Dr. Charles Harris

DATELINE: JOHNSTON RI Dr. Charles Harris, 98, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston, Rhode Island where he resided near his family.  Charles was the beloved husband of the late Rachel (Bloomfield) Harris for 39 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Dr. Leon and Rachel (Berkowitz) Harris. As a physician, Charles began his career as a pathologist and worked in cancer research.  He worked at Rolling Hill Hospital in Montgomery County, PA and The Home for the Jewish Aged in Philadelphia, PA while he raised his family.  He then moved to Island Heights NJ and opened his own practice as a General Practitioner in Toms River, NJ. Charles loved the field of medicine. He was an independent thinker and contributed to his...

Posted on Jan 26, 2021 | 3 comments

David R. Berry

DATELINE: WARWICK Berry, David R., 77, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Christine Penkala-Berry for 23 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Melvin and Janet (Alper) Berry, he had lived in Warwick for 19 years. Devoted father of Clifford Berry (Nicole) of AZ. Dear brother of Roberta Karp (Don) of MA, Brian Berry of ME, Carol Berry (John Bronstein) of VT, Diane Cerep (Stephen) of RI and Leslie Bubeck of NV. Loving grandfather of Tyler, Andrew, Noah, Lily and Lyla. Funeral services and Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Down Syndrome Society of RI, 100 Washington Street, #325, West Warwick, RI 02893.

Posted on Jan 25, 2021 | 8 comments

Arlene Calderon

DATELINE: CRANSTON Calderon, Arlene, 93, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Kent Hospital, Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late David Calderon. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Emma (Beiderman) Glantz, she had lived in Cranston for 67 years. Arlene was a past member of Torat Yisrael, member of Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, a Pioneer Woman and a life member of Hadassah. Devoted mother of Robert Calderon of Cranston. Dear sister of the late Shirley Parness. Cherished Aunt of Tina Fain and the late Floyd Parness. Adored great aunt of Bethany, David, Todd, and Jennifer. Treasured great great aunt of their children. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.  Shiva will be...

Posted on Jan 25, 2021 | 4 comments

Alec B. Sinel

DATELINE: NORTH KINGSTOWN Alec B. Sinel, 76, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 23, 2021, surrounding by his loving family.  He was married to Donna Gittleman Sinel for 50 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Ben and Thelma (Abrich) Sinel.  After graduating from Pawtucket West High School, he went to the University of Rhode Island.  In his senior year, he left to join the Marines, which he always felt was a very important time in his life.  Returning to URI after his service, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  His accounting career began in 1969 with Laventhol and Horvath in Providence and then on to David Allen and Associates.  In 1982 Alec became a founding partner of...

Posted on Jan 24, 2021 | 23 comments

Abraham “Ab” Ehrenhaus

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Abraham (Ab) Ehrenhaus passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at home.  He was born March 31, 1924 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Samuel and Rose (Rabinovitz) Ehrenhaus. He was a true Renaissance Man: educated, knowledgeable in a myriad of areas, a thinker, a problem solver, a musician.  He and his late wife, Marilyn (Silverman), were the loves of each other’s lives sharing more than 70 years of living and loving life together. In the year since Marilyn’s death, he missed her deeply and, although he tried hard to go on, the loss of his partner was hard to endure. Abraham grew up in Fall River. After graduating from high school, he moved to Providence while he attended Brown University. After one year at...

Posted on Jan 22, 2021 | 14 comments