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Harvey Fischler Obituary

FISCHLER, Harvey E. Of Westwood, 66 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (Tanar) Fischler, entered into rest September 25, 2008. Dear son of the late Anne (Staretz) Rantz & the late Abraham Fischler. Step-son of the late Morris Rantz. Devoted father of Melissa Fischler Hed & her husband Nevo Hed of Westwood. Cherished grandfather of Ella & Shelly Hed of Westwood. Loving brother of Selma Pomeranz & her husband Stanley of Woburn & the late Frederick Rantz. Step brother of Joan Estabrooks of Salem, NH, David Rantz, Florence Hodgkins & Lois Vasel all of Winthrop & the late Marjorie Ferrara. Brother-in-law of Patty Rantz of Toronto, Canada & many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood on Friday (today) at 11:00 AM. Memorial Observance will be held at the home of Nevo Hed & Melissa Fischler Hed immediately following the service on Friday until 7:30 PM, Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 10am-8 PM with services beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to The Angel Fund, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 or to Brigham & Women's Hospital, Development Office, c/o Shapiro Center, 116 Huntington Ave., 5th floor, Boston, MA 02116 or to Temple Beth David, P.O. Box 459, Westwood, MA 02090. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels Brookline (617) 232-9300

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 26, 2008.

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Karina (Subacs) Muzikants

December 10, 2008

Melissa & family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Fischler was not only an excellent math teacher, but a great coach. I will always remember his quirky humor and his ability to motivate me to do my best. He will be missed.

Class of '86

Edward Naim

September 28, 2008

Mr. Fischler was a great teacher and a great mentor. I'm saddened by this news, and very sorry for your loss.

Monique Germaine Cedrone

September 27, 2008

Melissa and Famliy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was such a great man, a wonderful teacher and a very proud Dad. I will keep all of you in my prayers

Maggie Wainwright

September 26, 2008

Dear Barbara and Melissa,
I read of Harvey's passing today, and am so sorry for your loss. I felt a special bond to him, and have thought about him often. Please know that everyone at Season's Hospice sends condolences and prayers your way. Call us anytime for any reason.
With Deep Sympathy,
Maggie Wainwright

stephanie cohen

September 26, 2008

sorry to hear of the death of a high school classmate. my sympathies are with you
stephanie (katz) cohen

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