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MICHAEL DORFMAN Obituary

DORFMAN, Michael Lewis Of Needham, MA, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at age 89. Beloved husband of the late Linda Dorfman. Michael was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, known for his warmth, generosity, and deep loyalty to family and community. He is survived by his children Mark Dorfman (Laura), Peter Dorfman (Trisha), and Julia Schiff (Eric); and by his grandchildren and great-grandson Kristie Guevremont (Nate Guevremont, son Finn), Sam Dorfman (Taylor Milne), Kyle Dorfman, Jennifer Dorfman (Nate Jenkins), Nicole Dorfman, Bailey Schiff, Lynn Dorfman, and Lily Schiff. A U.S. Army veteran, Michael owned and operated Boylston's at Chestnut Hill for over 20 years and was a founding member of Temple Aliyah in Needham. Funeral Service Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12:30 PM at Temple Aliyah. Burial to follow at Baker Street Jewish Cemetery. Shiva/Reception at 3:00 PM at the Needham Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2025.

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Anne Oteri

December 17, 2025

Thinking of the Dorfman family during this time of loss.

Melissa Lopez

December 15, 2025

I´ve never met anyone like Mr. Dorfman. He was kind, funny, and had a great way of looking at life. I miss him and will always remember him.

Howard Baden

December 15, 2025

I knew Mike as a young man whose sister was married to my exbrother in law. He was warm, friendly and close to his family. He was successful restaurant owner having been brought up in the meat business by his father. I am impressed he led a full active life, but did suffer from early loss of his wife Linda.

Marcia Markey

December 14, 2025

Cousin Michael was a big, kind man. I looked up to him, he gave me a job at the Steak Place and helped me with my wedding. I will always be grateful for his help and generosity. I'm not sure I expressed that enough. Your memory is a blessing.

Laura Murmes Schindler

December 14, 2025

Dear Mark, Julia and Peter,
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your families on the passing of your dear father, Michael.
Cousin Mike, and our mother Barbara, we're very close when they were younger. Our grandfather Myer Dorfman, was your grandfather's brother. Myer died at 60yrs, and our grandmother Debbie was not in touch as much unfortunately.
My siblings, Matt, Julie, and Dianne are close with Mark. Julie worked at The Steak Place, "Boystons" named by my mother, Barbara, via a local contest. When I turned 18 The laws were changed and I could drink, I would see him there occasionally. Memories of your dad were funny and interesting. Hearing stories of your side of our family was very nice.
So sorry for your loss.

Cousin, Laura Murmes Schindler and family

Jim Sullivan

December 12, 2025

Mr Dorfman ran a wonderful restaurant that was first class all the way. Prayers to Mark and family on the loss of their Dad. Jim Sullivan

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Dec

15

Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Temple Aliyah

1664 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Dec

15

Service

3:00 p.m.

Needham Golf Club

49 Green Street, Needham, MA 02492

Dec

15

Burial

2:00 p.m.

Baker Street Jewish Cemetery

776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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