Archive: September, 2008

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

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.

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

HELLER, Eugene G. of New York City, formerly of Braintree, on August 9. Beloved husband of the late Goldie (Stern) Heller. Devoted father of Esther Heller and her husband Nicholas Corsano of Menlo Park, CA, Dr. Caren Heller and her husband Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi of New York City, and Carol Heller, also of New York City. Dear grandfather of Robert and Francesco Michelassi and Jonathan Gorman. Funeral services at the Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Funeral Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, Monday, August 11, at 10:30 AM. Memorial observance at the home of George and Meryl Smith Monday following interment, continuing Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations in Gene’s memory may be made to the Amsterdam Nursing Home, 1060 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025. Late Army Veteran of WWII.

TOBIN, Sally, of Newton, formerly of Brookline, on August 8. Beloved wife of the late David Tobin. Devoted mother of Sheryl Tobin of Needham and Harvey Tobin of Lowell. Predeceased by three sisters and one brother. Graveside services at Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury on Sunday, August 10 at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance at the home of Sheryl Tobin Sunday until 9:00 PM, continuing Monday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Donations in Sally’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., Newton, MA 02465.

Leppo- Earl of Laguna, CA, formerly of Newton on August 7, 2008. Beloved and truly devoted husband of Myrna Leppo. Devoted and loving father to Elise, David and Stacy. Loving papa to Jordan and Gabriel Leppo. Loving brother of Harold Leppo. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington st. (corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday, August 18 at 11 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon memorial observance will be at the home of Ruth and Rick Gamolka, on Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 12-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

Stark-Norman, of Framingham, formerly of N.J. on August 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Shea) Stark. Devoted father of Brian Stark and his wife Pamela of Wisconsin and Glenn Stark and his wife Elizabeth of Wellesley. Dear grandfather of Peter, Jessica, Emily and Molly. Loving brother of the late Paul Stark. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave. Natick on Friday, August 8 at 1 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Beacon Hospice, 160 Speen St.,Suite 202, Framingham, MA 01701.

Charles Shulman Of Hallandale, FL, formerly of Brighton, on August 5, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jo Ann Shulman. Dear son of the late Louis and Rose Shulman. Devoted father of David Shulman and his wife Elayna of N.H. and Barbara Furman of Sharon. Dear grandfather of Jared, Justin and Mathew. Great great uncle of Zachary. Loving brother of the late Irene Cohen. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Fri., Aug. 8 at 9:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara and Steven Furman through 7 p.m. on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701

Flash-Selma (Cooperman) of N.Y.N.Y.formerly of Newton on August 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm H. Flash,Esq. Devoted mother of Mara Flash Blum and her husband Jonathan, Pamela Flash and her husband Jeffrey Finkle. Dear grandmother of Benjamin, James, Jordan and Tori. Loving sister of Alan Cooperman. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St.Newton on Monday, August 4 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Laura and Peter Kates on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to either www.cityharvest.com or to Habitat For Humanity-N.Y.C., 111 John Street, 23rd floor, N.Y.,N.Y. 10038.

Silverman-Green Gertrude (Kalis) of Randolph on August 1, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Green and Samuel J. Silverman. Devoted mother of Jordan Green and his wife Laura of Sheffield, David Green and his wife Barbara of Sharon and Mildred (Green) Koss of Cape Cod. Loving sister of Jean Sandler of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Sara Green. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, August 3 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance at the home of David and Barbara Green on Sunday until 9 pm and Monday 5-9 pm and continuing at the home of Jordan and Laura Green in Sheffield on Tuesday 5-9, and Wednesday 5-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Wayside Hospice, 266 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

Beckman-Stephen of Boynton Beach ,Fl. In Natick on July 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Judith ( Bereson) Beckman. Graveside servicves will be held at Eternal Light Cemetery, Boynton Beach on Sunday Aug. 3, 2008

Finer-Edythe (Fishman) of Randolph on July 31, 2008. Beloved wife of Stanley Finer. Devoted mother of Ronald Finer and his wife Karen of Brockton, Michelle Finer of Randolph, Amy Miller and her husband Greg of Sudbury and Howard Finer and his wife Sherri of Stoughton. Dear grandmother of Jessica Sandoval and her husband Herb, Sarah, Edward, Zachary, Joshua, Ashley, Benjamin, Jacob, Heather, Sydney and Elizabeth and great grandmother of Corbin Sandoval. Loving sister of the late Harvey Fishman. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, August 3 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Sunday through Thursday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am Religious School, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, Ma 02368 or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701.

