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HERBERT ELSNER Obituary

ELSNER, Herbert Of Randolph, formerly of Holbrook and Dorchester, passed away on November 12, 2024. He was 93. Beloved husband of the late Helen Elsner. Loving father of Mark Elsner and his wife, Marcia, Sharon Kolikof and her husband, Jeffrey and Susan Lit and her husband, Barry all of Randolph. Cherished Papa to Justin Kolikof and his wife, Shaina, Dr. Joshua Kolikof and his wife, Tina, Michael Elsner and his wife, Katelyn, Melanie Hirsch and her husband, Matthew, Marine Cpl. Isaac Lit and Rachel Lit. Great-grandfather to Benjamin, Samuel, Herschel and Hazel. Herb was a multi-talented man, who had many careers from carpentry to electronics. He loved camping on Cape Cod, reading history books, playing piano and turning beautiful wood bowls. He was a Past Master with the Freemasons. Chapel Service at Schlossberg Family's Chapel on the Hill, 824 Washington St., CANTON, MA, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 10 am. Interment to follow at King Solomon Memorial Park, 2690 Centre St., W. Roxbury, MA. Memorial Observance immediately following the Burial and continuing Monday from 2-6 pm, at the home of Susan and Barry Lit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Herb's name to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131 (www.hebrewseniorlife.org) Schlossberg Chapel on the Hill "Family Owned" 781.828.6990 SchlossbergChapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2024.

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Carol Pelini

November 15, 2024

To the Elsner Family, very sorry to hear of your loss. Vinnie and Carol Pelini

Harvey Sklar

November 15, 2024

Mark, Sue and the entire Elsner family, sending my sincere condolences to you on this profound loss of your father & grandfather. May his memory be an eternal blessing.

Gladys Saslaw

November 14, 2024

Hello Family....................So sad to hear the news. This is Gladys Saslaw, Milt Dushane Girlfriend. Your Mom and Dad and Milt and I had such wonderful times together. He, along with Helen cherished their family. Herb and Milt went to school together many, many years ago. Herb's love will always be around and about you.

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