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Stanley Sydney Obituary

SYDNEY, Stanley H. 80, of Brookline on Sunday, January 22, 2012. He is lovingly remembered for his commitment to family, community and all mankind. For 55 years the beloved and devoted husband of Sheila (Goldner). Son of the late Ada (Shlager) & Jacob Theodore Sydney of Providence, RI. Devoted father of Michael Sydney & his wife Joy of Manchester, NH, Roberta Sydney of Boston, David Sydney & his wife Daphne of Dallas, TX, Judith Sydney & her wife Aviva Sapers of Newton, MA and Elana Sydney of New York, NY. Loving brother of Joyce (Sydney) Rifkind & her husband Aaron Rifkind of Toronto, Ontario, the late Allan Sydney & his surviving wife Sydelle of Costa Rica and the late Irwin Sydney and the late Albert Sydney. Also survived by his grandchildren Melissa Sydney & her husband Adam Marshak, Joshua Sydney & his wife Beth, Rachel Lebovich & her husband Michael, Stephanie Elias, Caroline Sydney, William Sydney, Ari Sapers-Sydney, and Jonah Sapers-Sydney. Proud Great Grandfather of Leah Sydney. Class of 1952, Mr. Sydney received his BS and MS in Civil Engineering from MIT. Services will be held at Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Monday, January 23 at 11am, followed by interment in Rhode Island. Shiva at his late residence, 1443 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA. Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Mr. Sydney may be made to McGovern Institute of Brain Research at MIT, 77 Mass Ave., MS 43-3160, Cambridge, MA 02139, Maimonides School, 34 Philbrick Rd., Brookline, MA 02445, or Congregation Young Israel of Brookline, 62 Green St., Brookline, MA 02446. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2012.

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Jack Kinstlinger

November 24, 2012

Stanley was a c lass mate at MIT and a dear friend for many years. He was a talented engineer and devoted family man and we will all miss him

Kari Lyn Jones

February 4, 2012

Roberta and family,
may your treasured memories shine brightly and give you comfort in the days ahead...

Larry Rosenberg

February 1, 2012

To Stanley's family. Although I had never met Stanley his generosity with the use of his community room and the staff will never be forgoten. May he rest in eternal peace.

Larry Rosenberg
Volunteer Partner to the CEO
American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts

Cheryl Snyder

January 31, 2012

Sincere condolences to the family of a man I was never privileged to meet, but who sincerely cared about his community. As a volunteer with both Brookline CERT & Brookline MRC, I was impressed with his willingness to share 1443 Beacon St with the community when needed - most recently for those affected by the Beacon Street fire.

Angela Eleazar

January 31, 2012

Roberta, I am sorry to hear about your father. Please accept my condolences for your family, You have my prayers.
Angela Eleazar - Vanguard Realty 617-751-0623

Lynn Freedman

January 24, 2012

Roberta, My thoughts are with you during this very sad time.

Maureen Shlager Flanagan

January 23, 2012

Dear Sheila and Family, The boys and I were saddened to hear of Stanley's passing. I can only hope your memories will comfort you during this most difficult time. The memories that I cherish are of Sunday cook-outs and all the kids in the pool and Stanley making sure everyone was having fun!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Linda Moraski

January 23, 2012

Roberta, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Sending comfort and love to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Clarkson

January 23, 2012

Roberta, My thoughts are with you and your family. Your Father was certainly well-loved and well- cared for. Cheryl C.

Linda Burnley

January 23, 2012

The Sydney family has a special place in my memories of wonderful friendships in Brookline. I was first introduced to Sheila and Stanley at the home of Sandy and Bernie circa 1983. It was a privilege to get to know both of them and the family over the years. Anyone who was in the presence of Stanley felt his strength, compassion, and intelligence. Stanley's honorable life is a legacy to celebrate... My deepest condolences to the Sydney family.

January 23, 2012

Roberta, you modeled what it means to be so fully devoted to a Father and do whatever is necessary to make his life as comfortable as possible. May you rest knowing the wonderful relationship you shared with him. Bonnie G.

Roslyn Lipscomb

January 23, 2012

Shelia and Roberta, I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your wonderful family. It's truly been a pleasure.

Roslyn Lipscomb

Patricia Gray

January 23, 2012

To Roberta and Family, I send you my condolences and you are in my prayers; may God bless you and keep you safe. Pat Gray

Moshe Jakubowski

January 23, 2012

My condolences to your wonderful family. I was privileged to meet Stanley a few times, enough to learn how kind and gracious a mensch he was. He leaves a deep mark in our collective memory. Please accept my sympathy.

Susan Geffen Dunlop

January 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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