Morton H. Kessler

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Morton (Mort) H. Kessler of Providence, RI, passed away on Feb 2, 2022, at the age of 89. After several months of declining health, he died peacefully with his children by his side. Mort was born in Providence on September 23, 1932, the son of Jacob and Sarah (Feldman) Kessler. In his formative years Mort was a poultry raiser, buyer and breeder, as well as a trombone player.  His love of growing vegetables was a lifelong passion and he enjoyed gifting family and friends with tomatoes and home-made pickles. And if you were lucky enough, you would also be gifted with his famous Hermit cookies. Later in life Mort bred and raised poodles. As a proud member of the Army, he served overseas during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military...