Archive: November, 2008

Larry J. Nelson,died suddenly at his Brockton residence,on November 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Roselyn (Swartz); his children, Bradley, Matthew and Eleanor Nelson; his brother Alan Nelson and his wife Deborah of Framingham. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton on Thursday, November 13 at 12 Noon. Following the interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury the family will be returning to Temple Beth Emunah until 9 pm, Shiva will continue on Friday 10 am – 2 pm at Temple Beth Emunah, Saturday evening at the home of Alan Nelson 6-9 pm and Sunday 2-7pm. Remembrances may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Beth Emunah where a scholarship fund has been established for Larry’s children.

BELL, Deborah L. of West Newton on Nov.9. Beloved wife of Robert Gurwitz. Devoted mother of Rebecca Bell-Gurwitz and Sam Bell-Gurwitz, both of West Newton. Loving sister of Risa Bell and her husband John DeVito of Brooklyn, NY and Mitchell Bell and his wife MaryAnne of Dedham. Funeral services at Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple St., Newton, Tue., Nov.11, at 11AM. Memorial observance at her late residence Tue. following services, Wed. and Thu. after 3 PM, and continuing Sat. after 6 PM and Sun. after 2 PM. Donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 (online at www.komen.org), or to Stonewall Communities, PO Box 99035, Pru Center, Boston, MA 02199.

Corkin-Ruth of Watertown on November 6, 2008. Loving sister of Henry Corkin and his wife Marilyn of Newton and the late Betty Smith and her surviving husband Willet Smith of Waban. Aunt of Michael, Stanley and Jonathan Corkin and Susan Kalish and Sandra Ferestein. Graveside services at the Shara T’Fila Cemetery, Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday, November 9 at 10 am. Remembrances may be made to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St. Suite 3 H, Watertown, MA 02472

Rubenstein-Rosalyn (Fuller) of Chestnut Hill on November 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Rubenstein and loving companion to Edward Bailen. Devoted mother of Robert Rubenstein and his wife Suzanne and the late Martin Rubenstein. Dear grandmother of Fred, Jill Leonard and her husband Hap and great-grandmother of Brody Leonard. Loving sister of the late Irving Fuller. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, November 10 at 2:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to the National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002.

Braverman-Herbert of Norwood on October 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Freedman) and the late Edith (Simon) Braverman. Devoted father of Alison Doucette and her husband William of Norwood, Gary Braverman and his wife Gayle of Lakeville and Keith Braverman and his wife Loretta of Norwood. Step father of Scott Brody and his wife Donna of Dracut, Michael Brody and his wife Darcy of CA and the late Avram Brody. Loving brother of the late Rose Ginberg, Rubin Braverman, Rachel Tall, Irving Braverman, Nettie Bass, Raynard Braverman and Minnie Jalbert. Dear grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:45 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to return to Temple Shaare Tefilah, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood and then memorial observance will continue at the home of Alison and William Doucette, on Thursday 1-7 pm and Friday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Shaare Tefila, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 or to Vista Care, 690 Canton Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Member of the Eliot-Hyde Park Lodge of the Masons.

Brecker-Benjamin of West Roxbury on October 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Mildred (Barber) Brecker. Devoted father of Rhonda Davidson and her husband Roy of Atlanta, GA and Alton Brecker and his wife Patricia of FL. Dear grandfather of Zachary Davidson. Loving brother of Saul Brecker of Sharon. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, October 31 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

TOY-Rita a Registered of Brighton, Suddenly, on October 28, 2008 Dear Daughter of the late Samuel and Esther Toy. Dear friend of Virginia Mayo whom she graduated with from Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing in 1956.Graveside services at Polonnae Cemetery 776 Baker St. , West Roxbury on Friday Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:00 Am.

Rothberg- Sheryl R. ( Price) of Canton , on October 27, 2008 Beloved wife of Steven Rothberg . Dear daughter of Harold and Annette Price of Newton. Devoted mother of Michelle Marom and her husband Yaniv of Englewood, NJ and David Rothberg and his wife Heather of New York City .Dear sister of Ronald M. Price of Hypoluxo, FL. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ,120 Canton St. Sharon on Wednesday October 29 , 2008 at 1:45 pm. Following interment a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 9:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West , Boston, MA 02445.

