Robert Kelfer, DMD

KELFER, Robert, DMD, of Boca Raton, FL and Wellesley, MA. Former husband of Phyllis (Golditch) Kelfer Binder. Devoted father of Linda Goldmark and her husband Robert, Michael Kelfer and his wife Marie, and Melanie Kelfer and David Spiegel. Dear grandfather of Alexa Reubens, Holly, Jenna and Riley Kelfer. Loving brother of Larry Kelfer and Ron Powers,  Elaine Kelfer and Margaretha Kloos. Also survived by his loving companion, Connie Prescott (aka – the “Greek Princess’).

Robert was full of love and kindness to all those he encountered. He was a graduate of BU and Tufts Dental School, where he dedicated 20 years teaching students whom he loved to mentor. He was a Periodontist in both Newton and Mattapan, where he offered dental help to those in need. He was an avid tennis player, boater, and investor, but most of all, his passion was to make people laugh. 

Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Melanie Kelfer and David Spiegel until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.