Archive: January, 2008

Slavet, Sidney of Delray Beach FL, formerly of Mattapan, suddenly on Jan. 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Bernice (Bornstein) Slavet, devoted father of Miki Blank and her husband Stephen of Canton, Ronnie Norman and her husband Michael of Newton, dear grandfather of Brian and his wife Amara Norman of Portland OR., Melissa Norman, Joshua Blank and Jay Norman and great grandfather of Jared and Jordan Norman. Loving brother of the late Ralph Slavet, Murray Slavet and Sylvia Cohen Buxenbaum. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline on Tuesday Feb. 5 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Miki and Stephen Blank on Tues. and continuing on Wed 1-4, 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701.

Silver, Thelma (Balder) formerly of Newton and Needham, on Jan. 30, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Harry Silver. Devoted mother of James D. Silver and his wife Marjorie and the late Richard N. Silver and his surviving wife Ellen. Loving sister of Ruth Kaitz and her husband Jerome and Sumner Balder and his wife Kaila, dear grandmother of Lauren J. Baum & her husband Jason, Alison L. Silver, Andrew J. Silver, loving great grandmother of Zachary Baum. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Fri., Feb. 1, 2008 at 10:45 am. Following services memorial observances at the home of Mr & Mrs James D. Silver Fri. until 4 pm and Sunday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Charles Fuchs, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.

Paeff, Jeanette (Freedman) of Framingham, on Jan. 28, 2008 in her 98th year. Dear daughter of the late Rebecca and Jacob Freedman of Cambridge. Devoted and loving mother of Faye (Tom) Winer of Framingham. Dear grandmother of Jules of Boca Raton, FL, Roberta (Jon) Lenes of Newburyport, and great-grandmother of Hannah, Jason and Jordan. Auntie Jennie to many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services at the Moses Mendel sohn Cemetery, Grove St., opposite 321 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Friday, Feb. 1 at 12 noon. Memorial Observance immediately following the services at the Winer residence through sundown and continuing Saturday evening 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Fl., Brookline, MA 02245-7226 or to Friends of Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (Shillman House) 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135 or St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central Ave., Framingham, MA 01701.

Wolfe, George M. of Westwood, formerly of Newton and originally Mattapan, January 23, 2008, at the still youthful age of 88. George was the beloved husband and companion of Phyllis (Kaplan) Wolfe for almost 60 years. He was a devoted father to Jessica Wolfe, Andrew Wolfe, James Wolfe and son-in-law, Tom Bloch. Most important in his life were his two prized associates, granddaughters Alison Wolfe Bloch and Margot Wolfe Bloch, whom he doted on from birth. Loving brother to Edwin Wolfe and Leonard Wolfe with whom he shared many wonderful and humorous times. After graduating from M.I.T (class of 1940), George served proudly as a Captain in the U. S. Army during WWII. Following his return, he had a long career in the electrical contracting business where he was widely respected. George touched many people through his diverse professional, civic, and philanthropic activities including service with CJP (lifetime board member), Jewish Vocational Services (Past President), Jewish Housing for the Elderly (Board member) and the formation of several temples. Later in life, George was especially proud of his years of volunteer service where he comforted neurologically ill children and their families at Bostons Children’s Hospital. His children and grandchildren will long remember their many exciting family trips to the Caribbean spanning over 20 years. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA at 2PM, Friday, January 25, 20 08. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at the home of his daughter on Saturday evening (January 26th) from 6 to 9PM, and Sunday afternoon (January 27th) from 1 to 4PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Georges memory may be donated to Tippett Home (Needham), c/o VNA Care Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923 (www.vnacarenetwork.org) or Childrens Hospital, Boston, MA. We love and miss you, Bummer.