Bloom-Sandra (Bloom) of West Newton on October 27, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert Bloom. Devoted mother of Michael Bloom and Daniel Bloom. Loving sister of Benjamin Bloom. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, October 31 at 11:45 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to return to the home of Nancy Bloom and Gene Black in Jamaica Plain through 6 pm on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Tinnitus Association, Unit 20, P.O. Box 4900, Portland, OR 97208-4900.

Schulman-Linda ( Patnoi) of Wellesley, on October 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Dr. Charles L. Schulman .Devoted mother of Paul Schulman and his wife Alison of Chicago,IL, Stephen Schulman and his wife Jesse of Greensboro, NC and James Schulman and his wife Bari of Chicago, IL. Cherished grandmother of Leo and Auden Schulman. Loving sister of Rita Schulman and her husband Joseph of Montreal, and Richard Pargot and his wife Arlene of New Jersey. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd. ( Off Cedar St.) Wellesley on Sunday October 26 at 2:30 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery , Wayland, a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 9:00 Pm Sunday and continuing Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to BIDMC Cancer Center Fund, Office of Development,,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., ( BR), Boston, MA 0221.

KAPLAN-Ralph age 90 , of Framingham on Oct. 14, 2008 .Loving husband of the late Elinor Kaplan for 59 years. Beloved father of Neal of Atlanta, GA, Steven and Leslie of Arroyo Grande , CA and Philip of Framingham. Loving grandfather of Diane and Brian Jensen and David Kaplan.Loving great grandfather of Tyler Jensen . Dear brother of Shirley Deletetsky of Framingham, Mickey and Ann Deletetsky of Auburn, ME. And Beatrice and Gene Williams of Suitland, MD.Devoted brother in law of Herbert Rubin and Sandra Sklar of Newton.Adored by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday Oct. 19 at 10:45 am. Following services the family will be at his residence until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday 1-5pm. Ralph graduated from Bentley College and worked for decades as an accountant. He served in the Pacific Theatre in the U.S.Army during WW two and was honorably discharged as a First Sergeant. Ralph was a devoted volunteer at Jewish family services , St. Patrick�s Manor and Metrowest Medical Center for many years. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society , 30 Speen st. Framingham, MA 01701 , or Jewish Family Services 475 Franklin St. . , Suite 101 Framingham, MA 01701-4783

Roseland-Joel of Newton on October 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Eleanor ( Friedman) Roseland. Step father of Jeffrey Levine and Jack Levin. Grandfather of Adam Levine, Alexander Levine, and Wyatt Levin. Loving brother of Edward Roseland and the late Esther and Leah Roseland. Uncle of Scott Roseland and his family. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, October 13 14 11:45 am. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to return to his late residence on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Brown- Howard of Sharon, MA on October 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Carol ( Malinoff) Brown. Devoted father of Lawrence Brown and his wife Janice of IL., Robert Brown and his wife Tricia of NYC, and Jeffrey Brown and his wife Kim of Maine. Dear grandfather of Ethan, Hannah, Aaron and Maya. Loving brother of Murray Brown of Stoughton, MA, Paul Brown of Bedford, MA and the late Rona Wasserman. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA on Thursday, October 16 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, Saturday eve, and Sunday 12-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, C/O Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA 02067.

Matorin-Marshall, of Newton on October 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Barbara (Kaden) Matorin. Devoted father of Faith and Bruce Matorin, Mitchell and Kristine Matorin, Abigail and Jordan Schwartz and Andrew and Jennifer Matorin. Dear grandfather of Aaron, Anna, Jacob, Simon, Caleb and Jenna. Loving brother of Sumner Matorin and the late Maurice Matorin. Graveside services at the Mishkan Tefilah Memorial Park, Opposite 2659 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, October 12 at 11:30 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, on Sunday until 9 pm and Monday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Waldenstrom’s Clinic, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to Congregation Or Yisrael, 233 Needham Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02464.

