James “Jim” Abeshaus

DATELINE: Cranston Abeshaus, James “Jim”, died Friday, April 6, 2018 at Steere House, Providence. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Yantes) Abeshaus. They were married for 63 years. Barbara passed away in 2009. Jim was the son of the late Samuel and Fanny (Windsberg) Abeshaus. He was the father of Robert Abeshaus of Cranston; Nancy Abeshaus and her spouse, Barbara Kaskosz, of Wakefield; and Bruce Abeshaus and his wife, Deborah, of Indianapolis, IN. He was the grandfather of Jimmy Abeshaus and his wife, Britta, of Germany, and the great grandfather of granddaughters Taylor and Finja. He was the brother of the late Dorothy Segool and William Abeshaus. Jim was a 1941 graduate of the Rhode Island College of Pharmacy (now URI) and co-owner for 33 years of...

Posted on Apr 6, 2018 | 27 comments

Dr. Burton L. Fischman

DATELINE: MUNDELEIN, IL Dr. Burton Lloyd Fischman: beloved husband of Rhoda, loving and supportive father of Harris (Deceased) Gail Simon (Scott) and Helene Fischman.  Burton was the adoring grandpa and friend to Nadav, Haggai and Lily, beloved uncle and grand uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Communications Professor Emeritus of Bryant College and respected author, Dr. Fischman was an inspiring beloved teacher for 36 years as well as a motivational speaker to fortune 500 companies. He is listed in Who’s Who in Business and Communications and the recipient of many awards in leadership, education and public speaking. Burton was a motivated and passionate organizer in the Federation of Jewish Men’s clubs and a leader, mentor and trainer to all for almost 50...

Posted on Apr 3, 2018 | 5 comments

Arthur Poulten

DATELINE: Burlington, MA Poulten, Arthur, 82, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, MA. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Snyder) Poulten for 59 years. Born in Providence, RI, a son of the late Ben and Pauline (Chorney) Poulten, he had lived in Burlington for 6 years, previously Living in Cranston, RI for 50 years. He was a marketing director for Quality Factory Outlets, Fall River, MA, an advertising and public relations consultant, a general manager for operations at Roitman & Son, Inc., Providence, RI, an account executive for Joseph Maxfield Company, Providence, a director of public relations and advertising account executive for Bo Bernstein & Co., Inc, Providence, and a news correspondent for United Press International...

Posted on Apr 1, 2018 | 8 comments

Beverly W. Wainer

DATELINE: NEW BEDFORD Wainer, Beverly W., 94, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late beloved Sidney Wainer.  A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was the youngest and last surviving daughter of the late Aaron and Ethel (Schuster) Curhan. Born on Martha’s Vineyard, she worked alongside Sidney at his business, Sid Wainer & Sons throughout her life. Beverly was a life member of Brandeis National Committee and Council for Jewish Women. Bev enjoyed winters with Sidney in Boca Raton. Devoted mother of Henry Wainer and Debby Abrahams. Loving mother-in-law of Marion Wainer and Mark Abrahams. Dear sister of the late George and Sydney Curhan, Fanny Kaner, Libby Macey, Lillian Pure, and Esther Lassow. Loving...

Posted on Apr 1, 2018 | 10 comments