Leonard Geller

Geller, Leonard, 89, of Greenwich Farms, Warwick, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at home. He was the beloved husband of Esther (Friedman) Geller for 67 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Harry and Rose (Wasserman) Geller, he had lived in Warwick for 1 1/2 years, previously residing in Rockville Centre, NY. Leonard served in the Navy in WWII, then attended Brooklyn College on the GI bill, graduating in 1948. That year, as captain of the Math Team, he won the individual and team William Lowell Putnam awards in mathematics. He then graduated MIT in 1951, where he received his Doctoral Degree in Mathematics from his mentor, Dr. Norbert Weiner. He had a career as a nuclear engineer and consulted internationally. After retiring, he joined his wife in their...

Sandra Cobden

DATELINE: Warwick Cobden, Sandra, 79, of 906 Namquid Dr., died Saturday, August 23, 2014, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Cobden. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Jacob and Natalie (Turick) Crovitz, she had lived in Warwick for 49 years, previously residing in Cranston. Sandra was a teacher in the Warwick School District and in the Religious School at Temple Am David and the former Temple Beth Israel for 45 years, retiring 8 years ago. She was a member of RIAFT/Retirees Local 8037. Sandra was a graduate of Rhode Island College of Education, now Rhode Island College, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree, Class of ’57, and Master’s Degree, Class of ’64, in Education. Devoted mother of Andrew Cobden and...

Elijah L. Friedman

DATELINE: Warwick Friedman, Elijah L., 28, died suddenly, Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Sharon Kurtzer and Robert Sand, both of Warwick. A lifelong Warwick resident, he was dedicated to the field of addiction treatment and recovery.  Elijah was a graduate of RIC and Toll Gate High School, and was a former counselor at Camp JORI.  Dear brother of Mirah Sand of Boston, MA.  Loving grandson of Minnie Kurtzer of Warwick and Isadore and Dorie Sand of Mequon, WI.  Adored nephew of Steven and Donna White, the late Ellen Kurtzer-White, Steven and Ilene Sand, and Michael and Marcia Sand.  Cherished cousin of Hannah, Dena, Tami, Beka, Sagalle, Ben, Mark, Miriam, Mitchel, and Mathew.  Funeral services will be held Thursday...

Anne Kay

DATELINE: Providence Kay, Anne (Factor), 103, of Providence, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Miriam Hospital, Providence.  She was the loving wife of the late Louis Kay, daughter of the late Sol and Tillie (Wenger) Factor, and sister of the late Dr. Joseph Factor. Born in Boston, MA, Anne received her R.N. degree from the Beth Israel Hospital School of Nursing, a BS degree in nursing education from Boston University, and a Certificate in Public Health Nursing from Simmons College. She was the long-time and dedicated step-mother of Judith Spindell and mother-in-law of Dr. Edward Spindell.  All three enjoyed many happy and companionable times together. She leaves her attentive and devoted grandchildren, Julie Corwin, Chaim Cohen and his wife, Michal, Dr. Faith...

Edith Perlow

Perlow, Edith, of Summit Commons, died Friday, August 15, 2014, at the Commons. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Perlow. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Jennie B. (Belford) Zakoff, she had lived in Pawtucket for 37 years before moving back to Providence 2 years ago. Devoted mother of Steven Perlow and his wife Gail of Lincoln and Sharon Ineson and her husband Alan of Raymond, ME. Dear sister of Marcia Golden of Narragansett and the late Evelyn Gerstein and Estelle Hodosh. Loving grandmother of Jessie-Jo. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.