Ansin-Harold, age 100 , of Boca Raton, FL ,on October 8, 2008 Beloved husband of the late Evelyn ( Rudnick) Ansin . Devoted father of Joseph Ansin of Chestnut Hill , Betty Ansin Smallwood and her husband John of Bethesda MD and the late Lawrence Ansin of Weston, Dear grandfather of Lisa Ansin and her husband Jonathan Guttell of Austin, TX ,Gregory Ansin of Boston , Jesse Smallwood and his wife Danielle of Bethesda, MD, and Jonah Smallwood of San Francisco. Cherished great grandfather of Barrett , Jack, Tyler , and Cameron Guttell and Tyler Smallwood. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom 1187 Beacon St. Brookline on Sunday Oct. 12 at 10:30 am .Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park , a memorial observance will be held at the home of Joseph Ansin until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-4 pm and 7-9pm. Remembrances may be made to The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or Boston University in Memory of Harold Ansin , One Silber Way Boston, MA 02215

Buchman-Grace (Eliasov) of Newton on October 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Peretz Buchman. Devoted mother of Selwyn Buchman and his wife Michelle of Marlboro, Renee Tarablus and her husband Avi of Israel, and Gary Buchman and his wife Debbie of Newton. Dear grandmother of Stefan and Martine, Justin, Jeremy, Meka, Ari, Niki and Tal. Loving sister of Dorothy Norman of Newton. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, October 10 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Gary and Debbie Buchman on Sunday and continuing on Monday until 2 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Jewish Community Housing for The Elderly, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135-4753.

Klein-Robert D. of Norwood on October 7, 2008. Dear son of Jerry Klein and the late Arthur Klein,MD. Loving brother of Sally Klein Cedrone Matthews and Jill K. Power. Services at Temple Shaare Tefilah, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood on Friday, October 10 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mrs. Jerry Klein on Saturday evening and continuing on Sunday and Monday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Shaare Tefilah, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Bourne-Nathan of Canton on October 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Kaiser). Devoted father of Julia Albrand, Alan S.Bourne, Ivy D. Bourne and the late Mark H. Bourne. Dear grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Loving brother of Kary Shindler. Graveside services at the King Solomon Memorial Park, Centre Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 pm.

Novick-Sylvia (Perlswig) , 90, of Millis on October 6, 2008 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home in Natick. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Novick. Devoted mother of Allen S. Novick of Indianapolis, Indiana and Lawrence E. Novick of Ashland. Dear grandmother of Kent Novick and his wife Melissa of Seattle, Washington, Jerel Novick and his wife Andrea of Boston and Seth Novick of Millis. Great grandmother of Madelyn and Josephine Novick of Seattle, Washington. Services at Temple Ael Chunon, 334 Village Street, Millis on Wednesday, October 8, at 11:00 am. Following the burial in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis ,family and friends are invited to return to the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home in Natick. Remembrances may be made to Congregation Ael Chunon, P.O. Box 401, Millis, MA 02054.

Stein-Ida E. ( Mendelsohn) of Chestnut Hill , formerly of Lewiston, Me., October 6, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Maurice Stein. Devoted mother of Marsha Berenson and her husband Peter of Newton and Jacob Stein of CA., Cherished grandmother of Marissa Berenson. Loving sister of William Mendelsohn of Burlington ,MA. and Sayde Stein of Chestnut Hill and the late Lillian Shane, Dorothy Higer, Mildred Cassely , and Carl and James Mendelsohn . Services at Temple Shalom 175 Temple St. West Newton on Tuesday Oct. 7 at 2:30 pm.Following the interment in Woburn a memorial observance will be held at the home of Marsha and Peter Berenson until 9:00 pm this evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Lovit – Sylvia C. (Zaplin) of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, age 91, on October 4, 2008. Sylvia was much loved by her late husband Samuel Lovit, son Alan Zaplin and his wife Hope Magier, daughter Ruth Zaplin, son Mark Zaplin, granddaughters Jessica Karlin and husband Jeremy and Bryana Zaplin and husband Mark Fisher, and grandson Michael Zaplin. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Montefiore Cemetery, Pulpit Rock Rd. Pelham, New Hampshire . ( Directions at jcam.org)or below on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at 12: Noon. Remembrances may be made to Brandeis University National Women’s Committee PO Box 549110 MS 132 Waltham, MA 02454-9110 or a charity of your choice.Directions to Cemetery From Route 93 North: Take Exit 46. Bear left off ramp around rotary. Take right at blinking light and stay on Route 113 west. Continue about 8 miles to intersection on Route 38. Take a right onto Route 38. About 2 miles, take the first street on left onto Coburn Road. Bear right onto Pulpit Rock Road. Cemetery is 100 yards on the left.

