Morton “Mort” Abowitt

DATELINE: WARWICK Abowitt, Morton “Mort”, 85, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Chorney) Abowitt for 59 years. Born in Providence to David and Rebecca (Zwiebelson) Abowitt. Father of two adored daughters and sons-in-law; Lisa and Ron Freeman of West Warwick and Dana and Eric Falk of Providence, and five cherished grandchildren; Justin and Daniel Freeman, Rachel, Audrey and Leah Falk. He was predeceased by his 11 siblings and leaves behind numerous beloved nieces and nephews.  An Army veteran of the Korean War, Mort worked at Hasbro for 23 years. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association.  Mort enjoyed sailing, golfing, puttering and painting, but most of all, time spent with family.  Funeral services will be held...

Posted on Oct 25, 2017 | 4 comments

Mort Gray

DATELINE: CRANSTON Gray, Mort, 89, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Sunny View Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Joan Temkin (Gabar) Gray for 27 years. Born in Bronx, NY, a son of the late Abraham and Rose (Lehrer) Grabowsky, he was a longtime resident of Cranston. Mort was a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, serving in the European Theatre. He graduated from Long Island University, Class of ’47.  Mort was a member of Temple Sinai, Touro Fraternal Association and the Beth-El Bowling League. Devoted father of Linda Klaen of Germany, Aaron Gray of Vienna, VA, Lois Johnson of Cranston and the late Steven Gray and Robert Gray and his surviving wife, Denise. Dear step-father of Bruce Temkin and his wife, Karen, of Newton, MA and the late Susan Cutler and her...

Posted on Oct 24, 2017 | 3 comments

Elaine T. Pesce

DATELINE: WARWICK Pesce, Elaine T., 75, died Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Herman and Rose Riffkin, she was a longtime resident of Warwick. She was the director of Channel One, a drug abuse prevention program for kids in Warwick. In 1975 she established VOWS, Volunteers of Warwick Schools, a program which today provides over 1000 volunteers in schools throughout the City of Warwick. Elaine also was active in local politics. She was a devoted dog lover who volunteered at local animal shelters. Loving mother of Peter Pesce and his wife, Christine, of Ridgefield, CT and Allen Pesce and his wife, Fran, of Scituate. Dear sister of the late Steven Riffkin. Cherished grandmother of Rachel and Maxton....

Posted on Oct 23, 2017 | 7 comments

Robert M. Fryefield

DATELINE: WARWICK Fryefield, Robert M., 92, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Cecile (Roth) Fryefield. Born in Rochester, NH, a son of the late Benjamin and Ruth (Andelman) Fryefield, he was a resident of Warwick, previously living in Cranston and Worcester, MA. Robert was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran, serving in the 424th Bomb Squadron in the Philippines. Devoted father of Andrew Fryefield and his wife, Lauren, of Holmdel, NJ, Wendy Fryefield of Stoughton, MA and Karen Liner and her husband, Richard, of Coventry. Dear brother of Cynthia Folit of Sarasota, FL and the late Warren Fryefield of Jacksonville, FL. Loving grandfather of Jamie, Sarah, Alexandra, Matt and Rachel.  Graveside services will be held Sunday at 11:45...

Posted on Oct 19, 2017 | 3 comments

Miriam “Mimi” Young

DATELINE: Providence Young, Miriam “Mimi”, 94 of Providence, died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Miriam Hospital. She was born in London, England to Max and Rachel Marks. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Manuel Young and her beloved son, Neil Barry Young. She was also predeceased by her 3 older siblings, Sydney, Harry, and Zara. Mimi was a devoted housewife and mother who enjoyed the many sports interests of her husband and son. The family were avid Yankee baseball and Providence College basketball fans. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El of Providence and a lifetime member of Hadassah. Mimi leaves nieces and cousins both in the United States and England. She also leaves behind her devoted family friend, Dr. Steven A. Sack, who looked after Mimi...

Posted on Oct 17, 2017 | 0 comments