Melvin Chorney

DATELINE: CRANSTON Chorney, Melvin, 89, of Meadow View Drive, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Cedar Crest.  He was the beloved husband of Marion (Rabin) Chorney for 43 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Rose (Sack) Chorney, he was a longtime resident of Cranston.  He worked at Narragansett Brewery for 28 years, retiring in 1981. Devoted father of Bruce Chorney of Cranston, Louis Chorney and his partner, Diane Paquette, of North Attleboro, Lois Johnson of Cranston, Aaron Gray of Vienna, VA, Linda Klaen of Germany, daughter-in-law, Denise (Pare) Gray of Chichester, NH and the late Steven Gray and Robert Gray.  Dear brother of Shirley Davis of Cranston and Beverly Abowitt and her husband, Mort, of Warwick.  Loving grandfather of Naomi and...

Rose Corich

DATELINE: EAST PROVIDENCE Corich, Rose, 99, of Brookdale East Bay, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Isaac and Rebecca (Scotkin) Corich, she had lived in East Providence, previously living in Pawtucket for over 60 years.  She was a salesperson at The Outlet Co. in Providence for over 25 years.  Rose was a member of Temple Emanu-El, life member of Hadassah and an avid artist. Dear sister of Paul Corich of FL and the late Ida Frank, Celia Nelson, Bella Corin and Minnie Davis Summer.  Beloved aunt of several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Graveside services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers,...

Neal H. White

White, Neal H., 68, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 peacefully after a battle with brain cancer. He was the beloved husband of Margi (Berkman) White for 46 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Sanford and Helen (Goldenberg) White, he had lived in Warwick for over 41 years. He was a Jewelry Manufacturing Executive at Sanford White Company, retiring in 2007. He was a graduate of Hope High School (1965) and Bryant College (1969). Neal was a former wish granter and member of the Board of Directors for Make-a-Wish Foundation of RI and volunteered as a magician at Hasbro Children’s Hospital as well as at Tamarisk Assisted Living. He was an avid golfer and bridge player and played softball and bowled for many years. Neal loved spending time with his two...

Arlene O. Cherlin

DATELINE: WARWICK Cherlin, Arlene O., 90, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Steere House.  She was the beloved wife of the late Maurice Cherlin. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Fay (Gordon) Berlinsky, she had lived in Warwick for over 20 years, previously living in Providence. Arlene was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’45. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El, Hadassah and the National Council of Jewish Women.  Arlene was also a chairman for 6 years for the Shalom Tenants Association Program and a member of the Warwick Social Seniors and Jewish Seniors Agency.  Devoted mother of Richard Cherlin and his wife, Sherry, of Danvers, MA, David Cherlin of Warwick and Carolyn Mendelson of Warwick.  Dear sister of the late Robert,...

Arnold I. Friedman

Friedman, Arnold I., 88, of Jackson Heights, NY, died Friday, October 14, 2016 at Fairview Nursing Care Center.  He was the beloved husband of Annette Friedman for over 60 years.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late David and Sara Friedman, he had lived in Jackson Heights for over 50 years.  He served as an officer for various investment firms, retiring in 2000.  Arnold was a WW-II Army veteran.  He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and was president of his co-op and on its board of directors.  Devoted father of Carol Goldstein of Raleigh, NC and Ellen Isaacs of Forest Hills, NY.  Dear brother of the late Gerald and Louis Friedman.  Loving grandfather of Michael, Heather and Brian.  Graveside services will be held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in LINCOLN...