RUBENSTEIN, Sidney, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Hull, MA, on October 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Barbara (Gould) Rubenstein. Devoted father of Mark R. Rubenstein and his wife Lisa of Stoughton, Lisa B. Jenkins and her husband Paul of Hull, and Jeffrey K. Rubenstein and his wife Stacy of Lake Worth, FL. Dear grandfather of Joshua A. Rubenstein, Ashley B., Brittany A., Melanie K., and Gregory T. Jenkins, and Justin D. and Alexa S. Rubenstein. Loving brother of Judith Ship and her husband Nelson of Boynton Beach, FL. Funeral services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Monday, October 6, at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance at the home of Lisa and Paul Jenkins until Wednesday at noon. Donations in Sidney’s memory may be made to the Sidney Rubenstein Math Scholarship Fund, c/o American Heritage School, 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33484, ATTN: Headmaster Robert Stone. Sidney was a dedicated and passionate teacher of mathematics for over 40 years.

Weiner-Joseph of Roslindale on October 2, 2008. Devoted husband of the late Esther (Weiner). Graveside services at the King Solomon Memorial Park, Centre Street, West Roxbury on Friday, October 3 at 10:30 am.

Wolfers-Hilda ( Bodeck) age 99, of Newton, MA, formerly of Florida and New York, on September 28, 2008. Beloved wife for 68 years of the late Harold Wolfers. Devoted mother of Joan Belkin and her husband Steve. Loving grandmother of Julie Belkin Rand and her husband Michael, and Amy Belkin. Dear great grandmother of Harrison Belkin Rand. Devoted sister of the late Beatrice Rosenblum. Hilda was the personification of love and light in our lives and in the lives of everyone she touched. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd. ,Wellesley on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 1:00 pm.Interment will be at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance will be at the Belkin residence from 7-9 pm Thursday evening only. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to The Grow Clinic at Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118

KUBZANSKY, Judith (Sagarin) of Newton on September 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Philip Kubzansky. Devoted mother of Jessica Kubzansky of Los Angeles, CA, Michael Kubzansky and his wife Anne Binder of Washington, DC, and Laura Kubzansky and her husband Dean Murphy of Belmont. Dear grandmother of Caroline Kubzansky, William Kubzansky, Serena Murphy, and Izak Murphy. Loving sister of Daniel Sagarin of Guilford, CT. Funeral services at Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Avenue, Belmont, on Monday, September 22 at 10:30 AM. Shiva at her late residence Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 1-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations in Judith’s memory may be made to the Lipper Multiple Myeloma Research Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 1309 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446.

Theran-Florence ( Fink) age 95, longtime resident of Boston, Brookline and formally of Revere , after a valiant struggle , entered into rest on Saturday Sept. 20, 2008 . Beloved wife of the late Louis Theran. Devoted mother of Mark Theran and his wife Judith of Ridgewood, N.J., Harold Theran and his wife Barbara of Boston. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, David , and Louis Theran and his wife Kyung , Noah , Adam and Alexandra. Services at The Boston Synagogue ( Charles River Park Synagogue) 55 Martha Rd. Boston on Sunday Sept. 21 at 3:00 pm. Following the interment at The Tifereth Israel of Revere Cemetery , Everett. Shiva will be held at the home of Harold and Barbara Theran Cabot Estates , 241 Perkins St. ( Unit C-402) Jamacia Plain, Sunday unitl 9:00 pm, Monday and Tuesday 2-5, 7-9pm ,Wednesday and Thursday 6-8pm and Friday 3-5pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Hadassah 2001 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02135

Novick-Brenda K. (Kirshenbaum) of Millis on September 19, 2008. Devoted mother of Jerel Novick and his wife Andrea and Seth Novick of Millis. Loving sister of Paula Isacoff and her husband Jay of Palm Beach, FL. Graveside services at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Auburn Road, Millis on Monday, September 22 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence, on Monday and continuing on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Charles River Chapter of Hadassah, 13 Scott Drive, Holliston, MA 01746.

