Shirley Shapiro

DATELINE: Warwick Shapiro, Shirley, 85, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Tolchinsky and Harold Shapiro, and longtime companion of Stanley “Babe” Greenstein of Warwick. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Ben and Gertrude (Gershovitz) Snyder, she had lived in Warwick for 24 years, previously living in Cranston. She was a secretary for the ACI for 10 years, retiring in 2012. Shirley was a member of Temple Beth-El. She enjoyed attending Touro Fraternal Association events and travelling. Devoted mother of Jon Tolchinsky and his wife, Mindy, of Warwick, Howard Tolchinsky and his wife, Alma, of Rocky Point, Mexico, and the late Marjorie Tolchinsky. Dear sister of the late Lenore Gross. Loving...

Posted on Mar 4, 2018 | 6 comments

Ruth Goldman

DATELINE: JOHNSTON Goldman, Ruth, 90, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor.  She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Goldman.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Morris and Eva (Pockar) Solinger, she had lived in Cranston for over 50 years. She was a bookkeeper for Klitzner Industries. Ruth was an avid duplicate bridge player and loved antiquing.  Devoted mother of Sandra Goldman of Cranston and the late Joan Goldman Carroll.  Dear sister of Miriam Gauthier and the late William Solinger.  Loving grandmother of Leah and Hayley.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hope Alzheimer’s Center, 25...

Posted on Mar 3, 2018 | 3 comments

William M. Lewis

FLAG DATELINE: Boxford, MA William Michael Lewis, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 after a life filled with family, friends, and love. Bill was born on July 4, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island, the only child of Anna (Solomon) Lewis and Israel Budner Lewis. He attended Peekskill Military Academy in New York where he was a club officer, the quarterback of the football team, and played varsity lacrosse, soccer, and basketball. He then attended Rutgers University before being drafted into the Army in 1950. While serving a tour of duty in Japan and Korea during the Korean War, he earned three medals including the United National Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with the Bronze Star, and the National Defense Service Medal. When he returned...

Posted on Mar 3, 2018 | 37 comments