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Irene Rissman Obituary

Of Brookline, formerly of Newton, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Morris. Loving mother of Phyllis & Joel Molta of Newton, Barbara Rissman of Jamaica Plain, and Beverly & Mel Berman of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Laura Molta, Melissa & Steven Kappler, and Samantha Berman. Dear sister of the late Arnold Linda and sister-in-law of Edith Krestman. Services at the Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Friday, May 30 at 12 noon. Burial in the Custom Tailors Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Phyllis & Joel Molta Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 2-8pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from May 29 to May 30, 2008.

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Dawn Colantonio

June 5, 2008

Phyllis, Barbara & Beverly:

So sorry. When I think of Irene, I will think of her quick wit, skills at Ma Jong, Bridge, needlepoint, sewing, cooking, etc. etc...A life lived well!

With love,
Dawn & Victor

Alison Oleshansky

May 30, 2008

Dear Laura and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Nana. My thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Alison

dorothy binder

May 30, 2008

Dear Girls,
How saddened Marvin and I were to read of your mother's death. However, so many fond memories were brought back to our memory of your entire family. May all your memories sustain you at this time.
Dorothy Binder

Bonnie Haley

May 30, 2008

Dear Barbara,
I'm so sorry that you have had to say goodbye to your mother. I know that no one will ever take her place in your heart. You are all in my prayers.

Tara Fleming

May 29, 2008

Barbara
I'm so glad that your family is together and supportive of eachother at this time. You are all in our thoughts.
Love
Tara

Dianne & Steve Feinstein

May 29, 2008

Dear Cousins,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time

Mary English

May 29, 2008

Dear Beverly,
I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will keep her in my prayers. Condolences to you and your family.
Love, Mary English

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