An Archive of Gratitude: Gifts Made in Honor or Celebration through 2016
2011-2016 gifts made in honor or in celebration:
In honor of Cody Ryan Alpert’s first birthday (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, Leonora Chertoff, 2012)
In honor of the birth of our son Cody Ryan Alpert on the 11th anniversary of Steve’s passing. We miss you Stevie. (Yael and Ben Alpert, 2011)
In honor of the marriage of Jordan Alpert and Arlene Stevens (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, 2012)
In honor of Lillian Alpert’s 96th birthday (Ellen Stettner and Ron Kane, 2013)
In celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of Jason Alpert-Wisnia (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2014)
In celebration of the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Alpert-Wisnia (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2016)
Happy Birthday to Tamar Arons-Brann (the Streit-Kaplan Family, 2016)
In honor of Millicent Aronson’s 90th birthday (way to go!) (Lillian Alpert, 2013)
In honor of Terri and Roger Bell’s marriage on August 26. 2012 (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2012)
In honor of Jacey Buel (Sarah Buel, 2011)
In honor of Tom and Jack Casey (Cynthia and Brian Casey, 2016)
In celebration of the August 2014 marriage of Jennifer Francese and Michael Hawkes (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2014)
In celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Annette and Gerry Freed (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2016)
In honor of the engagement of Dan Glidden and Lauren Grilli (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, 2012)
For Mike Hawkes, with best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2015)
Barbara Holland (Anonymous, 2016)
In honor of Steve Jakob, Audrey Prager and Danielle Jakob (Steven Jakob, 2011)
Anna Kaplan (Anonymous, 2012, 2013, Renee Albert, 2016)
Eleanor Kaplan (Jessica Lomeli, anonymous, 2013; Jessica Lomeli, Kristina Vargas, anonymous 2014)
On behalf of Jeff Kaufman and Jo-Anne Wyndham (Thomas Hone, 2016)
Lynne Kelly, in honor of her birthday (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2012)
Julia Kleinberg (Erica Streit-Kaplan, 2016)
Mary Lareau (Erica Streit-Kaplan, 2016)
In honor of Sammy Lent’s 9th birthday (Erica Streit-Kaplan, 2016)
In celebration of Howard Levine’s birthday (Jo-Anne Wyndham and Jeff Kaufman, 2014)
In honor of the marriage of Aileecia Lewis and Nicholas Murray on March 24, 2012 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, 2012)
In joyous celebration of Leah Litin’s birthday (Jeff Kaufman and Jo-Anne Wyndham, 2014)
In celebration of the birth of Simon Raffi Bing-Peng Moughamian on January 17, 2013 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, 2013)
In honor of Lesley Michael (Sandy Michael, 2013)
In honor of Drew Mikels on the occasion of his becoming a Bar Mitzvah (Jeff and Judy Wisnia, 2012)
In honor of Spencer Ordway (Kenneth and Nancy Remsen, 2014)
In honor of the marriage of Christoph Pierre and Kristin Pedrazzi on May 12, 2012 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, 2012)
Happy Birthday to Malka Pomerantz (The Streit-Kaplan Family, 2016)
In honor of Emmy Raviv (Gil Raviv, 2014)
In honor of Erik Remsen’s birthday (Wendy Evans Kravitz, 2015)
In honor of the birth of Isabella Maria McAllister Ricciardone (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2011)
In honor of the dedication of SGF (Janet Yassen, 2014)
In honor of Jim Sigel’s XXth Harvard University class reunion (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2013)
In celebration of the birth of Talia Elyse Sigel! (Jeff and Judy Wisnia, 2011)
In honor of Jeff Wisnia’s XXth +5 birthday (Ruby and Red Yablon, Toby Schwartzman, Anne Gerstel, Deborah and Stephen Syat, 2016)
In honor of Jeff and Judith Wisnia (Joan and John “Tooch” Tuccinardi, 2012)
In honor of Jeff Wisnia’s XXth birthday (Ruby and Red Yablon, Debbie and Steve Syat, 2011)
In honor of the marriage of Julie Wisnia and Grace Riley (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2016)
In honor of the engagement of Julie Wisnia and Grace Riley (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2014)
In honor of Julie Wisnia’s many career achievements (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2013)