Herman-Meryl S. (Starr) of Newton, on September 17, 2008. Beloved wife of Michael Herman. Dear daughter of Claire Starr and the late Paul Starr. Devoted mother of Jennifer, Starr and Perry Herman. Dear sister of Gloria Berger and her husband Robert of St. Louis, MO. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Meryl loved her family pets, Molson, Lucifer, Bailey and Lily. Services will be held at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton on Friday Sept. 19 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Dennis and Cece Herman 7 Stonewood Drive,Newton Friday until 5:00pm, Saturday 7-9pm, Sunday and Monday 2-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Mass General Hospital Thyroid Cancer Fund 165 Cambridge St. Suite 600 , Boston, MA 02114. Proud Chairman of “Friends of Boston University Hockey”

Neipris-Joseph of canton,formerly of Sharon on September 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Miriam (Kerstein) Neipris. Devoted father of Jeffrey of NYC, Alan and his life partner Pam of Mansfield and Steven and his wife Heidi of Wrentham. Dear grandfather of Alison, Jonathan and Brandon Neipris. Loving brother of Albert Neipris of Canton and the late Maurice Neipris. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon on Thursday, September 18 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Thursday, Friday until 4 pm , Saturday evening and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368 or to a charity of your choice.

Kokotoff-Isadore of Holbrook , on Sept. 13, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Barbara ( Rosen) Kokotoff. Devoted father of David and his wife Dianne , Debra Kokotoff , and Susan McKenna and her husband John all of Alpharetta , GA .Dear grandfather of Sarah, Dakota, Christopher , Erin and Evan. Dear brother of the late Gertrude Sweet .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ,120 Canton St. Sharon on Tuesday Sept. 16 at 10:45 AM .Remembrances in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 .

DOBROW, Anita (Brown) Of Milton on September 13. Beloved wife of the late Philip Dobrow. Devoted mother of Rhonda Gauchman and her husband Alan of Sharon, Nancy Bryer of Duxbury, and Robert Dobrow of San Francisco, CA. Dear grandmother of Rebecca Gauchman, Adam Gauchman, Nancy and Jason Rausman, Matthew Bryer and Jason Bryer, and great grandmother of Shalhavit and Naama. Funeral Services at Temple Shalom of Milton, 180 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, Monday, September 15 at 11 a.m. Memorial Observance at her late residence following interment and continuing until Friday at 4 p.m. Donations in Anita’s memory may be made to Temple Shalom of Milton at the address noted above or to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union way, Randolph, MA 02368. Brezniak-Rodman www.levinebriss.com 781-963-2900

Zuckerman-Aaron formerly of Raynham on September 11, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Koldin) Zuckerman. Devoted father of Annette Zemser and her husband Alan of Albany, NY, Joan Marder and her husband Stephen of Concord, NH, Karen Blacker and her husband Richard of Newton, David Zucker man of Norton and Daniel Zuckerman and his wife Janine of Franklin. Loving brother of Claire Wolfe of Framingham and Irving Zuckerman of Peabody. Dear grandfather of 15 grandchildrena nd 6 Great Grandchildren. Graveside services at the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Glebe St. Taunton on Sunday September 14 at 2 pm. Memorial observance at the home of David Zuckerman on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Irving Shapiro, 96; led group that helped launch Jimmy Fund By Casey D. Ramsdell Globe Correspondent Irving Shapiro, past president of a volunteer organization that helped launch the Jimmy Fund, died Wednesday at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale. He was 96. Mr. Shapiro, who worked in the food concession industry and immersed himself in philanthropy, was born in New Jersey and grew up in Boston, attending Boston English High. He graduated from Northeastern University Law School. In 1958, he married the woman who would become his wife of 50 years, Charlotte (Crossman). His first marriage had ended in divorce. Mr. Shapiro served as president of Hub Catering Co., which provided concessions for Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the Brockton Fair, and the dog racing track in Taunton. He also ran a company that sold candy to movie theaters. In 1977, he sold that company to Joseph O’Donnell, owner of Boston Culinary Group. O’Donnell said Mr. Shapiro taught him everything he knew about the business. “Irving was a pioneer in the food service concession business. He was a legendary figure,” said O’Donnell. O’Donnell said that even when Mr. Shapiro sold him the company, he continued to help in the office. He was a generous person, with money and in spirit, said O’Donnell. “Irving was always looking to raise money, sell tickets, or buy trinkets,” he said. Mr. Shapiro was one of the original founders and a past president of what is now The Variety Children’s Charity of New Beloved husband of Charlotte (Crossman) Shapiro. Devoted father of Susan Brenner and her husband Stuart, Judy Belinfante and her husband Geoffrey, Ellen Goldberg and Alice Hackman. Loving brother of the late Dr. Everett Shapiro and his surviving wife Dr. Arnelda Levine, Bernadine “Sis” Shapiro, Leonard Shapiro and his surviving wife Renee, Herbert Shapiro and his surviving wife Shirley. Dear grandfather of Jodi Mottola and her husband David, Jennifer Pontello and her husband Mark, Lisa Stern. Survivors, Lisa Stern and her husband Glenn, Jamie Mendelsohn and her husband Josh, Carrie Youngs and her husband Stuart, and Lacey Belinfante. Loving great grandfather of Scott and Rachel Magerer, Zack and Abby Stern. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St., Brookline on Friday September 12, at 10:30 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be at his residence 210 Nahanton St. Newton until 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226