Polit-Davida of Brookline on July 31, 2008. Beloved wife of Manuel Polit. Devoted mother of Stephen Polit and his wife Susan of Belmont .Dear Grandmother of Jonathan Polit.Dear sister of Leonard Garfield of Peabody and Paul Garfield of Arizona. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington st.( Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday Aug. 2008 at 11:00 Am Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at her late residence until 7:00 Pm Monday and Tuesday 3-7Pm. In lieu of flowers remembraces to the National Parkinson’s Foundation office of Development 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Rd. Miami, Fl. 33136-1494.

Rosenberg-Leo of Boca Raton, Fl. Formerly of Newton July 30, 2008. Beloved husband of The late Sylvia Rosenberg and Adele Greenfield Rosenberg .Devoted father of Arnold Rosenberg and his wife Gail, and James Rosenberg and his wife Bianca. Dear grandfather of Barrie Prinz, Debra Rosenbaum, Lauren,Joshua, Shayna and Hudson Rosenberg.Loving Greatgrandfather of Graham Prinz.Graveside services at Temple Emeth Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday Aug. 3, 2008 at 11:00 Am .Memorial observance will be at the home of Arnold and Gail Rosenberg following services until 5:00 Pm Sunday and continuing 7-9Pm Sunday only. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life , 1200 Centre St. Roslindale ,MA 02131 or charity of your choice.

Bresler- Sheryl of Newton ,on July 29, 2008 following a courageous crusade against brain cancer. Loving wife of Paul and mother of Matthew and Todd. Beloved cousin and aunt. Raised in Fairfield, CT. After attending Northeastern Univ. Sheryl was an instructor in Dental Assisting at Beth Israel Hosp. and Mt. Ida College. She subsequently established herself as a local Realtor, known as the “Heart and Sold of Real Estate.” A life member of Hadassah, active in the Women’s Council of Realtors and a political mayven. She loved the beach in Hull, good food, dancing and reveled in making new friends and sharing life.Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway , Chestnut Hill on Thursday July 31, 2008 at 1:00 Pm .Following the interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 8:00 Pm Thursday and Friday 1-3Pm and Sunday 1-5Pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in Sheryl�s memory may be made to �GBM Research at Mass General� and sent to Amy Fontanella, Development Office, Mass General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St., Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114

Leeder-Earle of Weston ,Ma on July 29, 2008 , Husband of Judith .Son of the late Frank and Celia ( Goren) Leeder . Father of Cindy Sandler and her husband Gary, Gayle Dublin and her husband Nathaniel, Howard Leeder and his wife Carla. Grandfather of Jennifer, Betsy and Allison Sandler, Grace Dublin and Elizabeth and Catherine Leeder. Sister of Laurel Leeder Friedman and her husband Orrie and their children David Chase and Hugh Friedman and the late Trudy Friedman Bell. Graveside services at The Lindwood Memorial Park 497 North St. Randolph on Thursday July 31 at 10:00 Am .Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Gayle and Nathaniel Dublin until 8:00 Pm Thursday and Friday 1-7Pm. A memorial observance will be held at the home of Laurel and Orrie Friedman 2-4, 7-9Pm Thursday , Friday and Sunday 1-5Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Friends of B.U. Hockey 925 Commonwealth Avenue , Boston, MA 02215 or a charity of your choice.

Slavet- Bernice (Bornstein) of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Mattapan and Randolph on July 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Slavet. Devoted mother of Miki Blank and her husband Stephen of Canton and Ronnie Norman and her husband Michael of Newton. Dear grandmother of Brian Norman and his wife Amara of Portland, Oregon, Melissa Norman, Joshua Blank and Jay Norman. Great-grandmother of Jared and Jordan Norman. Loving sister of the late Barbara Potter and Estelle Ames. Graveside services at the Stepiner Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday, July 31 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Miki and Stephen Blank on Thursday until 9 pm and Friday 12-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Newman-Samuel,96,of Lauderhill, Florida, formerly of Brookline.on July 27, 2008 Husband of the late Doris (Kimball) and Marion (Zarchy). Dear Friend of Bea Goldman.Loving Father of Robert (Jane) of Longmeadow and Grandfather of Daniel.Brother of the late Morris,Phillip,and Abie. Loved by many nieces and nephews.Graveside service at Linnwood Memorial Park 497 North St. Randolph,Tuesday July 29 11:00 Am. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Congregation Kehillath Israel,384 Harvard St.Brookline or Vitas Hospice Care, 5420 N.W Ave. Ft. Lauderdal,Fla.33309. Shiva will be Tues. and Wed. night in Longmeadow.

