cookies) and her Spanish speaking playmates.

The family then moved back from Texas to Boston, settling in Wellesley.  Alissa attended the Red Barn Nursery School in Weston. She then spent two years at Hardy Elementary School in the Wellesley Public Schools, before attending the Meadowbrook School in Weston followed by the Winsor School in Boston, where she graduated in 1985.

It was her desire to be challenged intellectually and her love of Boston history that led her to Winsor, where she rowed crew, developed a love of photography fostered by her time on the yearbook staff, and produced and directed Feiffer’s People, a satirical play written by cartoonist Jules Feiffer.

Alissa spent four formative summers at Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in New Milford, Connecticut. There, she was able to embrace her creative side by furthering her skills in photography as well as learning new crafts, including jewelry making and metalworking. One of her many creations was a Kiddush cup made from silver and acrylic.

For Alissa’s bat mitzvah at temple Beth Elohim in 1980, when it was less common for young women to do so, she was the first young woman to don a tallis for the ceremony.

After graduating from Winsor, Alissa spent her undergraduate years at Columbia University where she studied Philosophy and graduated in 1989. She enjoyed exploring New York City and made the most of her time there.

Alissa found her next academic adventure at Boston College Law School, from which she graduated in 1992. There, she met her future husband-to-be, Sean O’Donnell. Together, Alissa and Sean founded a speakers’ series bringing together students from Tufts Medical School and BC Law to discuss medico-legal issues, bioethics, and end of life decision-making.

Alissa furthered her academic pursuits at the Harvard School of Public Health where she earned her Masters of Public Health in 1993 and at Harvard Medical School where she completed a Fellowship in Medical Ethics in 1998.

As a committed educator, Alissa’s teaching was an extension of her public health calling. She often encouraged students not only to challenge their basic assumptions (and the systems around them) but also to devise practical interventions aimed at reducing harm and making significant positive impacts. Alissa taught at Emerson College, Harvard University, Tufts University, and Wellesley College, where she was the recipient of numerous teaching awards. As an energetic and passionate educator, she helped shaped the careers of numerous students now practicing medicine and public health across the country. Course topics were many and varied and included philosophy, law, history, ethics, gender studies and health care policy. She focused on subjects like feminist bioethics, history of germs, the Warren Court, religion, sexuality, women and health, radical rights, the social lives of drugs, and community health.

Alissa was a respected researcher, writer, and communicator. Her prescient article on use of email in communications between physicians and patients was published in JAMA in 1998. Alissa was a sought-after commentator on NPR, the Washington Post, LA Times, and other news sources. She served on the ethics review committees of several Boston area hospitals, including as a member of the Institutional Review Board (Ethics Committee for Human Subject Research) at The Fenway Institute.

She was a tireless advocate for vulnerable persons and marginalized communities. During the AIDS epidemic, Alissa was awarded a patent on a single-use syringe she devised to reduce infection among at risk intravenous drug-users. In recent years, she worked as a consultant to various pharmaceutical companies to evaluate their own research practices and policies.

Alissa loved to research. She served as the family genealogist. Her curiosity extended beyond her professional work to myriad extracurricular interests from mastering Japanese and Hebrew calligraphy to investigating Feminist revisionist history of the Beatles. She loved the deep dive and brought a scholarly sensibility at every turn.

Alissa loved bringing people together and making connections for others. She was deeply empathetic, protective, generous and inclusive, and loyal to a fault, often putting others’ needs above her own.

She is survived by her beloved husband “Shasha” (of Wellesley), her adoring parents, Drs. Theodore and Deanna Spielberg (of Natick and Brockton) and Asher, her loving, silly and sweet chihuahua. She is also survived by her aunt and uncle, Joan Spielberg Rich and James Rich (of Chevy Chase, Maryland) and her uncle Mark Karlin (of Buffalo, New York) along with many longtime friends, who Alissa cherished throughout her life as her chosen family.

She will be laid to rest in her family plot at Sharon Memorial Park, near her maternal grandparents and her dear aunt Elaine Karlin, whose kindness, thoughtfulness, and strength Alissa admired.

Services will be held on Monday, September 23 at 12:45pm at Sharon Memorial Park at 120 Canton Street in Sharon. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp (bucksrockcamp.org) or to Partners In Health (pih.org).

Gladys Goldstein Vinograd-Of Brookline, on September 16, 2024.Graveside service at Stepiner Cemetery,

776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 am.

A video link with the recorded funeral service can be found here.

Rosenthal, Mary Sue, of Newton, Massachusetts on September 14, 2024. Beloved wife of Irwin J. Rosenthal (1929-2015). Devoted mother of Teri Carman (John), Scott Kaiser (Cathy) and Alison Kaiser. Step-mother of Aaron Rosenthal (Janet) and Marjorie Rosenthal-Foer (Gordon). Grandmother of Jake Carman (Clara), Tim Carman, and Rachel Kaiser. Great-grandmother of Bridget and Rosalie Carman. Sister of JoAnn Cohn (Earnest). Private graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:45 am. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Kenneth “Ken” Finkelstein, of Marblehead, MA passed away September 14, 2024. Husband of Lisa Alkon. Father of Erica Panacopoulos (Charlie), and Seth Finkelstein (Erin Arata). Grandfather of Finn and Xander. Brother of Mark Finkelstein and Michelle Alkon.

Ken grew up in Queens, NY and graduated from Stony Brook University, followed by University of South Carolina where he earned a Masters and Virginia Institute of Marine Science at William and Mary where he earned a PhD in Coastal Geology. He spent almost 40 years as an environmental scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), retiring this past December.