In celebration of the Bat Mitzvah of Nellie Wisnia (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2014)
Dr. Isadore (Red) Yablon, in honor of a not-to-be-disclosed significant milestone birthday (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2013)
In honor of Jonnie Yablon on the occasion of successfully completing Marine Corps training (Jeff and Judith Wisnia, 2015)
2001-2010 gifts made in honor or in celebration:
Jo-Louise Allen (Beth and David Israel)
Allen and Bert Alpert in honor of their 60th birthdays on Sept. 22, 2007 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Benjamin Alpert, in honor of his graduation from college
Ben Alpert and Yael Benstock, in honor of their marriage on February 17, 2008 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Elaine Alpert, whose strength, courage and determination have been an inspiration (anonymous donor)
Elaine Alpert, in honor of her receiving the Massachusetts Medical Society Henry Ingersoll Bowditch Award for Excellence in Public Health (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh (Lisa Gillis, 2009)
Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, in celebration of their wedding on Sept. 4, 2004 (lots of people)
Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, in honor of their first anniversary (Marylene and Keith, and Eric and Betsy Grossman – thanks!)
Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, in honor of their second anniversary (Marylene and Keith – thanks!)
Jennifer Alpert, in honor of her passing the Bar Exam (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Jennifer Alpert and Mike Wong, in honor of their engagement (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Jennifer Alpert and Mike Wong, in honor of their marriage on August 13, 2005 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Jordan Alpert, in honor of his passing the Bar Exam (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Lillian Alpert, in joyous celebration of her 92th birthday (Dec. 17. 2009!!) (Florence Rothstein, 2009)
Lillian Alpert(Florence Rothstein, 2010)
Lillian Alpert, in joyous celebration of her 90th birthday (Dec. 17. 2007!!) (Florence Rothstein, Charlene and Joe Trenk)
Megan Alpert, in honor of her college graduation (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Rachel Ilana Alpert-Wisnia, in honor of her being born on August 16, 2004 (Jeff and Judith Wisnia)
Elizabeth Alvarez and Newton Nyante, in honor of their marriage on July 19, 2003 (Elaine Alpert)
In honor of Joan Bachenheimer and Steve Fleishman’s anniversary (Eva and Jonathan Horowitz, 2009)
Andrew Bader, in honor of his bar mitzvah (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Natalie Bader, in honor of her bat mitzvah (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Emily Rothman and Greg Banks, in honor of their wedding (Elaine Alpert)
In honor of Sophie’s’ 2nd birthday and Juna’s impending arrival (Emily R)
In the name of Rob Barsamian and Nick Lamberti (Mary Fitzgerald)
Laurie Bell, in honor of her birthday (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Chaz Bernon, with best wishes for a speedy recovery (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Isabella Molly Bordes, in honor of her birth (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, ’10; Leonora Chertoff, 2010)
Mimi Borkan, in honor of becoming a bat mitzvah on October 27, 2007 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Richard Bowen, in honor of his 60th birthday and in appreciation for his business professionalism and personal benevolence (Evelyn Amrhein)
Camille Josephine Buffet-Mogel, in celebration of her birth
Michael Carlin, with best wishes for a speedy recovery (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Amanda Jessie Carlson, in honor of her much anticipated birth! (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Melinda Cerny, on the occasion of her 50th birthday! (Elaine Alpert)
In celebration of Gerta Chason’s 100th birthday! (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
In honor of Leonora Chertoff’s birthday (Lillian Alpert, Clara Geller, Joe and Charlene Trenk, and Molly Wilensky, 2009)
In honor of Alexa Derryberry (Susan Derryberry, 2010)