Ziman-Esther, on July 27, 2008.Graveside services at Share Tefila Cemetery 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Tuesday July 29 at 10:00 Am .Complete information on Tuesday.

RIEMER, Anna (Landau)of Boston, formerly of Newton and New York City on July 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Riemer. Devoted mother of Barbara Krupat and her husband, Ed, of Newton. Dear grandmother of Jason Krupat of Needham and Michael Krupat of Culver City, CA, and great-grandmother of Molly Krupat. Funeral services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton Monday, July 28, at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Anna’s memory may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly/Coleman House, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135 or to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Ctr., 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

Leland Gerson Neuberg Of Brookline, MA. Beloved husband of Donna (Shapiro) Neuberg. Loving father of Eva (Rob Washburn) Neuberg. Adored son of LeRoy Neuberg. Dear Brother of Joel (Pam) Neuberg. Adoring uncle of Jake (Mina) Neuberg. Gruncle of Madeline Neuberg. Graveside Services Sunday at 3 PM at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, (Gate 37), 1400 S. DesPlaines, Forest Park, IL. Condolences in MA will be observed at Mr. Neuberg’s former residence. In lieu flowers, memorials to The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 would be appreciated

Irene (Block)ZOLA of Newton formerly of Needham, on July 25, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Harold Zola. Devoted mother of Karen Zola of Rockland, ME., Lisa Berger and her husband Stephen of Chestnut Hill and the late David Zola. Dear grandmother of Andrew MacCaffray and his wife Jamie, Kristin and Abby MacCaffray and Harris and Emily Berger. Cherished greatgrandmother of Madelyn Rose MacCaffray . Loving Sister of the late The late Melvin Block and his late wife Janet , and the late Albert Block and his surviving wife Pearl. Services at Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave. Needham on Sunday July 27 ,2008 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at the home of Lisa and Stephen Berger until 9:00 Pm Sunday and Monday 2-4, 7-9 Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.

Egbert-Attorney Richard M. of Boston , Suddenly on July 24, 2008 Beloved husband of Shannon A. McAuliffe . Devoted father of Shea McGonigal and her husband Joseph of Portland, Me, Danielle Petruzzi and her husband Glenn of Arlington, MA and Manuel Egbert of Pembroke, MA.Dear grandfather of Jersi McGonigal , Joshua and Noah Petruzzi. Dear Brother of Stephen Egbert and his wife Linda of No. Hampton, N.H..Services at Temple Beth Am 871 No. Main St.( Rte .28) Randolph on Monday July 28 , 2008 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Handi Kids 470 Pine St. Bridgewater, MA 02324 or The National Multiple Sclerosis Society 101 A First Ave. Waltham, MA 02451.

Tepper-Rosalyn on July 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Jack. Graveside services at Beth Moses Pinelawn, N.,Y. on July 27

Robert S. “Bobby” Flink Of Milton, on July 20, 2008. Beloved son of the late Joseph & Elizabeth (McCardle) Flink. Longtime employee of Nick’s Comedy Stop. Mass of Christian Burial at The Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury on Friday, July 25 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Old Calvary Cemetery, Boston. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers donations to The Julie Fund, P.O. Box 620-657 Newton, MA 02462.

Winer-Michael Gene “Mike” on July 17, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Family) Winer and loving father of Lisa Winer of San Francisco, CA and Lowell Winer of Los Angeles, CA. His parents louis and Eleanor Winer and brother Stephan are now deceased. Mike attended Ohio State University, worked in material handling sales for many years and as manager of Highway Driver Leasing. A veteran of the Korean War, he was very interested in history and politics and a great conversationalist on these subjects. Graveside services on Monday, July 21 at 10:45 am at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Asssociation or the Salvation Army.