Private service at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at the home of Lisa Alkon, Tuesday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215.

A Link to view the recorded funeral service can be found here.

A wise, compassionate, generous, loving man left the world on Friday, September 13. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jan, of 50 years, his children, Jesse, Lauren, Jonah, and Danielle, his grandsons, Noah and Levi, along with extended family and longtime friends.

Neil cherished the time he spent at the Cape. He loved listening to the waves. As soon as he crossed the Bridge, he would relax. He was a man who worked hard but when he came home, he devoted his time and energy to actively participating in the life of his family. He was always busy taking care of the house and fixing things in the yard as well as enjoying what Boston had to offer and interacting with friends.

He was a Lay Leader in his synagogue, Temple Aliyah. He had a beautiful voice and loved to spontaneously harmonize during services.

Neil received his PhD at Harvard and spent the following year as a Lady Davis Fellow at the Technion in Haifa with Jan, in the early days of their marriage. He was an Environmental Engineer who specialized in expert witness testimony, mainly involving Super Fund Hazardous Waste Cleanup Sites.

He was a modest man who accomplished a lot professionally. He often volunteered to help others. Neil loved life so much that he was willing to do anything to extend his time on earth to be with his family and his precious grandsons.

Funeral Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery. Shiva will be at the home of Jan Pevar Monday-Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Minya service at 6:45 pm and 2-4 pm Tuesday, and Wednesday. Masks required.

Donations in Neil’s memory may be made to Temple Aliyah c/o Keshet Committee, Gan Yeladim Preschool, or the Charity of your choice.

A link to view the recording can be found here.

95, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens. Cecile was born in 1929 in London, England to Deborah (Shindler) and Harry Silverman.  She and her husband, Ralph, were married in London in 1955.  They emigrated to Boston, Massachusetts in 1963.Cecile is survived by her husband Ralph, children Tony Solomons and his wife Rachel Lushan Solomons, Penny Solomons Christie; grandchildren Rebecca, Ilana, Jonny, Jacob, Daniel, , Jacqueline, Emily, Charlie, and the late Adam. She had four great grandchildren: Bryson, Mila, Cleo, and Adam. Cecile enjoyed reading, painting, crosswords, and spending time with her family. A graveside service will be held at 10:45 AM on Sunday, September 15, at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon Massachusetts. Memorial Observance to follow at the home of Rachel and Tony Solomons until 6:00pm. Donations in Cecile’s memory may be made to: Gardens Jewish Experience,10800 N. Military Trail, Suite 215, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

Katz-Lynne, formerly of Easton, MA, passed away Sept 6, 2024. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Katz, and Benjamin Perlo and his wife Joann. Proud MeMe of Jacob, Jocelyn, and Greyson Perlo. Dear sister of Randi Katz, and the late Larry Katz. Daughter of the late Paul Katz and Bernice Katz. Lynne leaves nephews, great nephews. Funeral service at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynne’s memory may be made to The Boston Home, 2049 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02124.

Marvin E. Golding of Medway, formerly of Framingham and Boca Raton, FL, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2024, with family members by his side.  He was 92.  Born in Boston in 1932, Marvin was the son of the late Herman and Dorothy Golding.  Predeceased by his brother Jordan, Marvin is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carolyn (Kaplan) and his three children Robert (Stacy) of Vero Beach, FL, Thomas (Jenny) of Franklin and Nancy Purdy (Lincoln) of Franklin.  Marvin also leaves behind 8 beloved grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, whom he cherished.

Marvin’s family would like to thank the staff of Whitney Place, Salmon Private Care Options and Salmon VNA & Hospice for all of their care and attention.

Burial will be private.  Visiting hours at Whitney Place in Medway on Monday, September 9 from 3-5 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.

A link to view the livestream funeral service can be found here.

Of South Easton, on September 4, 2024. Services at The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Shiva to follow at the home of Peter Savage.

Stephen Howard Kaye

(December 22, 1937 – September 2, 2024)

Stephen H. “Steve” Kaye, 86, of Westport, Connecticut passed away on September 2, 2024. Born in Boston, Steve lived his early life in Dorchester, MA where he attended Boston Latin School and then moved to Newton, MA where he graduated from Newton High School.

Steve was a fixture of the Westport community for over 50 years and was known as funny, smart, kind, caring, quirky, and unique. Steve lived his life with energy and positivity. A passionate sailor, his boat “Forever Young” expressed in name his outlook and vigor. Steve was an avid skier of groomed blue runs, a black belt in martial arts, always made new friends at the gym, and a ping pong player with an overpowering serve.

After working for Procter and Gamble, Gillette, and multiple advertising, packaging and consulting firms, he founded Steve Kaye New Products, Inc. in 1977. He built it into one of the most successful new product companies in the country, working with Fortune 500 firms as well as smaller entrepreneurial companies. He proudly played a role in the creation of Huggies diapers, the Got Milk campaign, chocolate-covered Oreos and many more memorable products of the 1980s and 1990s.

For the past eleven years, Steve was an adjunct professor of marketing and sales at Sacred Heart University and Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT, where he thoroughly enjoyed engaging with his students and sharing his vast knowledge. He impacted many young lives that might have otherwise never benefited from a teacher of his caliber.

Steve proudly attended Harvard Business School and MIT; and was a 1st Lieutenant US Army Quartermaster Corps.

