Obituary for Morris "Maish" Breslouf
ACTON - Morris “Maish” Breslouf entered eternal rest at age 96 on Friday, September 11, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Lorraine (Andrew) Breslouf; Cherished father of John Breslouf and Andrea (Breslouf) Starr; And best “Grumpy” to grandsons Benjamin, Daniel, and Jesse Starr. He was preceded in death by his brothers Albert Breslof, Lawrence Breslouf, Julius Breslouf and sisters Marian Breslouf and Ruth (Breslouf) Cinamon. Born and raised in the West End of Boston, he was the son of the late Solomon and Lillian (Goldberg) Breslouf.
Saul and Lillian came to the US around 1916 from The Ukraine and moved to Boston’s West End, where they lived and raised 6 children on Revere Street in a very small apartment. Saul worked multiple jobs to support his family, and Morris often talked about how as kids, they collected bottles for money to buy a soda or tickets to a movie. “Poverty is an Indignity” was a common thread throughout the family that formed a lifetime of a lifestyle not easily forgotten by Morris. They attended the Vilna Shul, now revived and preserved as the only remaining immigrant Shul in Boston.
After graduating from English High School, his following years were dedicated to his undergraduate studies at Boston College, 3 years in the Navy and then a master’s degree from Holy Cross. He always credited his acuity with the written word to his parochial higher education. A chemist by trade, he worked for Bordon Chemical company for approximately 30 years, which then led to his ownership of a successful adhesives company. After selling the business, he semi-retired and provided part time consulting services to the new ownership until the age of 86, when he (most thankfully) received his “pink slip”.
Mid-life, Morris enjoyed tennis and played often with his wife, Laura – and many of their friends from Acton. Those tennis friends in fact, wintered in the vicinity of the same tennis club in Jupiter, FLA – where Morris and Laura finally purchased a second home. That home in Florida was his kingdom, and he loved it there. Whether Boston or Florida, art and music were a big part of his life. He loved art of all mediums, and jazz music - as evidenced by his extensive personal collections of both.
He often talked to others about his adventuresome grandsons – of whom he was extraordinarily proud. And he loved nothing more than to sit with his friends and enjoy a good banter – which might sometimes come dangerously close to a good argument! But always with a curious mind, he never stopped asking for the opinions of others – be it politics, or finance, to the latest technologies or best clothes labels! You’ve left your mark, Dad. You will not be forgotten.
Many thanks goes to The Commons in Lincoln for their compassionate care. You gave him a great last home, and we are grateful for his last moments of comfort there.
Remembrances may go to the Lauren Beth Breslof Memorial Fund, 2 Partridge Hill Rd., Sharon, MA 02067. Private service and burial under the Thoughtful Guidance of Acton Funeral Home. For more information, please visit his memorial page at actonfuneralhome.com
Saul and Lillian came to the US around 1916 from The Ukraine and moved to Boston’s West End, where they lived and raised 6 children on Revere Street in a very small apartment. Saul worked multiple jobs to support his family, and Morris often talked about how as kids, they collected bottles for money to buy a soda or tickets to a movie. “Poverty is an Indignity” was a common thread throughout the family that formed a lifetime of a lifestyle not easily forgotten by Morris. They attended the Vilna Shul, now revived and preserved as the only remaining immigrant Shul in Boston.
After graduating from English High School, his following years were dedicated to his undergraduate studies at Boston College, 3 years in the Navy and then a master’s degree from Holy Cross. He always credited his acuity with the written word to his parochial higher education. A chemist by trade, he worked for Bordon Chemical company for approximately 30 years, which then led to his ownership of a successful adhesives company. After selling the business, he semi-retired and provided part time consulting services to the new ownership until the age of 86, when he (most thankfully) received his “pink slip”.
Mid-life, Morris enjoyed tennis and played often with his wife, Laura – and many of their friends from Acton. Those tennis friends in fact, wintered in the vicinity of the same tennis club in Jupiter, FLA – where Morris and Laura finally purchased a second home. That home in Florida was his kingdom, and he loved it there. Whether Boston or Florida, art and music were a big part of his life. He loved art of all mediums, and jazz music - as evidenced by his extensive personal collections of both.
He often talked to others about his adventuresome grandsons – of whom he was extraordinarily proud. And he loved nothing more than to sit with his friends and enjoy a good banter – which might sometimes come dangerously close to a good argument! But always with a curious mind, he never stopped asking for the opinions of others – be it politics, or finance, to the latest technologies or best clothes labels! You’ve left your mark, Dad. You will not be forgotten.
Many thanks goes to The Commons in Lincoln for their compassionate care. You gave him a great last home, and we are grateful for his last moments of comfort there.
Remembrances may go to the Lauren Beth Breslof Memorial Fund, 2 Partridge Hill Rd., Sharon, MA 02067. Private service and burial under the Thoughtful Guidance of Acton Funeral Home. For more information, please visit his memorial page at actonfuneralhome.com