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Ralph Kolodny Obituary

KOLODNY, Ralph L. Of Quincy on October 18, 2011. Professor Emeritus of Boston University School of Social Work. Beloved husband of Vivian (Orodenker). Devoted father of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny of Dedham and Miriam Kolodny Ben Nun of Tel Aviv, Israel. Dear grandfather of Aaron, Nathan and Lauren Kolodny, and Sam Ben Nun. Loving brother of Bently G. Kolodny of NY. Services at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree St., Westwood on Friday, October 21 at 1 p.m. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny in Dedham until 8 p.m., and memorial observance will continue on Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at his late residence in Quincy. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniakrodman.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2011.

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October 22, 2011

''No amount of tears can bring back your loved family member, remember GOD is always closer than a brother and he is always by your side'' Mark apiche(Kisumu, Kenya)

Barbara & Mike Eysie

October 20, 2011

Dr Kolodny, Mike and I send our deepest ;sympathy to you and all of your family.

Nancy

October 20, 2011

No words can adequately express my sorrow at this time. To Vivian, Mimi and Jonathan, grandchildren and extended family, I send my heartfelt condolences and love.

Lynne O'Dea

October 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lynne and Bob Odea and the Rizzi Family

Jonah Green

October 20, 2011

I am sorry to hear of Ralph Kolodny's passing. Mr. Kolodny was a good friend of my family's, and served as a very kind mentor to me as well. He was a dedicated social worker and a dedicated supported of the Jewish community and all humanity.

mary gould

October 19, 2011

Sorry to hear of the loss of your father, I am sure you will miss him. My prayers are with you. Mary Gould

October 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Kolodny, I think of all of you often.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan (Gosselin) Adragna.

Seymour & Adelle Levine

October 19, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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