Platt, Anne “Honey” (Sheff) of Newton and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Irving Platt. Devoted mother of Robert Platt and his wife Shelley of Falmouth, formerly of Newton and Joan Whiteman of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Darren Platt, Ilyse Kurzman and her husband David, Heather Liebkemann and her husband Scott, Scott Whiteman and Stefani Whiteman. Proud great grandmother, “Mama Honey” to Alex, Danielle and Caitlin Kurzman, Matthew and Kyle Liebkemann and Ryan Whiteman. Dear sister of the late Irving Chick Sheff and his surviving wife Maxine and the late Sidney Sheff and his late wife Helen Sheff. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. She was an active member of many organizations, and charities such as Regional President of The Muscular Dystrophy Association where she helped raise funds by hosting many events. Honey was known to have a glowing and beautiful smile that was an addition to her generous welcoming, warm and caring nature. A Heart of Gold, as many people who knew her would say. When you met Anne for the first time you felt as if you knew her your whole life. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. (Rte. 28) Randolph on Thursday Jan. 24 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice

Platt, Anne “Honey” (Sheff) of Newton and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Irving Platt. Devoted mother of Robert Platt and his wife Shelley of Falmouth, formerly of Newton and Joan Whiteman of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Darren Platt, Ilyse Kurzman and her husband David, Heather Liebkemann and her husband Scott, Scott Whiteman and Stefani Whiteman. Proud great grandmother, “Mama Honey” to Alex, Danielle and Caitlin Kurzman, Matthew and Kyle Liebkemann and Ryan Whiteman. Dear sister of the late Irving Chick Sheff and his surviving wife Maxine and the late Sidney Sheff and his late wife Helen Sheff. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. She was an active member of many organizations, and charities such as Regional President of The Muscular Dystrophy Association where she helped raise funds by hosting many events. Honey was known to have a glowing and beautiful smile that was an addition to her generous welcoming, warm and caring nature. A Heart of Gold, as many people who knew her would say. When you met Anne for the first time you felt as if you knew her your whole life. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. (Rte. 28) Randolph on Thursday Jan. 24 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice

Aloff, Dinah of Roslindale, formerly of Winthrop , entered into rest Thursday, January 17 at the age of 96. She was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Ida Aloff, and dear sister of the late Rose Abramson, Jack Aloff and Abe Aloff. A graduate of Radcliffe College, Deenie was also the loving aunt of Marty and Rachel Abramson of Medfield, Ira and Rosanne Abramson of North Easton and Rabbi Alan and Sylvia Abramson of Chicago; Mindy Aloff of New York City; Drs. Ida Jean and Tom Lee of California; and Judy and Robert Samuels of Maryland. Dear grand aunt of twelve and great-grand aunt of three. A graveside service will take place on Sunday, January 20th at 10am at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Marty and Rachel Abramson through Monday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Chester, Selma L. (Cohen) in her 100th year, of Needham, on Jan. 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward Chester. Devoted mother of Larry Chester & Alice Schwartz. Dear grandmother of Harold Chester, Eric & Janet Schwartz, Jeff & Leigh Schwartz, Loving great grandmother of Isabel, Maddy, & Jack Schwartz, Lanie, Will, Meg, & Tom Schwartz. Services at the Chevra Kadusha of Boston Cemetery, “D St.”, off 11 Washington St., Woburn, on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2pm. Following services a Memorial observance will be held at the home of Alice Schwartz, until 9 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Simmons College, 300 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 or a charity of your choice.

Bernfeld, Peter H.W. of Westwood, on January 15, 2008, beloved husband of Helen (Kroch). Devoted father of Michele Bernfeld of Needham and Mark Bernfeld and his wife Linda of Natick. Dear grandfather of Rachel Bernfeld and Daniel Bernfeld. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Natick on Thursday, January 17 at 11:30 A.M. Memorial Observance will be omitted. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110

Kadetsky, Myron “Mike” of Chestnut Hill on January 14, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Carol Kadetsky. Devoted father of Toni Brooks and her husband Barry of Wellesley and Boca Raton, FL. Dear grandfather of Erik and Andrea Brooks, Kelly and Jason Gordon and great grandfather of Georgia, Dean, Sabrina and Ascher. Loving brother of the late Allan and David Kadetsky. Graveside services on Friday, January 18 at 10:00 am at Hebrew Volin Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. Following the service, Memorial Observance will be at the home of Toni and Barry Brooks until 4:00 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Kadetsky, Myron “Mike” of Chestnut Hill on January 14, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Carol Kadetsky. Devoted father of Toni Brooks and her husband Barry of Wellesley and Boca Raton, FL. Dear grandfather of Erik and Andrea Brooks, Kelly and Jason Gordon and great grandfather of Georgia, Dean, Sabrina and Ascher. Loving brother of the late Allan and David Kadetsky. Graveside services on Friday, January 18 at 10:00 am at Hebrew Volin Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. Following the service, Memorial Observance will be at the home of Toni and Barry Brooks until 4:00 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Folkman, Judah Dr. of Brookline, on January 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Paula (Prial) Folkman. Devoted father of Laura Steuer and her husband Brian, and Marjorie Folkman. Cherished grandfather of Hannah Steuer. Loving brother of David Folkman and his wife Susan, and Joy Folkman Moss and her husband Arthur. Dear son-in-law of Anne Prial of Fall River. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on The Riverway), Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield, the Folkman Family will be at Temple Israel from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial observance will continue Monday through Thursday at his residence 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or the Folkman Angiogenesis Research Institute, c/o Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St. #731, Boston, MA 02215.

