Arthur M. Markoff

DATELINE: Andover, MA FLAG Markoff, Arthur M., 89, of Andover, MA, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Sutton Hill Center, North Andover. He was the beloved husband of the late Connie (Roberts) Markoff. Born in Providence, a son of the late Allen and Lillian (Bachman) Markoff, he had lived in Andover since 2011, previously residing in Windham, NH and Westport, CT. Arthur was the co-owner of Roberts Furniture in Greenwich, CT for 25 years and previously worked for Paramount Line in Pawtucket for 18 years. He was a WW-II army veteran serving in the European Theater. Arthur was a graduate of Brown University, Class of 1944. He was an avid fan of professional sports, especially the Boston Red Sox. Devoted father of Joan Lippa and her husband, Andrew, of Andover, MA and...

Posted on Jul 11, 2013 | 0 comments

Eugene H. Taub

DATELINE: East Greenwich Taub, Eugene H., 87, of 30 Gould Place, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at home. He was the beloved husband of Lydia (Luftschutz) Taub for 52 years. Born in Sighet, Transylvania, a son of the late Herman and Helen (Szabo) Taub, he had lived in East Greenwich for several years. Eugene was the Director of International Licensing for Hasbro, Inc. He was a member of Temple Sinai. Devoted father of Eva Taub-Checoury of Paris, France. Dear brother of Margaret Leon and Sidonia Grant, both of Queens, NY. Loving grandfather of Naomi and twins, Gabriel and Eli. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. in SINAI MEMORIAL PARK, 100 Harrison Ave., Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Sinai....

Posted on Jul 7, 2013 | 0 comments

Leatrice J. Zawatsky

DATELINE: Cranston Zawatsky, Leatrice J., 83, died Tuesday, July 2, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Edwards and the late Albert Zawatsky.  Born in Dorchester, MA, a daughter of the late Bernard and Esther (Harrison) Baron, she had lived in Cranston, previously residing in Providence.  Leatrice and her husband, Al, owned and operated Zawatsky Glass Co. for over 50 years.  Leatrice continued to operate the business, after Al passed away, until January, 2012. She was also a former clerk-typist for the Providence School Department for many years. Devoted mother of Bonnie Edwards Flanagan and her partner, Howard Wilgoren, of Cranston.  Dear sister of the late Muriel Fistel.  Loving grandmother of Chelsea and...

Posted on Jul 2, 2013 | 1 comment