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C. Finkelstein Obituary

101, of Brookline, on Monday, November 5, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Devoted mother of Reva Greenberg and her late husband Larry of Framingham and Deana Ganz and her late husband Irving of Winthrop. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 2 late grandchildren. Great grandmother and great great grandmother of several. Sister of the late Julius, Jack and Samuel Luftman, Rhoda Bourne and Ida Holsberg. Services at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE, on Wednesday, November 7 at 12 noon. Memorial observance will be private. For over 50 years she was a dedicated employee and volunteer at Beth Israel Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the C. Rose Finkelstein Scholarship Fund, c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 6, 2007.

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Phyllis Noller

January 3, 2008

I met Reva in Dr. Ken Rice's office this fall, and we chatted about Rose. I remembered Rose from the BI, when I had my children in the 60s. I told all my friends about my experience, and they all rememered her. She left her mark on all of us, as we were very young when we had our children. Sorry for your loss, but you were lucky to have her as long as you did and as sharp as she was. Phyllis Noller

Geri Enos

November 7, 2007

I worked @ BIDMC and knew and enjoyed Rose for many years. She always had a kind word and a positive attitude. This sweet woman will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched. There is certainly a special place in heaven for her...

Martin Greenberg

November 6, 2007

I always thought Nana would be with us forever, I guess I was right.

Aurie Bond

November 6, 2007

I had the honor of knowing Rose for the past seven years. She was oftened asked what her secret to life was, to which she responded, "The three most important things in life are activity, attitude and determination." A sense of humor, she said, was very important.
She was a great lady, and an inspiration to us all. She will be deeply missed.

Kristen Manning

November 6, 2007

The world has lost a rare gem in Rose. I was a nurse at BIDMC for many years and Rose and I had a special friendship. At 101 Rose still sent my three children birthday cards every year with their shinny one dollar coins taped inside. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed by all. Rest in peace dear sweet Rose!!

Richard Greenberg

November 6, 2007

What can anyone of us say but what a lady. A special person who I was grateful to call Nana. You will always be in our heart's.

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