SOLVED. Jewish boy whose father dies [s]

[Marilyn]

This book was a humorous account of a Jewish boy growing up in the 60's whose father dies. He has several brothers. I seem to recall that the author's first name was Richard and he wrote other books on topics completely unrelated to this. It was very funny. Please help!

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Was it fiction or nonfiction? Any idea what year it was published?

[Marilyn]

Fiction. I don't know when it was published, but I'm guessing within the last 20 years, no earlier.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Do you know where he was growing up? Was it YA or adult?

[Marilyn]

I remember it to be in the Northeast, somewhere that typically has a large Jewish community, but I could be wrong about that. I am thinking it could be either YA or adult.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

I haven't come across a specific book yet but could it be something by Richard Russo? I don't know if he writes funny novels but he did come up under a search of Jewish fiction.

[Marilyn]

My sister remembered! It's called The Widow's Son. Thanks for trying.