Esther Rothberg

DATELINE: Warwick, RI Rothberg, Esther, age 102, of Warwick and Cranston died at Cherry Hill Nursing Home, Johnston, on Monday July 13. She was the wife of the late Maurice Rothberg. Born in Providence, the daughter of Samuel and Etta (Pollack) Millman she attended Rhode Island College, graduating in 1934 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.  Mrs. Rothberg taught in the Providence and Warwick school systems for 32 years before retiring in 1979. She was a member of Temple Torat Yisrael, World Jewish Congress, Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, Retired Teachers of RI, Warwick Retired Teachers, Cranston Senior Guild, and Warwick Social Seniors. She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Maurice Rothberg; her son, Dr. Kopel Rothberg; sisters, Rose Millman...

Sanford “Sandy” Cotton

DATELINE: Warwick, RI Cotton, Sanford “Sandy”, 92, died Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Warwick, RI. He was the beloved husband of Marion J. (Zeldis) Cotton of Warwick. They were married for 65 years. A lifelong resident of Greenfield, MA and son of the late Henry and Ruth (Lachance) Cotton, he had lived in Warwick for the past 2 years. Sandy was the owner of Cotton’s Clothing in Greenfield and Brattleboro, VT. He joined his father in the family business following World War II. During the war, Sandy served in the European Theater, earning 2 purple hearts and a bronze star. Sandy was also a lifelong member of Temple Israel in Greenfield and was its past treasurer and Sunday School teacher. In addition, he was a past member of the DAV, the Republican Lodge of the...

Ira J. Port

DATELINE: West Warwick Port, Ira J., 97, died Saturday, July 11, 2015 at West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Sally (Silverman) Port. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Sadie (Chorney) Port, he had lived in Warwick since 1984. Ira was the owner of Port Press for over 25 years, retiring in 1984.  As a child, he enjoyed being a member of the Boy Scouts, and became a Life Scout. Devoted father of Sharon Birenbaum of Alpharetta, GA and her late husband, Sheldon, and the late Myron and Barry Port. Dear brother of the late Mary Zisserson and Estelle Goldman.  Loving grandfather of Rhonda Birenbaum and Fredda Schwarz. Cherished great-grandfather of Benjamin and Samuel. Graveside services will...

Gary M. Coken

DATELINE: Warwick Coken, Gary M., 67, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Mass General Hospital, Boston. He was the beloved significant other of Nancy Gillman. Born in Providence, a son of the late Barney and Florence (Goldstein) Coken-Hanzel, he was a lifelong RI resident.  He was an operations manager for Bridge Over Troubled Waters, previously working in the jewelry industry.  Gary was a Viet Nam Navy veteran, serving in Viet Nam. Devoted father of Freda Coken and her significant other, George Reed, of Warwick and Bradford Coken of Warwick. Dear brother of Loraine Schulman of Cranston. Loving grandfather of Steven, Elizabeth and her husband Fred, Donaven, William, and Laney. Cherished great-grandfather of Mason. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m....

Ernest I. Chorney

DATELINE: Providence Chorney, Ernest I., 93, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann Chorney for 34 years. He leaves behind Lucille Hopkins, his loving partner of 32 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Daniel and Ethel (Katzura) Chorney, he was a lifelong Providence resident and owner of Chorney Upholstering in Warwick for over 35 years. Ernest was a member of Congregation Am David. Devoted father of Robert Chorney and Bruce Chorney and his wife Paula, all of Warwick. Dear brother of the late Anne Kempner and Abraham, Samuel, and Sidney Chorney. Funeral services will be held Sunday 11:00 a.m. in PRIEST CHAPEL in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his...