Kenneth L. Swartz
DATELINE Venice, FL Swartz, Kenneth L., son of the late Robert and Sophie Swartz of Taunton, MA passed away suddenly on May 27, 2017. He was a Venice, FL resident for the last 5 years after relocating from Falmouth, MA. Ken started his journey through life joining the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He eventually moved to Raynham, MA to raise his family. Ken’s professional career started working with his father and brother at Swartz Office Supply on Main Street in Taunton. He then expanded his career by co-founding New England Security followed by over a 30-year career as co-founder and President of NES Group. Additionally, Ken was well known for his record of selfless volunteerism. He had a strong belief in civic responsibility where a...
Maurice Glicksman
Dateline: Warwick Glicksman, Maurice, Ph. D., died on May 26, 2017 at his home in Warwick, Rhode Island. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Yetta Glicksman, his children Howard and spouse, Lois, Roslynn, and Marcie and spouse, Scott, his sister Gail and spouse, Leon, plus six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dr. Glicksman was born in Toronto, Canada in 1928, studied at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and received his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Chicago in 1954. His research career brought him to the RCA Laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey from 1954 to 1969, with a four-year appointment as Director of the RCA Laboratories in Tokyo, Japan from 1963-1967. In 1969 he became University Professor and Professor of Engineering at...
Evelyn C. Glatt
DATELINE: Cranston Glatt, Evelyn C., 89, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving Glatt. Born at sea, a daughter of the late Solomon and Rose Fischer, she was a lifelong Cranston resident. Evelyn was a former member of the Cranston Senior Guild as well as ORT. She was a talented cook and baker – especially remembered for her cheesecakes. Awesome Mother of Risé Siegel and her husband, Harlan, of Farmington Hills, MI and the late Phillip Glatt. Dear sister of the late Harold Fischer. Devoted grandmother of Corey and Kaley. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY in the Priest Chapel, 1469 Post Rd. Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the...
Shirley G. Kestenman
DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Kestenman, Shirley G., 89, of LaurelMead, died peacefully Friday, May 19, 2017 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Milton Rigelhaupt and the beloved wife of the late S. Samuel Kestenman. Born in Portsmouth, VA, a daughter of the late Jerome and Lenore (Glazer) Goodman, she was a longtime resident of Pawtucket, Providence, and Narragansett RI as well as, Boca Raton, FL. Shirley graduated from Ohio State University and worked as a social worker at Meeting Street School in Providence, R. I. She was a lifetime member of Temple Emanu-El and for 15 years served as curator of their museum. She was also a life member of Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women and the Brandeis Committee. Devoted mother of Nancy Rigelhaupt Smith and her...
Irving Dember
DATELINE: Providence Dember, Irving, 98, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at home. He was a gentle and generous man, and he knew how to make everyone he met smile and feel good. He was the beloved husband of the late Blanche (Klitzner) Dember. They were married for 57 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Albert and Fany (Cohen) Dember, he was a lifelong Providence resident. He was the former owner of the Providence Badge Co. Irving was a WWII Army veteran, serving in India. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and a member of the Masons & Shriners for 60 years. Devoted father of James Dember of Providence and the late Linda “Lynne” Dember. Dear brother of the late Jerry and Bernie Dember. Cherished uncle of Lynn, Dyan, Michael, Dayle, Alan, Mark, and...