GOODMAN, Charlotte (Greenberg) of Needham, MA formerly of Steubenville, Ohio on Sept. 11, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Shelton C. Goodman. Devoted mother of Carolyn Gusenoff and her husband Steven, Cindy Swartz and her husband Dr. James Swartz and Thomas Goodman and his wife Debra. Loving grandmother of Daniel Gusenoff and his wife Alyssa, Dr. Jeffrey Gusenoff, Robert and Rachel Swartz, Michael and Michelle Goodman. Cherished great grandmother of Zachary Gusenoff. Services were held in OHIO on Sunday Sept. 14. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Carolyn and Steven Gusenoff on Monday only 3-9PM In lieu of flowers remembrances to Dr. Daniel J. DeAngelo Adult Leukemia, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute 44 Binney St. Boston, MA 02115-6084.

Weisman-Neal of Norton on September 7, 2008. Dear son of the late Bernie Weisman and Phyllis (Banchick) Weisman. Loving brother of Richard Weisman and his wife Karen, Amy Chantre and her husband Bob. Stepson of Sheila Weisman. Uncle of Jake and Jordan Chantre, Phyllis and Katie Weisman. Great uncle of Samantha Weisman. Graveside services at the Polonnoe Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Wednesday, September 10 at 11 am. Following services family and friends are invited to return to his late residence through Wednesday evening only. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Rabins-Irene (Koseff) of Brookline on September 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Jose Rabins. Devoted mother of Selwyn Rabins and Richard Rabins. Dear grandmother of Four grandchildren. Graveside services at the Beth Israel Memorial Park, South Street, Waltham on Friday, September 5 at 11 am. Following services a gathering will take place at the home of Selwyn and Erica Rabins on Friday and continuing on Sunday 2-5 pm Remembrances may be made to the Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

DANBURG-Bernice ( Hartstone) of West Hills, CA, formerly of Needham and Waban ,on Sept. 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Saul Danburg . Devoted mother of Elliot Danburg and his wife Elizabeth of Powhatan, VA. and East Sandwich ,MA and Sandra Danburg and her husband Richard Pollack of West Hills, CA.. Loving grandmother of Stephanie and Gregory Danburg and Pamela Tang. Also survived by four great grandchildren. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday Sept. 7, 2008 at 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Heart Association 20 Speen St.Framingham, MA. 01701

MILLER, Beatrice (Lapidus) of Newton, a longtime dental hygienist in Brookline & New ton on Sept. 1, at age 91. Beloved wife of the late Arnold F. Miller. Devoted mother of Geoffrey A. Miller and his wife Beth Buttles- Miller of Vermont and Carol Miller and her partner William L. Scott of Cambridge. Dear grandmother of Aaron M. Miller. Loving sister of the late Esther Lapidus, Leo Lapidus, Florence Druker, and Ruth Kaplan. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, Wednesday at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance at her late residence Wednesday until 4 PM, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9, & Friday 2-4 PM. Donations in Beatrice’s memory may be made to the Forsyth School ofDental Hygiene at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, 179 Longwood Av, Boston, MA 02115 or the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Leben-Sylvia (Michaelson) of CA, formerly of Florida and Stoughton on August 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Ira Leben. Devoted mother of Barbara Weidenfeld and her husband Jay of CA and Marjorie Cummins and her husband Myron of Holliston. Dear grandmother of Lori Cummins and Robert Cummins and his wife Julie. Great-grandmother of Gabriella and William Cummins. Graveside services at the Crawford St. Memorial Park Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Tuesday, September 2 at 1pm. Memorial observance at the home of Marjorie and Myron Cummins, Tuesday through Thursday eve. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