The son of Milton and Mina Kaye, Steve valued family above all else. He is survived by his beloved life partner of over 30 years Linda Arenson of Westport, CT; son Bruce Kaye and son-in-law Misael Rodriguez of Milford, CT; daughter Joan Garbow and son-in-law Roger Garbow of Ridgefield, CT; son Peter Kaye and daughter-in-law Andrea Mazur of Chevy Chase, MD; grandchildren Ben and Julia Garbow and Sally and Margot Kaye; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Kenny Wexler of Brookline, MA; and cousins Stanley and Enid Shulman also of Brookline.

Donations in Steve’s honor can be made to Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties, 46 Peaceable Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877; www.ourshirshalom.org

Sandy Bloomberg lived life his way – the way he wanted.  He died peacefully surrounded by family on September 3rd.  He leaves his loving wife of 40 years, Carolina; his daughter, Mikaela; his son, Josh, and his wife, Julie; and his four grandchildren, Sid, Momo, Kal, and Sunny.

Sandy (Samuel) grew up on Beacon St. in Brookline, MA, with his parents, Harvey and Harriet, his brother Jeff, and his beloved grandmother Clara.  He graduated from Brookline High School in 1969, found college was not for him, and got right to work.

In 1972, he founded the local consumer electronics chain Tweeter Etc. with his cousin Michael, which grew to 180 stores at its peak. Sandy took great joy in pleasing his customers, marketing uniquely, and creating opportunities for his cherished employees. In 2011, he was recognized for his contributions to the industry by being inducted into the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame.

Despite being financially secure, Sandy never paid retail his entire life.  Indeed, he was the Tom Brady of coupons.

He had a big heart and, with his wife, generously supported countless charitable causes, including Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (now known as 2Life Communities), the Boys and Girls Club, the Brookline Public Library, and Beaver Country Day School. He had a gregarious, charming, and witty personality and left a mark on every community he was a part of.

Sandy had an abundance of lifelong friends who became part of his extended family. Being friends with Sandy meant receiving spontaneous calls with offers of last-minute concert tickets, an extra 55” TV he had lying around, or help in a time of need. In his later years, Sandy loved playing golf, enjoying time with his grandchildren, eating foods specifically prohibited by his doctor, rooting for Boston sports teams, and discount shopping (RIP Filene’s Basement).

Sandy was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

Services will be held at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, on Friday, September 6th, at 11:30 a.m. Shiva will be held at the home of Josh and Julie Bloomberg directly after the service until 5 p.m. and on Sunday, September 8th, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts may be made to 2Life Communities, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135, or online at 2LifeCommunities.org.

Larry Mark Rodenstein, a beloved father, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 24, 2024 at the age of 72.

Larry was born in Boston, MA.  He was raised in Dorchester and Newton, attending Boston Latin High School and Newton South High School.  Larry graduated from Northeastern University with both a BS and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as a mechanical engineer and later as a consultant in the field of autism research.   Larry considered being a father to Keith Rodenstein the greatest gift of his life.  He was a devoted father and would do anything for his son.  Larry enjoyed the mountains, the South Shore and the Cape.  After spending much time there as a boy, Larry loved to be in Nantasket, especially at World’s End.  Larry is survived by his son, Keith Rodenstein.  He was predeceased by his parents, Florence and Gershon Rodenstein and his sister Barbara Skolnick.  He also leaves his brother-in-law Steven, niece Judith Kaufman and her son Brandon as well as his nephew and family Adam, Amy, Eliana, Harold and Isaac Skolnick.  Larry had many friends, including at the Elliot House in Needham and Golda Meir House in Newton.  He will be missed by his former spouse, Janice Axelrod. Funeral services will be private.

Harris Cohen, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 98. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Alida, his sisters Reena Appelberg and Dorothy (Devorah) Moten, and his parents Hyman (Herbert) and Anna Cohen.

Harris leaves behind his daughter Charlotte and son-in-law, Neil Sheer; and daughters Eileen and Barbara Cohen; his grandchildren Hannah and Michael Donovan, and Haley and Dan Glennan; his great-granddaughter Kellyanne Glennan; and his dear nephew William Asnes and his wife Ellen.

Harris was born on April 22, 1926, in Boston, MA.  He left high school to support his family, working several part-time jobs doing typesetting for a printer and selling newspapers, while continuing his high school work at night.  He proudly completed his studies to graduate with his senior class. On January 16, 1949, he married Alida, and their 71-year journey together began.

They were together through many business ventures, beginning with his work with Acorn Films and Back Bay Film Labs in Boston, where he managed a crew of cameramen and developed films for ABC, CBS, and NBC news.  One of his films was acclaimed for capturing the last view of the ill-fated luxury liner, the Andrea Doria, when it sank off the coast of Nantucket in 1956.  When videotape became the recording media of choice, Harris and Alida decided to retire his film business and they purchased a Kampgrounds of America (KOA) franchise, building a 100-site campground in Webster, MA.  In 1972, he sold the KOA and joined Lewis Duplicating Service, a Sharon-based printing and mail distribution company that he eventually purchased and moved into his home.  In addition to becoming known throughout the town for printing and mailing most of the temple and church bulletins, Harris also supported the Sharon town offices, Recreation Department, Rotary Club, and the Sharon Men’s Club.

Throughout his various business endeavors, Harris and Alida’s commitment to their children never waned.  There were annual camping trips in their travel trailer up and down the east coast.  They eventually purchased a motor home and traveled across the country.  They were very present in their daughters’ lives, especially admired for the unending support they provided to Barbara through her many life’s challenges.

