PUTTERMAN
BORIS
of Elkins Park, died peacefully at age 79 on Friday, April 13, 2018. Beloved husband of Arlene (née Malitz), he was the loving father of sons Josh (Christine) and Alex (Sarah), and adoring grandfather of Madeline, Aaron, Sophie and Abigail. Boris was born in Paris, France, on Dec. 30, 1938, and was a child survivor of the Holocaust, hidden with his mother in a convent school. He immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 9 and lived in the Bronx, N.Y., until age 25. A dedicated artist, he graduated from Cooper Union, received a bachelor's degree from Philadelphia College of Art and received a master's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. His first teaching job was at the Cleveland Institute of Art. He returned to Philadelphia in 1968 to teach at PCA (now the University of the Arts), where he taught for more than 40 years. Boris's paintings are strong and meaningful, and he had a great influence on his students. As a person he was intellectual, insightful and was passionate in discussions. He read a great deal, loved all kinds of music, and was witty, warm and lively. After retiring from teaching he began to write poetry, which is as meaningful and beautiful as his paintings. Contributions in his memory may be sent to American Jewish World Service or Doctors Without Borders. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 22, at
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, from 10 to 11 A.M. Shiva to follow at Arlene's home until 4 P.M.
