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JOEL SEIFER Obituary

SEIFER, Joel D. 88, suddenly on December 6, of North Falmouth, MA and Highland Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, MA. Beloved husband of Blanche Seifer. Devoted father of Ronda Seifer Walis, Donna Seifer Schletter and her husband Stephen, and Alan Seifer and his wife, Amy. Adored grandfather of Mandy, Brooke and Becca Walis, Jamie and Jackie Schletter, and Benjamin and Jonah Seifer. Beloved son of the late Abraham and Minnie Seifer, and loving brother of the late Matthew, Jack and Charlotte (Arkie) Seifer. Joe was a proud veteran of World War II and participated in the D-Day landing in Normandy. He founded United Builders Supply Company in Framingham in 1952, a business he ran with his children for many years. Joe and his wife are the benefactors of the Seifer Women's Health and Imaging Center at Falmouth Hospital and are benefactors of the Falmouth Jewish Congregation Endowment Fund. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary surrounded by their family. Joe lived an incredibly full life, enriched by the love of family, friends, philanthropy, and great food and wine. His loyalty, devotion and generosity to everyone were unmatched. Services at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9th at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill. Following the interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Donna and Stephen Schletter in Framingham on Sunday until 9pm and continuing Monday and Tuesday at his residence in North Falmouth. Remembrances may be made to the Falmouth Jewish Congregation Endowment Fund, 7 Hatchville Road, Falmouth, MA 02536. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel BrezniakRodman.Com "Family Owned"

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2012.

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December 12, 2012

I will always remember sitting up stairs at united blders talking to your father about business, sports or the latest hot topic
Paul Willis

December 12, 2012

Dear Donna, Rhoda and Alan we are so sorry for your lost, we hope as time goes by you will heal.
Paul and Marilyn Willis

Carrie Cohen Yankello

December 11, 2012

Ronda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May the memories of your dad bring you comfort.

Armando(Mandy) ,Mike & John Colonna

December 11, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Thankfully we all have many fond memories of Joe to reflect on. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Blanche,Ronda,Donna,Alan and their Families.

Debra Porter

December 11, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I am sure that all of you will keep the happy memories of him with you in your hearts.
Condolences to the whole family.

Ellen Szathmary

December 9, 2012

Ronda - I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I wish you strength to get through this tough time. Sending you lots of love.

Patti McLeod Shepherd

December 8, 2012

Ronda and family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. He will be with you always in your heart and may your wonderful memories of him give you peace during this sad time.

Donna Copman

December 8, 2012

My sincere condolences to the entire family. I was a classmate of Ronda many years ago at newton south High. Very sorry for your loss. Donna Copman

C Bezreh

December 8, 2012

Our condolences on the loss of your Dad. He was the "Mayor of Old Silver," and he will be dearly missed. Love to all the family.
Chris and Jim

Sheila Schneider Clark

December 8, 2012

Sincere condolences to the entire family on your loss.

Alan & Beatriz Keller

December 8, 2012

Ronda & Family, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. Your dad will be in your hearts and memories always.

Michele Cooke

December 8, 2012

Ronda & family, please accept my condolences on your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. He will be in your hearts and memories always.

adeline Carter

December 8, 2012

My regards to Blanch at this time,I want you to know that I am thinking of you and the times we had dinner together in Florida with both of you and
vin and Marie.

Robin Pitts

December 7, 2012

My thoughts are with all of you, so many loved Joe.. I am so sorry for your loss, the world lost a wonderful man.

sue goldman

December 7, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great man. Meeting him at United Builders many years ago he was always a wonderful person to work with. I will miss him very much. My thought and prayers go out to Blanch, Donna and Alan and the rest of the family

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