Harris was involved in the start-up of Temple Sinai in 1958.  He was a member of the Building and Finance Committee and chaired the Ritual Committee at the Bell House.  As a member of the Board of Trustees, in 1961 he was elected President of the new synagogue on Ames Street.  He and Alida served as co-directors of the Sharon Federation of Temple Youth (SFTY), hosting a group of 29 teens on a bus trip to Expo ’67 in Montreal, Canada.  Over the years, Harris served on numerous committees, served again as temple President, was a member of the Brotherhood, and served as editor of the temple bulletin for many years.  He chaired the committee that built the Lester Bernstein Memorial Library, and the Holocaust Memorial.  Harris and Alida took tremendous pride in their participation in the Holocaust Stamps Project, founded by their daughter Charlotte, trimming and counting nearly a quarter million stamps over the course of many years.

Harris found incredible joy in sharing the lives of his granddaughters, Hannah and Haley, attending endless dance recitals, school events, gymnastics meets, and basketball games.  He and Hannah had weekly timeslots for cookies, tea, and movies. When the girls found their forever soul mates, their “Zaidy” took Michael and Dan into his heart, and we were all so blessed that he was able to attend their weddings in 2023.  He became a great-granddad in 2024 and enjoyed afternoon lunches and finger games with baby Kellyanne.  In the last four years, Harris — who had previously been named the “Mayor of Marie Avenue” by his loving neighbors — became an active participant in the BrightView Senior Living community in Canton, MA.

His family and friends will remember Harris for his warmth, kind and loving heart, determination, his infectious humor, his intelligence and magnetic personality.  He lived his life with sincerity, integrity, and dignity.

The funeral service will be at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, MA on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva (visiting hours) on Thursday will be in the social hall at Temple Sinai immediately following the burial from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., concluding with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m.  Remembrances in memory of Harris may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067 or to an animal rescue or shelter of your choice.

Jonathan Quentin Abrahms, age 80, born September 27, 1943 passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jaimi Abrahms, his wife Gail Abrahms (nee Gold), and his parents and siblings. Jonathan leaves behind his son Nathaniel and daughter-in-law Natalie, as well as his daughter Tracy Gaudiano and her husband Fran. He was a proud grandfather to his five grandsons: Ben, Harrison, Maxwell, Sebastian, and Gabriel. In his later years, Jonathan resided at the Wesley Community, where he received great care and compassion. Before his retirement, he was a lifelong entrepreneur with a keen business sense and dedication. The first part of his career he managed retail clothing and in the second half, he was a bagel shop owner in Massachusetts and Florida. Jonathan will be deeply missed by his family, the Wesley Community and those few who truly knew and appreciated him over the years. His quiet presence and steadfast spirit will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Marvin Paul Kosow passed away at JFK Hospital in Atlantis, Florida on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Schwartz); children Andrew, Keith (Dolly), Robyn, Scott, Susan (John) and Rob. He was the loving brother of Jeffrey, Robert, and Gerald. Adoring papa of Haley, Olivia, Campbell, Jordan, Aidan, Beckett and Ari. Marvin was born in Brookline, Massachusetts to Joseph and Barbara (Bond) Kosow and stepson to Ben Sack, who treated Marvin as his son. Marvin attended Belmont Hill School and then earned a Bachelor degree in Business from the University of Miami. He also attended Boston University Law School. Marvin was a success in the real estate industry. He started working in the mortgage business for his father, but later built his own residential and commercial real estate firm. Kosow Construction Corp. built numerous apartment complexes in Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as owning and managing several shopping centers throughout the United States. He was known to be a very kind and generous man to his family, friends, and business associates. He loved playing golf with his wife Nancy on Sundays, as well as with his Bogey Boys at High Ridge Country Club in Palm Beach. He was also a member of Pine Brook Country Club in Weston. Marvin previously lived for many years in Newton, MA. A private funeral will take place in Sharon, MA. Shiva at Marvin and Nancy’s home on Sunday, 9/1 from 2-5pm and Monday, 9/2 from 1-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Marvin’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation.

                                                 Marcelle Watkin (née Woolf)
of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. Daughter of the late Israel Woolf and the late Hilda Silberman. Beloved wife of Dr. Arnold Watkin of 55 years. Devoted mother of Heath Watkin of New York and Charla Turgel (née Watkin) of Needham. Adoring mother-in-law of Katie Watkin and Mike Turgel. Proud Mimi (grandmother) of Ella Watkin, Abigail Watkin, Jeremy Turgel, and Eli Turgel. Loving sister of Rena Lieberman (née Woolf) and Mervyn Woolf and cherished sister-in-law of Aubrey Lieberman.

Graveside service will be held at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA (Temple Emanuel section) on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Following the funeral, Shiva will be immediately following at the home of Arnold Watkin 120 Rachel Road, Newton, MA with Minyan services starting at 4:30pm until 7pm. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations in Marcelle’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380, or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

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Laurence “Larry” Koplan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at his home on August 16, 2024, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Larry was surrounded by the love and care of his devoted wife, Beverly, and their children, Michelle and David, who stood by his side throughout his journey with this challenging illness.

Born in Boston, MA, and raised in Brookline by his parents, Selma and Herman Koplan, Larry grew up with a strong sense of determination and style. He was a distinguished gentleman, always sharply dressed with never a hair out of place. His attention to detail and refined taste were evident in every aspect of his life, from his career to his hobbies.

A graduate of Bentley College, Larry began his career in 1966 at a shoe factory in Marlboro, MA. Through hard work and dedication, he climbed the corporate ladder, eventually becoming Vice President, then President, and later the owner of the successful women’s shoe factory, Marlboro Footwear, Inc. In 1987, Larry made a pivotal decision to transition the business into importing women’s shoes, a venture he led with great success until his retirement due to his illness.

