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ALAN OKSTEIN Obituary

OKSTEIN, Alan H. Died on Nov. 15, 2020 at the age of 85. Predeceased by his wife Sheila (Elliott) Okstein, he leaves their children Sarabeth Okstein and Lawrence Okstein, daughter-in-law Lisa Beatty, grandchildren Shelby and Daniel, his wife of fourteen years, Karen, her two sons Michael and Joe Procaccini, and brother-in-law Chris Anderson. He also leaves his sister and brother-in-law Marlene and Arthur Swotinsky, their children Lisa, Amy, and Debra, and their families. Donations may be made to the Dept. of MA Marine Corp League, State House Rm. 545, Boston, MA 02133. Burial will be private. www.brezniakfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2020.

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Jeff Albert

March 29, 2021

My sincere condolences to Larry and Sarabeth and the rest of the family. Alan was like a second father to me as well as a wonderful friend to my late Dad. He was one of the great ones and will be sorely missed

February 14, 2021

Sheila and Alan lived in our neighborhood in Waban. Such warm and lovely people. So kind. Two wonderful children. Sad. Our condolences, the Gottlieb family

Glasser Family

November 28, 2020

Our deepest sympathies.

Nancy Okstein

November 21, 2020

So sorry to hear about Alan. A special cousin.

chris anderson

November 17, 2020

For a man who accomplished much in his life, kindness was always his greatest virtue.

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