Jokinen, Linda (Fanger) of Norwood age 55 on Jan. 11, 2008. Devoted mother of Eric Jokinen of New York City. Dear daughter of Irving Fanger of Chestnut Hill and the late Pearl (Palefsky) Fanger. Dear stepdaughter of Bernice Abramson. Devoted sister of Barbara Fanger Shuman of Chestnut Hill, Carol Fanger Bell and her husband Steven & Laora Fanger-Vexler of CA. Linda was a beloved Aunt, Niece, Cousin and friend and adored Auntie Linda to many. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park 497 North St. Randolph (Today) Sunday Jan. 13 at 2:00 PM. Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Lupus Foundation of America PO Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047.

Silk, Frances (Pearlman) of Chestnut Hill, on Jan. 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Arthur G. Silk. Devoted mother of Robert Silk & his wife Sherry of Newton, Jason Silk & his wife Harriet of Newton & Rhonda Silk of Oregon. Dear grandmother of Stephen Silk & his wife Barrie & Michelle Silk, Stacey & Matthew Silk, Mindy & Jill Silk & Randi & her husband Ryan & Jackie. Loving great grandmother of Brett, Blake & Jessie Silk. Loving sister of Shirley Shaer of Randolph & the late Joe Pearlman. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at 11:45 a.m. following services a memorial observance will be held at the Function Room at Hampton Place, 79 Florence St, Chestnut Hill until 5 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to Jewish Big Brother & Big Sister Assoc., Attn. Susan Gotschalk, 333 Nahanton St., Newton Ctr., MA 02459.

Brown, Florence of Chestnut Hill and Boca Raton, FL, January 9, 2008. Beloved wife of Manny Brown. Devoted mother of Steven Brown and his wife Jane B. of Brookline. Dear grandmother of Noah Brown and his wife Anne, and Jessie Brown. Loving sister of Harold Weisman and his late wife Arlene of Newton, Lenore Schwartz and her husband Norman of Silver Spring, MD, Joseph Weisman and his wife Justine of Needham, and the late Mildred Dean and her late husband Robert E. Dear cousin of Rhoda Cohen and her husband Stanley of Brighton. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline on Friday, January 11 at 9:30 a.m. Following Interment at Grove Street, West Roxbury a memorial observance will be held at the home of Steven and Jane B. Brown until 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday evening 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to the West End House, 105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02135.

