Ruth Helen Falk's Obituary
Falk (Westerman), Ruth
Ruth Helen Falk passed away on November 23, 2015
She was pre-deceased by her dear parents, Rose and Hyman Westerman; her beloved husband, Mickey Falk; brothers Sidney Westerman and Bernie Westerman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Anna and Charlie Rosen, Madeline and Sidney Bloom, and Ruthie and George Selby. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda; son David; and grandsons Adam and Michael; sister and brother-in-law Ella and Martin Zukoff; sisters-in-law Phyllis Westerman and Renee Westerman. Her memory will also be forever in the hearts of Inna Falk, nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends from Everett, Medford, and Florida. Born in Everett, Ruth later moved to Medford, MA with her husband, Mickey. There, she worked in Falk’s Hardware and later, Hillel at Tufts University. A move to FL followed in the 1980’s. Ruth enjoyed Yiddish music and expressions, holiday gatherings, and treasured many moments of joy celebrating and talking on the phone with those she loved. Deep appreciation is extended to the doctors, surgeons, specialists, nurses, aides, and hospice team members who treated her with kindness and dignity. And a thank you to Teddy, who, during weekly standing hair appointments, made her as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside. Ruth was kind and always looked for the good in people She will be dearly missed. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach. Funeral service and internment in Sharon, MA on Friday, November 27th. Contributions to a charity of choice.
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