Sidney Levine

DATELINE: BOCA RATON Levine, Sidney, 86, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at University Hospital and Medical Center.  He was the beloved husband of Herma (Garr) Levine for 55 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Morris and Ethel (Chorney) Levine, he had lived in Boca Raton, FL for 18 years, previously living in Warwick, RI.  He was a #1 salesman for his region at Coats & Clark Sales Corp for 34 years, retiring in 1991.  Sid was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving in Japan.  He was a graduate of Bryant College, where he was a fraternity member.  Sid was a member of the Mason’s Redwood Lodge in Rhode Island for many years.  Devoted father of Michael Levine of Framingham, MA and Faith Gorman and her husband,...

Posted on Nov 7, 2016 | 7 comments

Daniel Barak Ginsburg

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Ginsburg, Daniel Barak, 22, of 180 Highland Ave., died Thursday, November 3, 2016. Born in New York City, NY, the son of  Mark Ginsburg and Rebekah Greenwald Speck, he lived in Providence for 16 years, after moving with his mother and sisters from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.  Dan was a free spirit, loved video games, RPGs, chess and Magic cards.  He also enjoyed listening to Swedish and Slavic death metal. Dan loved travelling and spending his time with his friends on extended tours.  Devoted son of Rebekah Greenwald Speck and her husband, John of Providence and Mark Ginsburg and his wife, Beth Sachrison of Tuscan, AZ.  Dear brother of Ava and Lily Ginsburg, both of Providence, and Alex Sachrison of Tuscan, AZ. Beloved grandson of Barbara...

Posted on Nov 5, 2016 | 19 comments

Elsie Chernack

DATELINE: Middletown Chernack, Elsie, 95, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at John Clarke Retirement Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Chernack.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Spater) Koffler, she had lived in Cranston for 58 years.  Elsie was a member of Hadassah.  She was an avid reader, Mah Jongg player and followed Patriots football.  Devoted mother of Stuart Chernack and his wife, Randi, of Boynton Beach, FL and Francine Clark of Newport.  Dear sister of Esther (Koffler) Kaplan of Long Island, NY and the late Edith (Koffler) Spindell.  Loving grandmother of Jared and Tira Chernack. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick.  In lieu of...

Posted on Nov 3, 2016 | 3 comments

Lewis Rice

DATELINE: WARWICK Rice, Lewis, 92, of Eagle Ave., died Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Cra Mar Meadows Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Paula (Backerman) Rice. Born in Providence, the son of the late George and Mary Rice, he had lived in Warwick for 56 years, previously living in Cranston. He was the owner and operator of Park Shoe Store.  Lewis was a WWII Navy veteran, serving stateside.  He was a past member of Temple Sinai.  Devoted father of Susan Rice and Beth Rice both of Warwick, RI. Cherished uncle of 3 nephews.  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 his memory may be made to your favorite charity.  Shiva will be observed at...

Posted on Nov 3, 2016 | 6 comments