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Harold Chalfin Obituary

CHALFIN, Harold L. Of Newton, on March 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Rose (Kramer) Chalfin. Devoted father of April Chalfin and her husband Preston Dortch of Lee MA, Mark Chalfin and his wife Beth of Long Beach CA, Beth Ravech and her husband Bruce of Needham. Cherished Pa of Jared Ravech, Lexie Ravech, Timothy Dortch, Lila Chalfin and Sadie Chalfin. Loving brother of Arlene Grusby, Barbara Ochs, Morton Chalfin and his wife Gerda and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Chestnut Hill on Thursday, March 24 at 10 A.M. Following the interment in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, the family will return to Congregation Mishkan Tefila until 4 p.m. Memorial observance will continue at his residence on Friday 2-5 p.m., Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 720 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118 or to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Assoc, 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniakrodman.com 617-969-0800

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2011.

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John Connors

June 3, 2011

Rose,

My father and I just found out about Harold, We offer our condolences for your loss. We will both miss Harold greatly. I always liked calling on him for his counsel. He will be truly missed.

Lew Schneider

May 24, 2011

We were in Florida and did not know of Harold's passing until today. I am terribly shocked and saddened. I'll always remember the wonderful pool games we had at the JCC many years ago.

Stuart Pitchel

April 29, 2011

Hello Rose.
I am so sorry to hear about Harold.
I was lucky enough to get to know him just a little when my wife and I bought his building in Somerville.
Harold is legendary in the Boston sign industry as a business-man and a gentleman.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

Lisa + Geoffrey Piel

March 31, 2011

Harold was such a wonderful role model for us in the early 1980s, when our kids were little and Geoffrey worked at BBS. The strong work ethic and devotion to family Harold constantly demonstrated still influence us today. And it was always a pleasure to see the twinkle in his eyes when he opened the trunk of his car and pulled out his cleats! He was a true mensch and it was a pleasure to know him.

March 29, 2011

Rose;
I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing he will be greatly missed.
He was one of the best people I have had the chance to work with.
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Greg Crisafulli

March 29, 2011

Rose;
I am so sorry to hear of Harolds's passing. He was one of the best people I have ever had a chance to work with. Please accept our deepest condolences for your lost.
Greg Crisafulli

Sharron Kaplan

March 24, 2011

Beth,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Louis Merlin

March 24, 2011

I spent one of the best hours of my life last March 27th getting to know my cousin Harold and listening to him tell me about our family way back when. I always appreciated the many visits he made to see my dad, George Merlin, at the nursing home.

I will miss him.

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