Larry was a man of many passions. He had a lifelong love for cars, boats, and traveling, particularly relishing his time on traditional annual family cruises and loved spending time at their Cape house in Falmouth and yearly 4^th of July vacations on their Snookiejoy boat to Nantucket.

Larry’s sharp eye for real estate and home construction led him to buy and flip houses, a hobby that brought him immense satisfaction. Yet, above all, Larry was devoted to his family. He had a great sense of humor with a contagious laugh. He and Beverly enjoyed fine dining and treasured time spent with their friends.

Larry’s deep love and admiration for his wife, Beverly, were evident throughout their 58 years of marriage. He always put her on a pedestal, and his frequent purchases of flowers no doubt helped the local floral business thrive. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones and friends left an indelible mark on them all. Larry’s generous spirit extended far beyond his immediate circle, as he was a passionate supporter of numerous charities, always striving to make a difference.

Larry is survived by his loving wife Beverly, his daughter Michelle and her husband Mark, his son David and his wife Elizabeth. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Zachary and his wife Hannah, Haley, Lily, and Drew. He also leaves behind his sister Lois and her husband Harry, his sister-in-law Bonnie and her husband Steven, as well as many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and his beloved dog, Zoey.

Larry will be remembered for his warmth, kind and loving heart, determination, impeccable style, and his infectious humor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11 am.  Interment to follow at Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, 791 Walnut Street, Newton, MA. Shiva on Tuesday immediately following the burial at the home of Michelle and Mark Eagle until 6 pm and continuing on Wednesday August 21^st from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry Koplan’s memory may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or www.lbda.org.

Dennis Greene, a retired attorney and cherished family man, passed away in his sleep on August 14, at the age of 80. Dennis is survived by his loving wife Eileen, daughters Alex and Beth, and brother Steve and his wife Sylvia. Born in New York and raised in Dartmouth and New Bedford MA, Dennis was a respected partner at Mintz Levin, where he practiced corporate law for more than 40 years. He earned an undergraduate degree from Lafayette College, followed by both an MBA and law degree from Boston University. Dennis was a gifted lawyer and writer, thoughtful, funny, and always ready to share a story or three. An eagle scout and avid fan of speculative fiction, Dennis was known for his unwavering kindness and loyalty. He was a pillar in both his professional and personal circles. Dennis resided in Wellesley for 45 years, where he was an active member of Nehoiden Golf Club, and served for a time as president of the Men’s Club. In addition to daily golf, Dennis enjoyed a fulfilling retirement of intellectual curiosity through teaching and learning in classes at Bolli. He loved his two daughters more than anything and was a beloved father and husband, always there to support his family. He is remembered fondly by friends and family for his generosity and goodness, and for his never-ending storytelling. Dennis’s unexpected passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who were touched by his life. A shiva will be held at the family’s home on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 7:00-9:00pm and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date, with details to follow.

Dr. Eileen Frances Wolf Feldman, daughter of Helen and Gerald Wolf of Natick, MA, died on August 11, 2024, at the age of 70. Despite the challenges she faced in life resulting from a chronic neurologic condition, transverse myelitis, that she developed at the age of 42 and later a progressive lung disease that ultimately took her life, she lived a life of courage and determination.

Eileen was born in Boston, MA on August 4, 1954. She was the product of Boston Public Schools including Girls Latin before her family moved to Natick, MA at the end of her 8^th grade. Eileen excelled academically graduating Valedictorian from Natick High School in 1972, Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Tufts University in 1976 where she pursued her love of biology to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (class of 1980). There she would meet and later marry Dr. James Feldman. She completed her residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, MA, because the author of the renal textbooks she loved, Dr. Bud Rose, who would develop UptoDate and change the practice of medicine, was a member of the faculty who became a lifelong mentor. She completed her renal fellowship at Boston University.

Following her renal training, she served as Chief of Nephrology at Worcester City Hospital, then was part of the Department of Nephrology at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Dr. Wolf was recognized for her excellence as a clinician and educator. She was outspoken in her advocacy for women in medicine.

After she retired from renal medicine because of her neurologic disabilities, she was a volunteer at Temple Beth Am in Framingham and co-leader for the Jewish Coalition for Literacy teaching math and reading to students in an elementary school in Framingham.

Eileen was gifted with an effervescent personality and an ability to engage people. Her Barbara Walter’s style of connecting with and interviewing people led her to lifelong relationships with many people. Once learned, she never would forget someone’s birthdate or details of their lives.

Eileen readily shared her knowledge of and love for flowers and her expertise informed the careful plantings of the home that she designed in Framingham and culminated in her visit to Monet’s Gardens at Giverny during a trip to Paris that she won from WBUR. She excelled at games and loved doing word and math puzzles. She was also passionate about Boston sports teams especially the Boston Red Sox and was among the fans who stayed up in 2004 and never gave up hope and then travelled to Florida to see “her boys” at spring training before beginning chemotherapy for breast cancer. When younger she loved playing tennis and remained an avid fan rooting for her favorites, Rafa and Serena, as well as watching her daughters Stephanie and Hope play tennis for Framingham High School.

Her wicked sense of humor carried her through even the most difficult of times and arduous treatments including the several life-threatening events that she endured over the last two years of her life. She was devoted to Judaism and its rituals and holidays and being a part of the lives of her large and extended family of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Eileen said that of the many titles that she held in life, that of mother and grandmother were the ones she most valued. She took great pride in seeing her daughters Dr. Stephanie Feldman and Dr. Hope Feldman pursue their careers in medicine and in seeing the kind of patient centered and humanistic approach that they demonstrated. She welcomed son-in-law Dr. Joshua Allen Dicker into the family and above all she cherished being part of the lives of her grandchildren, Vivian and Zachary. Eileen especially treasured the deep bond that she shared with her sister Marcia and brother-in-law Barry Gilbert and nephew Joshua. Dr. Wolf also leaves her husband of 44 years, Dr. James Feldman and the blessing that was their life together and Hope’s beloved grand dog Dexter.

