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Meryl Herman Obituary

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 Friday until 5:00pm, Saturday 7-9pm, Sunday and Monday 2-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Mass General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. Proud Chairman of "Friends of Boston University Hockey". Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniakrodman.com 617-969-0800

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 18, 2008.

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susan wasserman feld

September 1, 2025

just decided for no reason to look up Meryl. We´re shocked to learn she passed away. Meryl and I were roommates in college at Boston University . Seems like 1 million years ago so many memories too many to mention may she rest in peace! Susan Wasserman Feld

Serina Quinones- Barkley

October 3, 2008

I was shocked and am grieving over the loss of Meryl. She was like a second mother to me while I was at Boston University, a beautiful, wonderful and kind woman. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband and children.

Karen Spignese

September 28, 2008

Frank & I were shocked & saddened to hear of your terrible loss. Meryl was such a fun, vibrant woman. I feel privileged to have known her. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.

Anita & Ronald Joe

September 24, 2008

Dear Mike, Jen, Starr & Perry,
I was really saddened by this news today. Please accept my sincere
condolences to you all.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Allan & Marsha Vaughan

September 22, 2008

Our condolences to the Herman family. We will miss Meryl as will the college hockey world-especially BU. She was at so many games home and away . The dinners and events she handled for the Friends were always first rate.

Pat & Paul Joubert

September 22, 2008

Mike, Jennifer, Starr and Perry,
We are saddened by this news. She will be missed. Meryl was a beautiful memory maker for so many people . She made our family feel as though we had been around B U Hockey for a lifetime.

CHRIS& PEGGY HENES

September 21, 2008

Sincere condolences to Michael, Jennifer, Starr and Perry. It won't be the same at the Arena this year. We will always remember Meryl for her warm smile and pleasant personality. She was a friend to all and a woman of grace and dignity.

May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

Chris & Peg Henes
Westwood, MA

Tricia Haran

September 20, 2008

Michael and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

andrea from andrea's

September 20, 2008

i am so sorry to hear of the passing of meryl. i will surely miss her every saturday when she picked up her clothes from the cleaners across from my store. she was always so pleasant and sweet. saturdays wont be the same.

Louis and Elizabeth DiIorio

September 20, 2008

The games will continue, but Walter Brown and Agganis will never be the same without Meryl.

Webb & Yvette Lancaster

September 19, 2008

Michael, Jenny, Perry and Starr,

With sadness we send our condolences on the loss of Meryl, who we have had the good fortune of knowing and loving for the last 15 years.

Meryl enjoyed life to the fullest and could always be counted on if you needed a favor, some advice, or some company. She loved her family, her friends, her faith, the University, and of course BU Hockey.

We are both better people for having known her and we will miss her very much.

Peace

Kelly Kee

September 19, 2008

Dear Michael:

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss and hope you find some comfort in knowing that you have a friend in me, and this friend is thinking of you during this time.

Kelly Kee

Amy Zukor-Reingold

September 18, 2008

Miachael, Jen, Starr and Perry,
My thoughts are with all of you. Meryl was a very special person to me and she will be deeply missed. We were all very luck to have her in our lives.
XOXO, Amy

JOHN GRADY

September 18, 2008

Michael, Jenny, Perry and Starr,

MERYL WAS MY DEAR FRIEND. I WAS BLESSED TO KNOW HER.

SHE WILL BE MISSED; SHE WILL REMAIN IN MY MEMORY AND MY PRAYERS ALWAYS.

I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR (AND ALL OF OUR) LOSS.

LOVE, JOHN

Beth, Tyler, Mackenzie and Chris Smith

September 18, 2008

Michael, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Meryl was a wonderful person and will never be forgotten by all those who she has touched at BU - myself included.

Louise Chapman

September 18, 2008

I am a friend of Bess Solov. I have known Bess for many years and I have heard Bess speak very highly of her dear friend Meryl. I am so sad at this time for all of you. You have my sincere condolences.

Gary Fay

September 18, 2008

Meryl did everything for BU Hockey. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Susan (McDonald) Nionakis

September 18, 2008

Dear Michael, Jenny, Starr & Perry,

Please know how important Meryl was to so many people and how loved she truly was. She always gave so unselfishly of herself and I was always appreciative of her friendship.

She will be fondly remembered, and greatly missed, by me and many others.

Shelley Misiph

September 18, 2008

Michael and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.
Shelley Misiph

Marie McKersie

September 18, 2008

Your family was so good to us during our tough times in Boston and you will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Meryl will always be remembered by our family as a very loving and caring person. My love to all of you.

Paul Chasse

September 18, 2008

Dear Michael, Jennifer, Starr and Perry,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Meryl will be dearly missed by all of us.
Love,
Paul, Cindy and Blake Chasse

Annette Sooper

September 18, 2008

Mihael and family my heart and prayers are with you. She will always be remembered for her joy and kindness.

Pat Hindle

September 18, 2008

Michael, Jen, Perry & Starr;

We will miss Meryl's smile and good humor - she was always fun to be with! We will keep her in our prayers always,

Pat, John & Graham

Renee, Jerry & Adam Barmash

September 18, 2008

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your entire family

Larry Glazier

September 18, 2008

Michael and Family,
I am so sorry for you loss.
Meryl was a very nice lady.
My sincere condolences to you and yours.

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