Martin Sigel, of Malden,died on July 16, 2008 at the Kathleen Daniel Nursing Home in Framingham. He was 79. Mr. Sigel was born in Chelsea, MA. For many years he was a draftsman working with the Army Corps of Engineers. He was the son of the late Hyman Sigel and Betty (Margolis) Sigel. He leaves his wife Ruth (Jacobs) Sigel; his nieces and nephews, Arlene and Larry DeHaan of Framingham, Jeffrey and Cheryl Dorenfeld of Reading. Also survived by several other loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut Street) , West Newton on Friday, July 18 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Larry DeHaan, on Friday until sundown, Sat evening, Sunday and Monday after 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to either the Kathleen Daniels Nursing Home, 45 Franklin St. Framingham, MA 01702 or to the Allegiance Hospice, 67 Middle Street, Suite 503, Lowell, MA 01852.

Heiligman- Cecelia( Joshel) of Newton formerly of Framingham, on July 16, 2008 .Beloved wife of the late Fred Heiligman. Devoted mother of Dr. Mark Heiligman and his wife Sondra of Baltimore, MD and Dr. Gary Heiligman and his wife Rabbi Joanne Yocheved Heiligman of Columbia, MD. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Graveside services at The Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery Fairview Ave. Natick on Thursday July 17 at 11:00 am. Following services the family will gather at the Ballroom of Lasell Village / Lasell House 120 Seminary Ave. Newton . Inlieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Red Cross PO Box 4002018 Des Moines, IA 50340-2018

Katz-Laura G. (Goodless) died on Tuesday, July 15th at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Hyman and Sophie Goodless of Springfield, MA. Beloved wife for 60 years to Leonard Katz of Sarasota, FL and formally of Longmeadow, MA. Mother of Ellen Mittman and her husband Bruce of Newton, MA, Lisa Axelrod and her husband Eugene of Woodbridge, CT. Cherished Grandmother of Emily and Andrew Mittman, Jason and David Axelrod. Great Grandmother of Alanna and Ella Vargas. Graveside services on Sunday, July 20 at 10 am at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Ellen and Bruce Mittman following the burial until 8pm and Monday and Tuesday 2-7 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Walnut Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Gerber-Joanne (Backman) of Norwood on July 14, 2008. Mother of Deborah Harkins and her husband Kevin and Nancy Gerber. Grandmother of Tabitha Gerber, Laura and Liana Harkins. Sister of the late Carolyn Greenberg. Graveside services at the Temple Sinai Cemetery, off of Route 114, Danvers on Wednesday, July 16 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the Vista Care Hospice Foundation, 690 Canton St, Suite 220, Westwood, MA 02090.

Breger-Mildred (Spitz) of Quincy, formerly of West Roxbury on July 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward Breger. Devoted mother of Eugene Breger and his wife Rochelle of Northbrook, IL and Meryl Baker and her husband Frank of Sharon. Dear grandmother of Lance, Joshua Breger and Barry and Russell Baker. Loving sister of the late Irving Spitz, Tess Jacobs, Viola Silver and Ruth Cohen. Graveside services at the Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Wednesday, July 16 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Meryl and Frank Baker, on Wednesday until 9 pm and Thursday 6-9 pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 25 Spring Street, Walpole, MA 02081.

EPSTEIN-Ruth ( Fradkin) of West Palm Beach, Fl. formerly of Newton , on June 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell Epstein .Devoted mother of Lewis Epstein and his wife Carol of Wayland, Julian Epstein and his wife Sue of Boca Raton , Fl. formerly of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Jodi Hirsh and Stephanie Milnarik and Jennifer and Jeffrey Epstein. Dear great grandmother of Rebecca and Sarah Hirsh and Thomas and Daniel Milnarik. Graveside services will be private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society New England Chapter 101 A First Avenue Suite 6 , Waltham, MA 02451-1115.

Kosiba-Sheryl of Shrewsbury on June 24 , 2008. Beloved wife of Lawrence .Devoted mother of Tyler and Lauren Sister of Janis, Deborah and Gary.Services at Beit Olam Wayland

Morris-Gertrude of Boston Beloved wife of the late Isaac. Graveside services will be held in Ambler. PA on June 26

Bailet-Ruth of North Reading on June 18, 2008. Loving life partner of Charles Storella and numerous loving friends. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South Street,Stoughton on Friday, June 20 at 12:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, Kaplan House, 71 Liberty St.,Danvers, MA 01923.