Libby Robinson

DATELINE: East Providence Robinson, Libby, 81, died suddenly on May 13, 2013 at RI Hospital in the Jane Brown Unit after a short illness.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Fannie Robinson.  Dear sister of Joel Robinson of Cumberland and the late Shayle Robinson.  Loving aunt of 9,  and cherished great aunt of 15.  Graveside funeral services will be held TODAY at 1:00 p.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.  Shiva will be private.  Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.

Grace Falk

Falk, Grace, 79, died Thursday, May 9, at South County Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Bill Falk. They were married for 57 years. Together they founded M-F Athletic Company. Born in Cambridge, MA, a daughter of the late Maurice and Rose (Brill) Duchin, she lived in Narragansett since 1984, previously living in Cranston.  Grace was a graduate of Sargent College, Boston University.  She will be remembered for her love of helping others.  Devoted mother of Martha Falk of Cranston and Eric Falk and his wife, Dana, of Providence.  Dear sister of Edna Lipsitt of Providence.  Loving grandmother of Rachel, Audrey, and Leah.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI...

Alfred M. Weisberg

Dateline: Providence Weisberg, Alfred M., 86, died Thursday, May 9, after a long illness. He was the husband of Naida (Deitch) Weisberg for 63 years. He was born and grew up in Providence, a son of the late Mark and Rose (Brie) Weisberg. Mr. Weisberg was a graduate of Harvard University in Chemistry and served in the Navy during WWII. He was the devoted father of David Weisberg and his wife Jing of Warwick, Abby Ribbans and her husband Peter of East Greenwich, and daughter Martha, who predeceased him. He was also the loving grandfather of John and Max Ribbans and Andrew Weisberg. Mr. Weisberg was the owner and ex-president of Technic, Inc. headquartered in Cranston. In addition to his duties at Technic he had served as president of the International Precious...

Dorothy Kassed

Kassed, Dorothy, 98, of Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Mamaroneck. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Kassed for 68 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Louis and Sophie (Rosenberg) Grossman, she had lived in Warwick before moving to Mamaroneck several years ago. Dorothy was the owner of Providence Shoe Box and worked in a shipyard in the 1940′s and   the former Outlet Company in the 1950’s. She was a member of Hadassah, Warwick Seniors, Jewish War Veteran’s Auxiliary, and a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael. Devoted mother of Dr. Marvin Kassed and his wife Janice of New Port Richey, FL and Linda Baer Nieberg and her husband Dr. Lewis Nieberg of White Plains, NY. Dear sister of the late Jack and...

Warren Foster

Foster, Warren, 87, of 602 Scituate Ave., died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Segal) Foster.  They were married for 63 years.  Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Abraham and Ida (Greenberg) Foster, he had lived in Cranston, previously living in Providence.  He was the owner of Quality Fruitland in Seekonk, MA.  Warren was a WW-II Army veteran, serving in the European Theatre.  He was a graduate of Boston University College of Business Administration, Class of 1950.  He was a member of Temple Beth-El, the RI Jewish Historical Association and Phi Epsilon Pi.  He was an avid bowler, golfer and tennis player and played clarinet and saxophone.  Devoted father of Judith Foster and her husband, Mark Andres, of...