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ADA KUSSELL Obituary

KUSSELL, Ada (Frisch) Age 66, of Needham, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. For 34 years, beloved wife and soulmate of William A. Kussell. Loving and adored mother of Melanie Kussell and her husband James Golin, and Dave Kussell. Cherished daughter of the late Natalie (Gourse) Frisch Prokesch and Milton Frisch. Dear sister of Daniel Frisch and his wife Alice Makl and Howard Frisch and his partner Renee Aisenberg. Fond aunt to her nephews and nieces, David and Danielle Frisch, Michael and Christie Frisch, Robert and Emma Frisch, Rebecca Frisch and Scott Lauber, and Deborah Frisch and Dana Spiegelman. Ada was born in Lynn and raised in Swampscott. She was a graduate of Boston University in the class of 1979 and received a Master's degree from Northeastern University. Ada met Will in August of 1988, they had a whirlwind romance and were married in May of 1989. They never stopped holding hands. Ada never went a day without seeing her friends and family and pursuing her passions such as golf, pickleball, canasta, traveling, neighborhood walks, Mahjong and book club. Ada encouraged everyone to live life to the fullest and she was the best example of doing so. Ada was the most caring, thoughtful, joyful and generous person. She extended her loving-kindness to everyone who crossed her path. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham on Tuesday, September 19th at 10:00am. Burial immediately following at Temple Sinai Memorial Park, Danvers. Memorial Observance will be announced at the service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Sarcoma and Bone Center, www.dana-farber.org/sarcoma-and-bone-cancer-treatment-center Levine Chapels, Brookline www.levinechapels.com 617-277-8300
Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2023.

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Kevin

October 7, 2023

You were a lioness! And a lamb...rest in peace dearest Ada.

Glen and Fran Kruglak

September 19, 2023

In real time we lost a light that illuminated the world surrounding Ada. Now we are left with the afterglow that memories will power forever. Our deepest condolences. We will miss all the good times with you and Will.

Roz Cohen

September 18, 2023

Mark and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Ada´s passing. We were just establishing a friendship and we know what a stunning loss this must be to Will and his adoring family. ROZ and Mark Cohen

Shelly Berman-Rubera

September 17, 2023

A wonderful, loving woman gone too soon.
So sorry for Ada and her family and friends

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