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Richard Holoff Obituary

HOLOFF, Richard Age 63, of Toronto, Canada, formerly of Attleboro, MA and Los Angeles, CA, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Susan (Kurland) Holoff. Devoted father of Jonathan H. Holoff of Toronto and Rachel R. Holoff of Toronto. Dear son of the late Mildred (Simonds) Holoff and the late Dr. James Holoff of Attleboro, and dearest brother of Alan Holoff of Attleboro. Son-in-law of Anita and the late Manuel Kurland of Newton. A national partner and senior consultant for over 30 years in Boston, Los Angeles and Toronto, Richard had a distinguished career with Mercer (Canada) LLC/ Marsh & McLennan Companies. Well respected and loved, Richard was both a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He leaves behind many friends and co-workers and will be greatly missed. Services on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 1 PM at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be at the home of James Kurland until 8 PM Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM and then continuing at the home of Anita Kurland Wednesday and Thursday, 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's memory may be made to the International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, 3932D Swift Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231 or Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 2M9. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniakrodman.com 617-969-0800

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 11, 2009.

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Jim behrend

June 28, 2010

I just learned of Dick's death in the Trinity Reporter. He was my roommate for 3 years and one of my best friends. I can't believe he is no longer with us.
Jim Behrend

January 19, 2010

Susan,Jonathan,Rachel and Alan,
I was so very sorry to hear of Richard's death.

love, Laura Simonds

December 15, 2009

I'm sorry for your great Jonathan. My prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs
Mimi Marie.

December 15, 2009

We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love from The Bruce Family.

Sue Kilrain

December 11, 2009

So sorry to hear of Richard's death. I worked with him over many years, enjoying his gentle manner and strong wit. Sincere sympathies to his family and his Mercer colleagues.

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