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Herbert Zeiger Obituary

ZEIGER, Dr. Herbert J. Age 85, of Dedham, formerly of Newton, on Friday, January 14, 2011. For 57 years, he was the beloved husband of Hanna "Honey" (Bloom) Zeiger. Loving father of Joel Zeiger & Sara deBeer Zeiger of West Hartford, CT, Susan Zeiger & Jeff Katz of Brookline and Judith Zeiger & Michael McNulty of Santa Cruz, CA. Adored grandfather of Bernard & Rebecca deBeer Zeiger, Daniel & Micah Katz-Zeiger and Aminah & Saffiya McNulty. Dear brother of Beulah Tishelman of Tarrytown, NY and the late Thelma Mozeson. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline, on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM. Burial in the Vilno Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance Monday following the burial until 5:00 PM and continuing 7:00-9:00 PM at the home of Susan Zeiger & Jeff Katz and on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, 2:30-4:30 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 or Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Levine Chapels, Brookline (617) 277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2011.

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January 17, 2011

Herb was a kind and gentle man and he and Honey were a magical couple. Susan and Malcolm Green were fortunate to have them as dear friends. Nancy Stohn

Robin, Eric & Isaac Levine/Mihaeli

January 17, 2011

Herb was a part of our family and we relished spending holidays and happy events together. We will miss him! He was a sweet person whose sage words of wisdom will be missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and to all those whose lives he touched. Our love is with Honey, Susie, Jeff, Daniel, Micah and the entire family. We wish you strength in the comfort of memories. All our love, Robin, Eric & Isaac. Bayside, NY

January 15, 2011

We have great memories of Herb with Honey and family; will miss him and think of family during this difficult time.

Kari, Rick, David and Nick Katz
Green Bay, Wisconsin

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