obituaries Noted Jazz Man j effrey Marx, 62, of Bingham Farms, died Dec. 16, 2013. Born and raised in Detroit, the tenor saxophonist has been playing the horn since 1973 with his work showcased coast-to-coast and in Europe. From his early years in San Francisco to playing with the greats in New York, Detroit and Chicago, Jeff has left his mark on the world of jazz. His distinctive style has been compared to a combination of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson. Jeff's interest in jazz began in Detroit while he was a young man. From his earliest recollection, jazz was his music of choice. Seeking to learn more, in the 1970s, he made it to Berkeley, Calif., to study with Hal Stein on the West Coast. In Oakland and San Francisco, the jazz scene was hot; and Jeff played with greats like Eddie Henderson and Mark Levine. Once jazz was in his blood, he went to New York for 14 years, where he played Jazz Festival in 2002 and 2003. Between with Reggie Workman, Steve Slagle, guitarist Kevin McNeil, Donald Byrd, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Memphis, Little Rock, Ark., Milwaukee and Ann Ed Schuler, Jim Pepper, Gene Jackson, Ira Coleman, Santi DeBriano and Dave Arbor, he was busy playing at notable Stryker, among others. For five years, clubs, jazz societies and concert halls. he co-led in Second Sight with John He also recorded many CDs and Esposito, Jeff Siegel and albums over the last 20 years, including Flying with Dave Douglas, who was named Downbeat's musician the Comet by the group of the year in 2000. Second Sight (recently Increased visibility led reissued on SunJump). Jeff to tour overseas, where The group featured Dave he played in the Cascais Douglas on trumpet, Alan Portugal Jazz Fest and Murphy on bass along with throughout Europe. In John Esposito, piano, Jeff addition, he played at the "Siege" Siegel on drums and Greenwich Jazz Festival and Jeffrey Marx Fred Barryhill on percus- for Columbia College radio sion. Second Sight was a in New York. Although sad, five-year project that was a he was honored to play for the National vital part of the New York jazz scene of Radio memorial program for his former the late 80s. colleague Jim Pepper. In 1999, Jeff recorded Reaching for Since 1993, Chicago had been Jeff's a Star for the late, great Don Bennett, which also featured Malachi Thompson home. He played at the Montreux Detroit on trumpet, Jesse Davis on alto sax and Harrison Bankhead on bass. Jeffrey Marx was the beloved son of Martin Marx and the late Bernice Marx; cherished brother of Fern Marx and the late Jamie Marx. He is also survived by many loving cousins and his lifelong friends, dating back from his years at Pepper Elementary School through his graduation at Oak Park High School in 1969, many of whom were there with him as he died at his parents' home on Bingham Lane in Bingham Farms. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, 2601 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 204, Fullerton, CA 92831, www.sweetrelief.org ; Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, www.jewishhospice.org ; or Yad Ezra, 2850 W 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, www.yadezra.org . Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ❑ Tragic Murder D ustin Friedland, was laid to rest in New Jersey on Dec. 19, days after being shot to death Dec. 15, 2013, during a carjacking after shop- ping in the parking garage of The Mall in Short Hills, N.J., west of Newark. Friedland, 30, an attorney from Hoboken, N.J., refused to give up his keys because his wife, Jamie Schare Friedland, who grew up in the Detroit area, was still in the car. "The victim had opened the door for his wife; she had started to get in the vehicle Carolyn Murray, acting Essex County prosecutor told the New York Post. As he got to the driver's side, and BATYA BERLIN, 87, of Southfield, died Dec. 13, 2013. Mrs. Berlin was born Feb. 4, 1926, in New York City. She was a longtime family thera- pist and a teacher of Berlin Torah for many years at Temple Israel. She studied with rabbinic scholars here and at kallot at every opportunity. Mrs. Berlin is survived by her sons 54 December 26 • 2013 IP started to get ready to enter the vehicle, "Dustin was the most chivalrous per- he was approached by two males and son:' said Jamie Friedland, 27, also an was shot before he entered his vehicle:" attorney, during the memorial service, Friedland's wife was not wounded. according to a New York Daily News "Police say two men drove story. "He would run to make off in the couple's silver Range sure he opened the car door Rowe said a FoxNews.com before I got there, for me. report. The SUV was found There wasn't a bag anyone the next morning in Newark, ever carried in Dustin's pres- about eight miles away. ence that he didn't help with. Jamie Friedland is the Dustin always did the right daughter of Keith and Agnes thing, always:' Schare of Farmington Hills. Jamie talked about how they Agnes Schare is director of met at Syracuse University Dustin Friedland residential health services Law School, how he would at Fleischman Residence/ drive through snowstorms Blumberg Plaza in West Bloomfield. to see her, his quick wit and insatiable The funeral was held at Beth Am appetite for everything from food to life. Shalom synagogue in Lakewood, N.J. But it was the slain lawyer's mother- CBS 2 New York Harry Kirsbaum Contributing Writer and daughters-in-law, Jonathan Berlin and Barrie Balter of New York, Daniel and Carol Berlin of New Jersey; daughter, Sarah Berlin of West Bloomfield; grand- children, Jessica Berlin, Rebecca Berlin and Avi Novick, Benjamin Berlin and David Berlin; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Seelig Lewitz; many loving nieces and nephews. She was the beloved wife for 51 years of the late Dr. Allen Berlin. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Obituaries Israel, Dr. Allen and Batya Berlin Scholar- In-Residence Fund, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, www. temple-israel.org; or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ROSE MARIE CAIN, 85, of Novi, died Dec. 16, 2013. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Mark Stevens; son and daughter-in-law, Merrill and Brandy Cain; grandchildren, Joey and Ben Stevens, and Braylon and Brogan Cain. in-law, Agnes Schare, who got some sad laughs when she recalled how a cousin told her, "I wish we could just clone him for all the girls:' the Daily News reported. According to various reports, the police are searching for two armed and dangerous black men in their 20s, who were seen driving through the mall parking lot in a green Subaru before the shooting. Jamie's Manhattan law firm is offer- ing a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrests of the carjackers. The Taubman Company, which owns the mall, is offering an additional $20,000, and rewards by other Crimestopping organizations have brought the total to more than $60,000. ❑ Mrs. Cain was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Leonard Cain; the devoted daughter of the late Sam and the late Gertrude Levin. Interment was at Clover Hill Cain Park Cemetery. c.1952 Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.