In lieu of flowers, Eileen has requested donations to a charity of choice, or consider Act Blue, Crohn’s Colitis and Arthritis Foundation, the American Lung Association, The Mass General Hospital Adult Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis Clinic, the Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association and the MSPCA. Funeral service at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham, MA, on Tuesday, August 13 at 11 am. Burial at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Visiting hours at Eileen’s home following internment until 7pm and Wednesday and Thursday 1pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm.

GREIFF, Daniel Yehudi Died peacefully on August 7, 2024, at 85. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; their children, Jared, Zoe, and Joshua; and his sons, Andrew and Mitchel, from his first marriage. Their sister, Amanda, had predeceased her father. He also leaves his two grandsons, Jacob and Harrison. Daniel was buried on August 11, 2024, at a private graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Daniel and his parents, Belle and Philip, along with his brother, Barrie, and sister, Barbara, moved to W. Hartford, CT, when Daniel was 16. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Daniel began his illustrious work career after moving to the Boston area in 1960 at Bellesteel Industries, a distributor of flat-rolled steel located in E. Boston, and remained there until 2001, serving as its President and CEO beginning in 1986. From 2001 through 2024, Daniel remained successfully involved in various metal-related businesses. Daniel was involved with several nonprofit organizations, serving on the Board of The Brain Tumor Society, now the National Brain Tumor Society. Daniel was an avid tennis player and a huge Boston sports fan and loved a good poker game with friends. Instead of flowers, donations can be made to either The 100 Club of Massachusetts or The National Brain Tumor Society.

Larry  Marks, age 71. Of Brookline, formerly of Newton, on August 10, 2024. Loving son of the late Sidney and Nancy (Jacobson) Marks. Adored brother of Susan and Harvey Lazarus and Robert Marks. Larry faced his challenges with a positive attitude. He was beloved by his caretakers and all who knew him. A private burial was held at Sharon Memorial Park. There will be no memorial observance.

Of Newton, formerly of Chelsea, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The beloved wife of the late Lawrence C. Zalcman. Loving mother of Amelia Zalcman & Lawrence Lewis of Newton, James Zalcman of Mamaroneck, NY, and Janey & Eric Goldberg of Merrimack, NH. Adored “Bobi” of Samantha, Theodore and Jackson Lewis & Madison Florence, and Tallin, Josephine and Lucas Goldberg. Dear sister of Ellen Boone Samuels and the late Fred Boone. She is also survived by many adoring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Service at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, on Wednesday, August 14, at 11:00 AM. Burial in Everett. Memorial observance at the residence of Amelia Zalcman following the Burial until 9pm, and continuing Thursday, from 12-5pm & 7-9pm. Please omit flowers. Remembrances would be appreciated to Days for Girls International, PO Box 2622, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

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Barbara May Karas was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, bubbe and a much loved and respected member of every community she chose to join.

Born on September 22, 1930, in Chelsea, she spent her childhood in a small apartment with her mother, father, brother, grandparents and assorted uncles and aunts.

She would never call herself a feminist, but she was one.

Barbara was the first female president of Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Chestnut Hill. She was a sought-after public speaker, who spoke from her head and her heart, never from a script.

In her forties, she went to work at her family’s glass company, Karas & Karas Glass, but most of her years were spent volunteering for whatever struck her passion—as a ward manager for her friend Theodore Mann’s many successful campaigns for mayor of Newton, as a board member of the pioneering Newton Television Foundation, which funded original programming in the early years of cable TV, or operating the Mishkan Tefila gift shop with her best friend, Charlotte Kaitz.

When she saw a problem, she fixed it.

She spent days standing on the corner outside her house on Great Meadow and Brandeis Roads in Newton, lobbying for a stop sign. She got it—and it’s still there.

When she wasn’t running something or other, she was reading. The lending library at Lauriat’s bookstore would call whenever a new book was in. She would rush over and walk out with two or three books in her hands. A week later she’d be back for two or three more. She did her best to pass her love of reading on to her four children, some with more success than others.

When she wasn’t reading, she was at the stove in her Kosher kitchen. She was known by her family for her brisket and chicken soup, and by her kids’ friends and camp buddies for her brownies and blondies.

Her husband, Leo Karas, loved her for almost everything she did, but perhaps nothing more than the Hebrew National hot dogs she made for him every Thursday night for most of their 70-year marriage.

Barbara loved the beach. She grew up on it, but never learned to swim. She joined her family on skiing trips to Waterville Valley, but never left the lodge.

She loved throwing parties and was no stranger to the world of adult beverages.

Barbara loved fashion, and the Max Mara store on Newbury Street loved her. They called whenever something new came in, and she never hesitated. Any color would do, as long as it was black or beige.

She had a lifelong love of music, especially Frank Sinatra, whom she saw multiple times—starting in high school, when her great uncle, Max Tennis, persuaded her mother to let her go into to Boston unchaperoned to see her idol. She also saw the Beatles at Boston Garden, though not completely willingly.

After she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she continued to find joy in singing, and she was able to remember 70-year-old lyrics and melodies long after so much else had slipped away.

But above all else, Barbara loved Leo. She didn’t always agree with him, but she always supported and defended him, even when she knew he was wrong. If she happened to be voting for a Democrat, which she usually was, instead of one his favored moderate Republicans, she did the polite thing and didn’t tell him—until later in life, when he finally came around to her side.