Schulkind, Herbert of Natick on Jan. 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Pearl Schulkind. Devoted father of Judith Photenas of Bridgewater, N.H. and Richard Schulkind and his wife Sharon of Sharon, MA. Dear grandfather of Andrew and Jennifer Photenas, Lisa and Matthew Schulkind. Graveside services at The Riverside Cemetery, Saddle Brook, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Handverger, Charlotte (Miller) of Roslindale, formerly of Randolph on January 8, 2008. Devoted daughter of the late Frieda and Benjamin Miller. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence S. Handverger. Sister of the late Frances Cohen and Herbert L. Miller. Dear aunt of Sandra Wilensky and her husband Earl of Randolph, Helaine Miller of West Newton, Ruth Cohen of Belmont, Irene Gladstone and her husband Gary of Needham, and Harriet Sandberg and her husband Herbert of Medford. Also survived by many loving great nieces and great nephews. Charlotte was a long time member of Temple Beth Am of Randolph and a dedicated volunteer for many years at Hebrew Senior Life. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Friday, January 11 at 10 a.m. Interment at Aguduth Israel Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Following the burial, family and friends are invited to return to Temple Beth Am, Randolph. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Jeanette “Jenny” (Sinrich), age 102, of Longmeadow formerly of Randolph , on January 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Irving Levine. Devoted mother of Judith Joseph of Needham , Claire Cohen-Stelzer of Longmeadow and the late Milton Levine and his surviving wife, Gina.Dear grandmother of Glenn and Alisa Levine, Barry and Stephanie Levine, Mitchell and Julie Levine, Meryl and Bob Kukura, Mark and Selina Joseph, Elizabeth Joseph, Amy Cohen, David Cohen and Karen Ulrich, Debora Reynolds and Matthew Reynolds.Great grandmother of Rozzie, Avi, Megan, Jami, Matthew , Jordan , Joshua, Abby, Rachel, Ben, Kira, Nina, Madalyn, Drew, Dean, Kendall and Sophie. Loving sister of Harriet Goodman and the late Morrey Sinrich, Bertha Kogos and Annie Kaftan. Services will be at Temple Aliyah , 1664 Central Avenue , Needham on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park . Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Joseph until 5:00 and resuming 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9, Friday 1-3 & Saturday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Aliyah or Ruth’s House, 780 Converse Street , Longmeadow , MA 01106.

Jeanette “Jenny” (Sinrich), age 102, of Longmeadow formerly of Randolph , on January 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Irving Levine. Devoted mother of Judith Joseph of Needham , Claire Cohen-Stelzer of Longmeadow and the late Milton Levine and his surviving wife, Gina.Dear grandmother of Glenn and Alisa Levine, Barry and Stephanie Levine, Mitchell and Julie Levine, Meryl and Bob Kukura, Mark and Selina Joseph, Elizabeth Joseph, Amy Cohen, David Cohen and Karen Ulrich, Debora Reynolds and Matthew Reynolds.Great grandmother of Rozzie, Avi, Megan, Jami, Matthew , Jordan , Joshua, Abby, Rachel, Ben, Kira, Nina, Madalyn, Drew, Dean, Kendall and Sophie. Loving sister of Harriet Goodman and the late Morrey Sinrich, Bertha Kogos and Annie Kaftan. Services will be at Temple Aliyah , 1664 Central Avenue , Needham on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park . Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Joseph until 5:00 and resuming 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9, Friday 1-3 & Saturday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Aliyah or Ruth’s House, 780 Converse Street , Longmeadow , MA 01106.

Hochberg, Sara (Rosen) of Brookline, on Jan. 6 2008, beloved wife of the late Ira Israel Hochberg. Devoted mother of Jay Lewis Hochberg of Natick and the late David Michael Hochberg. Loving sister of Jean Rosen of Roslindale and the late Bessie Greenwald. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by the Norman Greenwald family in Israel. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, North St, Randolph on Tuesday Jan. 8 at 2PM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jay Lewis Hochberg on Tuesday and continuing on Wednesday from 4-9PM. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Frim, Howard of Stoughton, formerly of Brockton, suddenly on Jan. 4. Dear son of Ruth (Berman) Frim and the late Harris Frim. Loving brother of David Frim and his wife Denise of Bridgewater and Barbara Johnson and her husband Paul of Carver. Dear uncle of Nathan and Gabrielle Frim and Daniel and Jeffrey Johnson. Funeral Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., RANDOLPH, Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Howard’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Kennen, Abraham of Waltham, MA on January 2, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (Tuchfeld) Kennen. Devoted father of Edward Kennen of Bellingham, Steven R. Kennen and his wife Audrey of Oxford, MA. and Laurie Rosenkranz and her husband Lawrence of Oakham, MA. Dear grandfather of Joshua and Jared Kennen, Jessica, Michael and Matthew Rosenkranz and Joseph Kennen. Dear brother of Julius Kennen of Waltham and the late Bernard Kennen. Graveside services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, South St., Waltham, MA on Friday January 4 at 10 AM. Following services memorial observance will be held at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham until 4:00 PM Friday and continuing at his late residence Saturday evening & Sunday 1-4 PM & then on Monday at the home of Steven and Audrey Kennen 2-9 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances to New England Paralyzed Veterans, 1600 Providence Hwy (Suite 101R) Walpole, MA 02081 or Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Veterans Administration Hospital, Voluntary Services, Attn: Ralph Marche, 1400 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132.