Raymond Wasser

DATELINE: WEST WARWICK Wasser, Raymond, 94, died Friday, December 22, 2017 at RI Veteran’s Home, Bristol. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Epstein) Wasser for 71 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Solomon and Buzia (Kipnis) Wasser, he had lived in West Warwick for 4 years, previously living in Cranston for 61 years. He was the owner of the Royal Crown “RC” Cola franchise in Warwick. Raymond was a WWII Army veteran, serving in China, India and Africa. He was a graduate of Bryant College with a Business Degree.  Raymond was a member of Touro Fraternal Association.  He was an avid bowler and Ping Pong Champion at the JCC.  Raymond was also a devoted Cubs fan since October 1, 1932. Devoted father of Howard Wasser and his wife, Harriet, of West...

Eileen Rechter

DATELINE: Providence Rechter, Eileen, 93, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Berkshire place Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Julius Rechter and the late Edward Dember. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Goldstein) Gitman, she was a longtime Providence resident. She was a cashier at City Hall Hardware, Guttin’s Bakery, Outlet Company Department Store, Korbs Bakery, and several other places. Devoted mother of Mark W. Rechter and his wife, Kathleen, of Chepachet, RI and Steven A. Rechter and his wife, Candice, of Jackson, CA. Dear sister of the late Max Gitman and Beatrice Chorney. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Thibodeau, Joshua, Justin, Ben, and Daniel Rechter.  Cherished great grandmother of Talia and Jordan...

Esther Adelman

DATELINE: Boca Raton, FL After more than one hundred fully-lived years, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Adelman on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. The oldest of nine children, Esther was born on June 7, 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Harry Malnikow and Annie Goldberg. She was married to the late Samuel Adelman for 55 years and she helped run their family business, Adelman Live Poultry in Providence, Rhode Island. Together Sam and Esther had two children whom they adored. Esther was a proud member of Temple Torat Yisrael and Hadassah, was an avid bowler, loved to play mahjong and bridge, and enjoyed volunteering at the voting polls. She loved traveling the world with her husband, raising her children, visiting family, and...

Freda Shapiro

DATELINE: PEABODY, MA Shapiro, Freda (Feinstein), age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Brudnick Center for the Living, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the devoted wife of the late Sheldon Shapiro, with whom she had shared just shy of 55 years of marriage.  Freda is survived by her three adoring sons, Stuart Shapiro of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Thomas Shapiro of Peabody, MA and Jeffrey Shapiro of Danvers, MA; daughters-in-law Mim Shapiro, Lillian Shapiro, and Lynn Shapiro; six grandchildren, Serena Molk and her husband Matt, Melissa Shapiro, Ariana Tivnan and her husband Ryan, Shauna Shapiro, David Shapiro and Josh Shapiro; and one great-grandson, Theo Molk.  Born in Providence, RI on September 13, 1926 to the late Max and...

Marvin William Lax

DATELINE: Pawtucket Lax, Marvin William, 70, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Mass General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rhonda (Matzner) Lax for 47 years. Born in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Frank and Florence (Jacobs) Lax, he was a longtime resident of Pawtucket.  He was in the financial planning industry for over 45 years, retiring in 2015. Marvin was a member of Temple Beth-El, its brotherhood, and its bowling league.  He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, Redwood Lodge of the Masons and its softball league, and B’nai Brith, in which he was very active. He was an avid tennis and golf player. In addition, he earned his BA from Roger Williams College.  Devoted father of Ryan Alan Lax and his wife, Margaret, of Hope. Dear brother of...