Bruce Ettinger, for his incredible frienship, humanity and compassion (Elaine Alpert, 2010)
Hannah Evans (Reva Adler, 2009)
Danielle Cohen, in honor of her graduation from high school
Alex Crohn, in honor of his graduation from high school
In celebration of the marriage of Nader Darehshori and Vicki Gibson (Evelyn Amrhein)
In honor of Vin Di Bona’s ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’ award (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Victor Dosoretz, in honor of his 50th birthday! (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Eileen Fairley, in honor of her high school graduation (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Tim Fairley, in honor of his college graduation (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Rachel Leigh Felson, in honor of her bat mitzvah on October 11, 2003
Hetty Friedman, in honor of her XXth birthday (!) (Robert Leet and Helena Leet-Pellegrini)
In honor of Anna, Julia and Tommy Gergely (Claire Whelehan)
Dan Glidden, in honor of his graduation from high school (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Sarah Glidden, in honor of her graduation from college (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Zach Gorman, in honor of his bar mitzvah
Jason Greenberg, in honor of his high school graduation (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Sami Greenberg, in honor of her completing her freshman year at SUNY Purchase (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Richard J. Greene, in honor of his birthday
Andy Greenspan, in honor of his graduation (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Nina Tobela Grossman, in honor of her Bat Mitzvah on October 11, 2003
Skylar Grossman, in honor of his graduation (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Allison Haber, in honor of her bat mitzvah (Ellen Kubo and Allen Kirschenbaum)
Bill Harper and Patty Heffernan, in honor of their engagement (Jim and Nina Harper)
Kai Lee Harriott, age 3, in hope and prayer for complete recovery
In honor of Martin M. Higgins (Kathleen Berube)
In honor of Bob Hogan’s 60th birthday! (Jeff and Judy Wisnia
In honor of John Holland, who is definitely the ‘real deal’ (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Doreen Howe, from her daughter Meghan, in honor of Mother’s Day
In honor of Danielle Jakob (Steven Jakob ’08)
In appreciation of Shelley Joseph, for her unselfish and helpful assistance (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
In honor of Justice and Destiny (Maddy Bragar, 2010)
Barsha and Jack Kantor, in honor of the 80th birthdays, celebrated jointly (Bea Fox and Marsha Gorman)
Teena Kantor, in honor of her birthday (Raelin Kantor)
In celebration of the marriage of Carla Kaplan and Steve Larsen on June 12, 2004 (Thomas and Lucinda Crofton)
In appreciation of Karen (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Evelyn Katz, in honor of her birthday (Sandy Michael, 2010)
Amy Kaufman, in honor of her bat mitzvah
In honor of Margie Kelly (Donna Gindes)
In honor the marriage of Meghan Lamphere and Jeffrey Horan on Sept. 8, 2007 (Elaine Alpert, Bill Marsh, Sarah and Dan Glidden)
In honor of Frederick Law (Burton and Madeleine Podnos)
Joy Leavitt, in honor of her birthday (Raelin Kantor)
Bill Lerman, in honor of his 50th birthday
Susan Jones and Howard Levine, on the occasion of their wedding on April 26, 2009 (The Wyndham and Greenberg family, 2009
Laurena MacDougall Lyons, in honor of her compassion, friendship and support (Evelyn Amrhein)
Dan Madsen and Karen Stettner, in honor of their marriage
In celebration of Johnny Malandruccolo’s baptism and in memory of his twin angel brothers at birth, Zane and George (Evelyn Amrhein 2010)
Seth Mermelstein, in honor of his graduation (Jo-Anne Wyndham, Bill Greenberg and family)
Kathy Savage in honor of the birth of Chloe and Parker on Nov. 4 2004 (Elaine Alpert)
Brian McGrory, in appreciation of his birthday gift to Jeff Wisnia
Chou Chou Merrill, in honor of her 50th birthday
The Misys Stratford-upon-Avon Leadership Class of 2003
Newton Early Childhood Childhood Programs, for a young child from a shelter in the City of Newton to attend a summer camp (Anonymous, 2009)
Alex Noe, in honor of his graduation from high school
Jason North’s narrow escape!
