Murray I. Kates

Murray I. Kates, Of Newton, MA on June 6, 2013. Devoted and beloved Husband of Ruth (Pressman) Kates. Son of the late Samuel W. Kates & Annie (Freeman) Kates. Loving father of Cheryl Kates and Richard Kates & his wife Carina. Cherished grandfather of Noah Kates and Micayla Kates. Brother-in-law of Sheila Schuman & her husband Richard. Uncle of Louis and Peter Schuman. Great Uncle to Peirce, Brooke and Satchi Schuman.

Graduate of Everett High School, Attended Northeastern University and Wentworth Institute. Member of Congregation Temple Sinai, Market Lodge B'nai Brith, Master Lodge AF & AM. Veteran World War II Served in Navy and Merchant Marines. Iron worker Local No. 7 Boston. Owner New Coil Co.

Services at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, Brookline on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 10:00am .Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 41 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Following the interment, there will be a memorial observance at the home of Ruth Kates through 8pm and continuing Monday & Tuesday from 1-4pm & 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472, or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or the Disabled American Veterans, State House, Boston, MA 02108.