Barbara and Leo loved to travel, especially to their beloved Israel, which they visited at least a dozen times and where they had many friends, not all of whom were Jewish.

They were philanthropists, giving generously to Jewish causes, educational institutions and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, whose New England chapter they founded with three other couples in 1969.

Barbara and Leo had a magical marriage, full of love and laughter and holding hands. Her only regret was that they wed on December 25 and therefore had to celebrate every anniversary at a (decidedly non-Kosher) Chinese restaurant, since nothing else was open.

In her last days on earth, she told her children she had no fear of dying and no idea what happens to us when we die. “But,” she always said, “I hope I can see Leo again.”

The passing of Barbara May Karas leaves a hole in the lives of her children, their spouses, her grandchildren and her great grandchild: Susan Karas, Claudia Beldengreen, Linda Karas, Joey Karas, Judi Karas, Matty Karas, Allix Karas, Robby Borowski, Ben Karas, Jess Marsh Karas, Ethan Beldengreen-Karas, Brandon Beldengreen-Karas, Julia Beldengreen-Karas and Charlie Karas.

Graveside service will be held at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2659 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at noon. Shiva will be observed following services at Joseph and Judi Karas residence in Boston Sunday 2 pm- 8 pm and Monday  evening 6 pm-8 pm. Donations may be made to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, curealz.org, or to VNA of Boston, vnacare.org.

Graveside service on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.

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In Loving Memory of Jack Rosenfield (Oct 18, 1925-Aug 3, 2024)

Jack Rosenfield (Yakov ben Zvi v’Sora), age 98, of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 3, 2024.

Born on October 18, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts, Jack was the devoted father of Harvey Rosenfield and his wife Georgia Bragg, of Los Angeles, CA, and Robin (Rosenfield) Blatt and her husband Dr. Charles Blatt, of Newton, MA.

Loving grandfather of Hannah (Blatt) Strashun and her husband Cliff; Gideon Blatt and his wife Hanna Coxon; Zoe Blatt; Maisy (Bragg) Jones and her husband Ian; and Cody Rosenfield and his partner Katya English. Proud great grandfather of Penelope, Heidi, and Wyatt Jones; Bennett and Jackson Strashun; and Noah Blatt. He leaves his loved ones, including many nieces, nephews, and special friends with memories of the importance of family and family gatherings that lasted until the end of a life fully lived.

He is survived by his former wife, Sonya (Wexler) Rosenfield of Newton, MA. He is predeceased by his parents, Sarah (Pally) Rosenfield, of Romania, and Harry Rosenfield, of Russia. “Jackie” was also the loving youngest brother to three special sisters – the late Nina Shore, Grace Rubin, and Bea Katz.

Jack grew up in Dorchester and East Boston. He was raised with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for family values and Jewish traditions.

As a Veteran, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Hospital Corps School and received an honorable discharge as a Navy Seaman.

He received his professional degree from Bentley College and throughout his career he worked independently as Certified Public Accountant, doing so well into retirement. He especially enjoyed working with student run non-profit organizations.

Outside of work, Jack had a wide range of interests and hobbies. Throughout his later life, he sang and performed with multiple choral societies. Among the most meaningful performance was a narrative concert with a local choral group commemorating the role of music and survival of the human spirit in Nazi concentration camps.

He was an avid tennis player and animal lover. He received great pleasure asking questions and learning about and connecting with others.

Most importantly, Jack always loved talking with and spending quality time with his children, grandchildren and extended family. Whether it was holiday celebrations, gathering around the dinner table or other events, he cherished these moments and created lasting memories.  At his 90th birthday celebration he remarked, “While I may not be here when my grandchildren have children, I am quite sure they will be both great & grand!” He experienced immense joy becoming a great grandfather and meeting each great-grandchild, and always spoke of them with pride.

His love for his family was immeasurable, his presence will be missed, and his legacy will forever remain in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all who knew him.

A graveside service will take place at Polonnoe Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10 am.

Following services, shiva observance will be at the home of Robin and Charles Blatt, from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. The family will continue shiva observance together in Maine.

The Life and Times of Henrietta “Herky” Silton

Henrietta “Herky” Silton, of Newton, Massachusetts.  Born in Boston to the late Regis (Corkery) and Chester MacDonald.  Devoted mother to five sons: Michael (Andrea) of Westford, MA, Jeffrey (Norine) of Newton, MA, Richard (Simmee) of Newton, MA, Peter (Sidra) of Bel Air, MD, and Jonathan of Chichester, NH.  Survived by her sister Lois Ferreira of Nashua, New Hampshire.  Predeceased by her sisters Teresa Weiss of Norwood, MA, Edna Quint of Center Barnstead, NH and brother Chester W. MacDonald of Wellesley, MA.  She will also be remembered by 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces.

She graduated from the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing, in 1954 as a Registered Nurse. She put her nursing career on hold, after marrying the late Sumner Silton, to raise her sons.  She returned to nursing, settling in as the medical director for several rewarding and enjoyable years at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton.  After the Carroll Center, she returned to hospital nursing at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton, MA, where the bustle and variety was more her nature.  After mandatory retirement, she continued to work part-time for several years at “St. E’s” as a Discharge Planning Nurse, and a fierce advocate for patients. She fully retired from nursing at age 75, after over 50 years of nursing.

Herky is remembered by all as honest, loyal, steadfast, and loving.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Carroll Center for the Blind (www.carroll.org).

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 4^th at 10:30 am at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, Ma. A graveside service will follow at Baker Street Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA. Shiva will be held immediately following the graveside service at the home of Richard and Simmee Silton.