Nicole Novack, in honor of her bat mitzvah
Patrick O’Brien, in celebration of passing his medical boards (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
In honor of Daniel O’Connor for his first communion (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
In honor of Liam O’Connor for his first communion (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Stefanie Randolph Ordway, in celebration of her birth
In honor of Jacqueline Michelle Ordway’s birth on 11/4/05 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Philip and John, in celebration of their marriage (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
In honor of Kristen Porfido’s receiving her bachelor’s degree from UMass (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Devra Pransky, in honor of her college graduation (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Rita Saffer, in honor of her 80th birthday (Raelin Kantor)
Emily Saly, in honor of her bat mitzvah on September 20, 2003
Amy Seeherman and Les Brody, in honor of their marriage on October 14, 2007 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Frances Shaer, in honor of her birthday (Marsha Gorman and Beatrice Fox)
Thomas Shannon and Lois Shannon, in honor of their understanding and cooperation (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Alan Sherr and Laura Bjorklund in honor of their amazing hospitality and generosity (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Micah Sherr and Lisa (whose last name we don’t know yet) in honor of their upcoming marriage (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
In celebration of the birth of Asher Sigel! (Jeff and Judy Wisnia, 2009)
In honor of Rachel Silver’s bat mitzvah (Ellen and Stan Kass)
Abigail Silverman, who donated a portion of her bat mitzvah gift money to SGF (2005)
In honor of Abigail Silverman (Jodie Silverman)
Ros Stack, in prayer for a full recovery from his accident on 4/20/05 (Elaine Alpert)
Kaitlyn Steinkrauss, in celebration of her birth! (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Doe Stern (Sandy Michael, 2009)
In celebration of the marriage of Jason and Jeanine Tholander (Jeff and Judy Wisnia, 2009)
In celebration of the births of Grant and Sophia Tholander (Jeff and Judy Wisnia, 2010)
Daniel Stettner, in honor of his bar mitzvah on 2/26/05 (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Daniel Stettner, who donated a portion of his bar mitzvah gift money to SGF (2005)
Ellen Stettner, in recogntion of her receiving an honorary doctorate from Hebrew Union College (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Jack Stettner, in honor of his 80th birthday
Rosie Tracy, for Christmas 2001 (Mary and Jim Tracy)
Rosie Tracy, for Christmas 2002 (Mary and Jim Tracy)
Rosie Tracy, for Christmas 2003 (Mary and Jim Tracy)
Rosie Tracy, for Christmas 2004 (Mary and Jim Tracy)
Rosie Tracy, for Christmas 2005 (Mary and Jim Tracy)
In honor of Joel Uchenick
Joanna Vrouvlianis, in honor of her graduation from college (Joanne Wyndham and Bill Greenberg)
In honor of Sam Walke’s 10th birthday (in lieu of presents at Sam’s request) (over a dozen families)
Jared Weiss, in honor of his Bar Mitzvah on June 21, 2003
In honor of Ben Wisnia’s college graduation (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Jeff Wisnia, in thanks (Joseph Fehrenbach)
Leo James Wisnia, in honor of his birth on July 20, 2004 (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
In honor of Bernie Wollmeringer (Sandy Michael, 2010)
Ari Bing-Tse and Jonah Bing-Zuong Wong, in honor of their births (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh, ’10; Leonora Chertoff, 2010)
Zachary Bing-Aun Wong, in honor of his birth! (Elaine Alpert and Bill Marsh)
Corrie Yablon, in honor of her passing her specialty boards! (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
In honor of Jonathan Yablon, on his becoming a bar mitzvah (Jeff and Judy Wisnia, 2009)
In appreciation of Donald and Barbara Zucker’s generosity (Jeff and Judy Wisnia)
Finally, between 2001-2010, multiple gifts were made in prayer for Molly Bish and her family, and for Josh Wagner