Tamara Priborkina

WORCESTER – Tamara Priborkina, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster after a period of declining health.

Born in Bubruisk, she was the daughter of Yankel and Malka (Godin) Priborkin, and “adopted” by Raphael and Ida (Godin) Shapiro. Tamara earned a Master’s Degree in Music and worked as a Music Teacher for many years. She came to Worcester in 1994 along with several other family members.

Tamara will be lovingly missed and remembered by her brother, Leonid Shapiro; her beloved nieces and nephews, including Rita and Nina Shapiro; and many dear friends.

Family and friends will gather for a Graveside Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 2nd at B’nai Brith Cemetery, 55 St. John’s Road, Worcester. Arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home of Holden.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA 01609 ( www.bethisraelworc.org ).