Weinstein, Bruce R.

Bruce Weinstein, 60, of Cranston RI passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 while aboard his boat, the Fin Reaper. Bruce was doing what he loved most; leading a fishing trip on a beautiful summer day, with family by his side, when he suffered from an unexpected medical emergency. Bruce was the beloved husband of Lynn (Monteleone) Weinstein for 35 years. Along with his brother and father, Bruce was a former co-owner of Rialto Furniture on Atwells Avenue. In more recent years, Bruce was a real estate broker, property manager, commercial fisherman, and charter captain who was always willing to share his expertise and knowledge with any client or friend who needed his help. He was also a proud member of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. Bruce was an amazing...

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 | 43 comments

Ackerman, Irwin Maurice

Ackerman, Irwin, 86, died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved friend and husband of Geraldine (McDonald) Ackerman for thirty-two years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Harry and Edith (Galer) Ackerman, he had lived in Johnston for thirty-four years, previously living in Cranston.  He was an Assistant Vice President at various Citizen’s Bank branch locations for 42 years, happily retiring in 1995. Irwin served in the Army National Guard. He was a graduate of Bryant University.  He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association and the Lions. He was known for his raucous sense of humor and devotion to making the world a brighter place. Father of David Ackerman of Florida. Brother of Ann Kosofsky and her husband, Howard,...

Posted on Jul 9, 2022 | 7 comments

Kaplan, Harold C.

Kaplan, Harold C.

Kaplan, Harold, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center of Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Marcia L. (Hittner) Kaplan for 58 years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Robert and Ethyl (Glassman) Kaplan, he had lived in Pawtucket for most of his life before moving with his wife and children to Cranston in 1968. He was a proud Navy Veteran who served in the late fifties, once leaving the Armed Forces, he met and married Marcia. He was a dedicated salesman for exactly fifty-five years. He provided safe, efficient, and reliable home goods and appliances for many Rhode Island businesses, his pride in this job resonated every day until his retirement in December of 2015. Harry was a proud New England...

Posted on Jul 1, 2022 | 23 comments