Marion Finklestein

DATELINE: CRANSTON Finklestein, Marion, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Steere House. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Finklestein. Born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Harry and Rose (Kaminsky) Seigal, she had lived in Cranston for over 25 years, previously living in Warwick. She was a bridal consultant at the former Bride’s Showcase in Warwick for 18 years, retiring in 1985. Marion enjoyed playing Mah jongg, Bingo, and cheating at Rummy Q, but her favorite activity was spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren. Loving mother of David Stein and his wife, Kathy, of Bethel Island, CA and Beth Canaan and her husband, Nathan, of Cranston. Dear sister of the late Harry Richards, Max Labois and Helen Feldman. Devoted grandmother...

Louise Moss

DATELINE: RIVERSIDE Louise Moss, 87, died June 20, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of the University of Akron. After moving to Massachusetts, she worked as a senior statistical analyst, determining Navy missile test firing accuracy, and Navy and Air Force missile inertial guidance system component reliability. The last twenty years before she retired, she worked for General Electric at MIT/Lincoln Laboratory as a senior computer software engineer. In 1994, after retiring, she moved to Bristol, and then to Riverside, Rhode Island, adopting the Ocean State as her home state. Over the years she volunteered for several organizations. She was a member of Lifelong Learning Collaborative (LLC), a Rhode Island organization with peer-led classes for...

Howard J. Hammer

DATELINE: MAHOPAC, NY Hammer, Howard J., 76, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at Putnam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rochelle “Shelly” (Chupper) Hammer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Max and Anna (Dogawitz) Hammer, he was a lifelong resident of NY. He was a clinical pharmacist for Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY.  Howard was a longtime member of Temple Beth Shalom in Mahopac. Devoted father of Scott Hammer and his wife, Michelle, of Coventry, RI. Dear brother of Ilene Jacobowitz of Silver Spring, MD and Arthur Hammer of Bethesda, MD. Loving grandfather of Sydney, Zachary and Evan. Funeral services and shiva will be private, with burial in Lincoln Park Cemetery in Warwick, RI. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be...

William J. Hoffman

DATELINE: CRANSTON Hoffman, William J., 72, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at HopeHealth, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred (Sullivan) Hoffman. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jacob and Marilyn (Manekofsky) Hoffman, he was a lifelong Cranston resident. He was a real estate appraiser, retiring 20 years ago. William was a member of Temple Beth-El. Devoted father of Shayna and Joseph Hoffman, both of Cranston. Dear brother of the late Martha Sue Hoffman. Loving dogfather of Katie and Mitzi. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to HopeHealth, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. Services and Shiva will be private. However, friends are invited to call on the phone Monday 2-4 p.m.

Gilda J. Resnick

DATELINE: JOHNSTON Resnick, Gilda J. (Baker), 93, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was an exceptionally beautiful and devoted wife, mother, sister, and Bubbie. She was the beloved wife of over 50 years to the late Earl J. Resnick. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Anna (Davis) Baker. Earl and Gilda spent many years in Delray Beach, FL. She returned to RI 5 years ago to spend more time with her family. Gilda was proud of earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology from URI, Class of 1980, and even prouder of her work as Activities Director for Summit Medical Center. She spoke fondly about being the only Jewish altar girl for the priest who came to serve the residents there. Ahead...