STEPHEN RUBINSTEIN

1945 - 2022

RUBINSTEIN, Stephen Age 77, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, after a period of declining health. Stephen was born in Fitchburg, the son of Philip and Dorothy (Fergenson) Rubinstein. Following graduation from Fitchburg High School, Stephen proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain's Assistant during the Vietnam War. Prior to his military service, he graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a Bachelor's Degree in History, and earning his MBA from the University of New Hampshire. He lived in Queens, NY, for many years, eventually returning to Massachusetts and settling in the town of Stow with his devoted partner. Before his retirement, Stephen worked in several industries as an administrator and office manager and was an adjunct professor of management at New York University for many years. Stephen served for several years on the School Committee for the Nashoba School District and was also involved with the Tri-Town High School Building Committee. Stephen lived his life "On the Level" and was most proud of his Masonic work. A Past Master of Charles W. Moore Lodge of A.F. & A.M., he was also a Past District Deputy Grand Master of New York, also serving as Most Illustrious Grand Master for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of New York. Stephen will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved partner, Nancy Maldari of Stow; his sister, Lisa Scholl and her husband, Joseph of Waltham; his brother, Dr. Neal Rubinstein and his wife, Dr. Isabelle Arndt of Chester Springs, PA; his two children; four grandchildren; four nieces and nephews; and his dear friends and Masonic brethren. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 27, at 11:00 AM at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, HOLDEN. A Masonic ritual will precede the service. Interment will follow at Agudas Achim Cemetery, 320 Rollstone Road, in Fitchburg. Memorial Observance will be announced at the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. Miles Funeral Home 1158 Main St, Holden, MA 01520 508-829-4434 www.milesfuneralhome.com

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