KATZ, Lillian B. of Boston, formerly of Brookline, on August 29, 2008. Loving sister of Jeanette Zaitchik of Reading, Eda Rabinovitz of Winthrop, Marvin Katz of NY, Bernice Jones of Arlington, Jacob Katz of NY, and the late Matilda Weisbord, Gilbert Katz, Bertha Levin, and Tamar Schecter. Graveside services at the Jewish Deedholders Cemetery, Fuller St., Everett on Tuesday, September 2, at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

THEODORE “TEDDY” JAFFE 08/26/2008 Jaffe-Theodore “Teddy” Age 84 of Coconut Creek, FL,formerly of Needham on August 26, 2008. Adoring and adored husband for 61 years of Sylvia (Goldstein) Jaffe. Devoted father of Charles Jaffe and his wife Martha Heller of Rochester, NY, Phyllis Spool and her husband Richard of Worcester, Debi McCarthy and her husband Vincent of Bourne and Judith Pearl and her husband David of Millis. Loving Grandpa of Samarrah Kress and her husband Jason, Shannah Pochini and her husband Brian, Sarah Spool, Michael McCarthy, and Daniel, Joshua, and Rebecca Pearl. Also, great grandfather of Camilla Kress. Cherished brother of sisters Shirley Grossman and Teddy’s twin Rosalyn Bacherman, and brother of the late Dr. Sidney, Robert, and Lester. Past Master of Moses Michael Hays Lodge, Veteran with the 127th AAA Gun Batallion during World War ll, Member of Temple Beth Orr,Coral Springs,FL, Life Member of the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham,Life member of Disabled American Veterans, Life member of Hadassah Associates. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.)West Newton on Thursday, August 28th at 11 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, shiva will be held at the home of Judith and David Pearl on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Sunday through Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Teddy’s memory may be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5420 NW 33rd Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

THEODORE “TEDDY” JAFFE 08/26/2008 Jaffe-Theodore “Teddy” Age 84 of Coconut Creek, FL,formerly of Needham on August 26, 2008. Adoring and adored husband for 61 years of Sylvia (Goldstein) Jaffe. Devoted father of Charles Jaffe and his wife Martha Heller of Rochester, NY, Phyllis Spool and her husband Richard of Worcester, Debi McCarthy and her husband Vincent of Bourne and Judith Pearl and her husband David of Millis. Loving Grandpa of Samarrah Kress and her husband Jason, Shannah Pochini and her husband Brian, Sarah Spool, Michael McCarthy, and Daniel, Joshua, and Rebecca Pearl. Also, great grandfather of Camilla Kress. Cherished brother of sisters Shirley Grossman and Teddy’s twin Rosalyn Bacherman, and brother of the late Dr. Sidney, Robert, and Lester. Past Master of Moses Michael Hays Lodge, Veteran with the 127th AAA Gun Batallion during World War ll, Member of Temple Beth Orr,Coral Springs,FL, Life Member of the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham,Life member of Disabled American Veterans, Life member of Hadassah Associates. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.)West Newton on Thursday, August 28th at 11 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, shiva will be held at the home of Judith and David Pearl on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Sunday through Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Teddy’s memory may be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5420 NW 33rd Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

PRESS-Mildred ( Pinkus) of Framingham, MA formerly of Delray Beach, Fl. and Jersey City, N.J. on August 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Milton Press.Devoted mother of Allan Press and his wife Judy of Pittsburgh, Carol Atlas and her husband Jay of Sudbury , Robert Press and his wife Linda of Denver. Dear grandmother of Brian Joseph Press, Debbie Sindler , Matthew and Darren Press, Travis and Laura Press, Stephanie and Jaimie Atlas. Loving great grandmother of Annalle and Nathaniel Press, Samantha, Cate and Noah Sindler . Graveside services at Hillside/New Mt. Zion Cemetery, Lyndhurst, N.J. on Friday August 29, 2008 at 11:00 Am. Memorial observance at the home of Carol and Jay Atlas Sunday and Monday evening 7-9Pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk , The A Sox Team 10 Brookline Place West , 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445.

