Bruce R. Rotkin
DATELINE: WARWICK Rotkin, Bruce R., 62, of Ethan Place, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, a beloved son of Carol (Leeds) Rotkin of Warwick and the late Charles Rotkin, he was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. He was the owner of a vending machine business for many years. Bruce was a graduate of Cranston West High School, Class of ’73. Dear brother of Shelley Regan of North Scituate and Lawrence Rotkin of GA. Loving uncle of Michael and Brian. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the The imPOSSIBLE Dream, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886. Shiva will...
Sidra Eckman
DATELINE: Providence Sidra Eckman, 69, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence after a courageously fought battle with cancer. Born in Chelsea, MA to the late Arthur and Annabelle (Bloom) Eckman, she lived for several years Boca Raton, FL, after living for many decades in Providence. Sidra was a former co-owner of Daily Bread Bakery, and the owner of Spoons Soup Cafe, both in Providence. Her most cherished role, however, was that of mother to Emma Williams and her husband, James Rochford, of Pawtucket. Sister of Bruce, Reisa, and her twin, Marla, and proud grand-cat-mother of Lulu. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. in Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard St., Providence. Shiva will be...
Karen Eyges
DATELINE: Warwick Eyges, Karen, 74, died Monday, November 16, 2016 at home. Born in Brighton, MA, a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Sylvia (Dorn) Eyges, she had lived in Warwick for 15 years, previously living in Cambridge, MA. She was a buyer for the former Liss Department Stores for 19 years and the owner of the former Ms. Liss of Fall River for 5 years, retiring in 1990. Devoted mother of Andrew Liss and his wife, Dianna, of Fall River, MA and Jeffrey Liss of Fall River, MA. Dear sister of Richard Eyges of Chestnut Hill, MA and the late Bonnie Berthiaume. Loving grandmother of Paige Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Jewish Seniors Agency of RI or the Goldie and Louis Chester Food Pantry, both located at 100 Niantic...
Warren Fish
DATELINE: Cranston Fish, Warren, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on November 18, 2016 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Hope (Soren) Fish for 68 years. Born in the Bronx, NY, a son of the late Max and Rose (Weisberg) Fish, he had lived in Cranston for 58 years, previously living in Warwick. He was president of the retail division of Morse Shoes until his retirement 29 years ago. Warren was a WW-II Army veteran. He attended Bryant College and was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, AARP, and Potowomut Golf Club. Warren was an avid golfer and sports fan, loved playing bridge, and loved nothing more than to cheer on his New York Yankees and New England Patriots. Devoted father of Deborah Thomas and her husband, Lewis and Arlene...
Maurice A. Wine
Maurice (Moe) A. Wine, 89 of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away at his home on November 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving children. He was born on October 6, 1927 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Louis and Julia Wine. Moe was the beloved husband of the late Charlotte P. Wine. When he returned from World War II he attended Bryant College, earning a degree in accounting. He was a career accountant, ultimately retiring in 1990 from De Felice Realty. He was a member of Temple Torat Yisrael, and Temple Am David, being an active member in both of their men’s clubs. He belonged to the Touro Fraternal Association and South Providence Hebrew Free Loan. Moe is survived by his daughter Lois and her husband Ron, and his son Gary and his wife Emily, 4...