Nancy Gail (Hill) Matza, beloved sister, mother of Evan (Karyn) and Lexi (Jamison) and grandmother. A bright, witty woman who prevailed against the social mores of her time, Nancy was blessed with thirty years of marriage to Brian Matza. Together, they raised two children and founded a technical school which trained air conditioning technicians.  When Brian died suddenly, Nancy was left a widow in her 50s. She set her prodigious intelligence and energy to attending law school, while working full-time as a technical writer. It was then that Nancy met her second husband, Martin Dropkin, and they went into practice together. After his death in 2019, Nancy continued to practice law and found great meaning and satisfaction in her work supporting people with their legal needs. Nancy was very active in the Medford chapter of Hadassah for many years and was most recently a member of Shir Tikva in Wayland.

Funeral Service at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 11:30 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at Nancy’s late residence. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to New England Justice for our Neighbors, or any other non profit of your choice.

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Robert Terry “Bob” Snyder, of Sharon and Boca Raton, originally from Brighton, passed away on Friday, August 2^nd at the ripe old age of 83. Bob was the son of Morris and Blanche Snyder and the beloved husband of 56 years to Mary Butler Snyder. Father to Robbie (Monsey, NY) and Rebecca Snyder (Sharon, MA), Bob was fortunate enough to have 10 grandchildren—Zach and Julia Weiss and Sruli, Blumie , Gedalya, Menachem, Rochela, Hadassa, Yehudah and Moshe Chayim Snyder. More recently, Bob’s grandchildren in Jerusalem, Israel gave him the additional ‘nachas’ of 3 great grandchildren in Bassie and Dovid Axelrod and Eliyahu Snyder.

Bob grew up in Brighton as an only child where his father owned a pharmacy on Lake Street at the end of the streetcar line across from Boston College. With close proximity to Newton, Bob or “Terry” as he was often called, had a strong connection to the town and grew up with many of his friends being from Newton school system. He would often speak fondly about his memories working at the Sidney Hill Country Club in Newton. As for himself, Bob attended Lawrence Academy and the New Prep School, where he was the Manager of the Hockey team. He would then go on to attend Babson College as well. Perhaps because he was an only child, friendships were of supreme importance to Bob and as such, he was relentless in keeping up with old friends and classmates in a way which was uncommon. In some cases, making an effort to find lost friends from grade school!

Bob was grateful for the opportunities that he had to traverse the globe whether it was traveling to the Far East to open a factory in China, to Israel to serve as the ‘sandek’ at his grandson’s bris, to Cowpet Bay in St. Thomas to enjoy vacation with his family or to resorts around the US for business conferences where he insisted on bringing his wife and kids along. He also loved escaping to Ogunquit, ME with friends for a weekend or even for a quick lunch get away with this beloved wife Mary. And yet, his favorite places were his two homes—Sharon and Boca Raton. Despite having numerous business opportunities to move elsewhere, Bob somehow could never leave Sharon- a town that he loved both for its beauty, serenity and strong sense of community. “The lake”, Lake Massapoag, held a special place in Bob’s heart as a place where he raised his kids across many wonderful summers and as a place where he often went, even recently with Mary, to just sit and contemplate the great life that he had been given. He gave back to the Town of Sharon too, serving on the Capital Outlays and other committees where he shared his business acumen and ability to get things done with others. During his later years, Bob cherished the moments that he was able to spend at the Boca Woods Country Club where he developed friendships with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Bob’s work ethic and sales acumen were legendary. After a brief stint in the shoe industry, Bob made his way into the electrical industry working for Red Dot before spending most of his career growing Carol Cable, a significant North American manufacturer of wire and cable. Starting out as a regular salesman, Bob worked his way up in the company over a 25 year period eventually becoming an executive, a mentor to many and a part owner of the company. Along the way, he even managed to befriend Governor Mike Dukakis after meeting at industry event. Even after retiring, Bob continued working until his dying day—between cold calling electrical distributors to join a buying group that he worked for and selling cruises as part of his own travel business!

When he wasn’t working, Bob had a number of hobbies. He loved to cook and was a “foodie” in general. Bob was an avid Boston sports fan that took his kids Robbie and Rebecca to many iconic Celtics and Red Sox games that included the Celtics-Pistons series in the 80’s, the famous Carlton Fisk 1975 World Series game, the 1986 World Series against the Mets and more recently the 2012 World Series against the Cardinals.

But above all, if there was one hobby that defined Bob as a person it was “Ham”/Amateur Radio. As he considered different living arrangements over the last few years, one of his first concerns was always whether he would have the ability to put an antenna up. To the outsider this could seem like a selfish preoccupation with the technicalities of his hobby. But, in truth, Bob’s antenna was a manifestation of his love for connecting with people from all over the world regardless of background or geography. He also took pride in using his hobby to do good and was featured on Boston news stations for helping to pull together “phone patches” that were critical for communications during national disasters when standard land lines were down.

Bob’s strong personality could be overwhelming for those that didn’t know him well. And yet, those who stuck it out and gave Bob a chance were lucky to have had a son, a father, a grandfather, a brother-in-law, father-in-law, an uncle and a friend that would do everything and anything for those that he held close. In a certain sense, he truly believed that everyone was his best friend.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary of 56 years who he loved dearly and took wonderful care of, his daughter Rebecca and son-in-law Matthew Weiss of Sharon, son Robbie and daughter-in-law Lea of Monsey, NY, his grandkids and great grandkids and his dog Roxie who he adored.

Chapel service at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am. Shiva to follow at the Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33^rd St. New York, NY 10016.