Desberg-Richard of Sharon on August 25, 2008. Devoted father of Paul Desberg and his wife Jane of Sharon, Joseph Desberg of NY, Donna Cappolla and her husband Dominick of NY. Longtime companion of Claire Greenwald. Loving Brother of Bernard Desberg of FL. Dear grandfather of Lisa Lucia and her husband Peter, Jeffrey Desberg, Carl Desberg, Sophia and Isabella Cappolla and great grandfather of Angelina Lucia. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, August 27 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Paul and Jane Desberg, on Wednesday and Thursday. Remembrances may be made to the Friends of The Sharon Council on Aging, 219 Massapoag Ave.Sharon, MA 02067 or to HESSCO Elder Services, 1 Merchant Street, Sharon, MA 02067

Fistel- Muriel J. (Barron) of Winthrop, died peacefully on August 25, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Irving M. Fistel. Mother of Bruce Fistel. Devoted sister of Leatrice J. Zawatsky of Cranston, RI. Loving Aunt of Bonnie E. Flanagan of Cranston, RI and her daughters, Chelsea & Kendyll. Devoted friend of Cami D’Amato. Graveside services at Tifereth Israel of Winthrop Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett on Wednesday, August 27 at 2 pm. Shiva will be at her late residence, Wednesday 6-9pm and Thursday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket,RI 02860.

LEVITAN-Evelyn (Messer) of Newton, on August 24, 2008. Devoted mother of Julie Rockowitz and her husband Noah of New Rochelle, NY, Neal Levitan of Delray Beach,FL, David Levitan and his wife Amy of Sharon and Ben Levitan and his wife Sharon of Weston. Dear grandmother of Shira, Leora, Dahlia, Max and Taylor, Josh, Shayna, Harrison, Dara and Elana. Services are private. Memorial observance at her residence Tuesday 1-4 pm and 7-9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 pm and Friday 10 am -12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Frank-Arnold L. Frank of Newton on August 21, 2008. Beloved Husband of Pauline ( LeVine) Frank .Devoted father of Joanne Suna and her husband Alan of Briarcliff Manor , N.Y., Marjorie Finkel and her husband Leonard of Framingham and Lisa Rockland and her husband Mark of Marlboro .Cherished grandfather of Rachel and Joshua Suna , Alyssa and Lindsay Finkel , Joseph and Jordan Rockland .Loving brother of Leon Frank and his wife Florence of Chestnut Hill. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Sunday August 24, 2008 at 11:00 Am. Following the interment a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00 Pm Sunday and Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9:30 Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Leavitt-Rose ( Fein) of Roslindale, formerly of Needham on August 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Leo Leavitt. Devoted Mother of Elissa Lazdowsky and her husband David, James Leavitt and the late Daniel Leavitt and his surviving wife Lillian. Dear grandmother of Phil Buchanan, Shelley Leavitt and Jason Leavitt. Loving sister of Aaron Fein and the late Esther Posner, Helen Libman and Alfred G. Fein. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday, August 17 at 2 pm. Shiva will be a the home of Lillian Leavitt daily from 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Dept of MA Jewish War Veterans, State House, Boston, MA 02113 or to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131

Zich-Arthur of Chestnut Hill on August 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Doris (Rosenberg) Zich. Devoted father of Marjorie Birnbaum and her husband Bernard of Newton and Jonathan Zich of NYC. Dear grandfather of Jill Birnbaum, Jeffrey Birnbaum and his wife Kristen, Matthew David Zich and Rebecca Elizabeth Zich and great grandfather of Thomas and Katelyn Birnbaum. Loving brother of the late Florence Winograd. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St. Brookline on Friday, August 15 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Marjorie and Bernard Birnbaum on Friday until sundown through Sunday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 02446 or to Jewish Big brother/Sister, 333 Nahanton St. Newton Centre, MA 02459

Parker-Stanley B.of Chestnut Hill on August 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Elaine (Laskey) Parker. Devoted father of Karen Piedra and Nancy Parker-Singer. Dear grandfather of Chase, Avalon and Noah. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, August 15 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Saturday evening and Sunday 2-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.