Gorodetsky, Sanford
Providence Sanford Gorodetsky, 94, of Warren, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Blossom for 42 years; devoted father of Evan Gorodetsky and Brian Gorodetsky; stepfather of Robin Blossom and Perry (Pam) Blossom; brother of Lenore Gorodetsky; son of the late Louis and Sally (Rice) Gorodetsky. Previously married to (deceased) Harriet (Lieberman) Gorodetsky. Born in Providence, Sanford was a graduate of Classical High School, Providence College, and earned a J.D. from Boston University Law School. Prior to joining the legal profession, he enlisted in the military and served active duty in the Pacific Region. Dedicated to Providence, he served most notably as the...
Bander, Sydney
WARWICK, RI Bander, Sydney, 95, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home at the Greenwich Farms at Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred (Servita) Bander. Born in Providence, a son of Samuel and Sandie (Goldstein) Bander, he had lived in Warwick for seven years, previously living in Boynton Beach, FL. He owned the former Syd Bander Discount Jewelry Co. and worked for various prime manufacturers in the jewelry industry, retiring in 1993. Sydney was a founding member of Temple Sinai and a member of Touro Fraternal Association. He enjoyed staying active, playing sports such as tennis, golf, bowling, horseback riding and downhill skiing. Sydney also enjoyed playing Bridge and other card games with friends. He was an animal lover as...
Fishman, Kayla L.
FISHMAN, KAYLA LOIS, 85, died peacefully at home in Warren, Rhode Island, on December 10, 2022. Kayla Lois Fishman was born on March 22, 1937 in Providence, Rhode Island. Kayla was the first daughter of the six children of Harry Hyman Fishman (“Harold Fishman”, the son of Louis Fishman and Sarah Spivak) of Providence, Rhode Island and Tessie Walder (“Tessie Fishman”, the daughter of Joseph Walder and Libby Weinberg) of New York, New York. Kayla was an alumnus of Hope High School (1955) and a member of the Rhode Island Honor Society. She later attended Framingham State College, where she studied English literature. Soon after graduating Hope High School, Kayla married and moved to Oxford, England. Kayla’s enjoyment of British culture became an...
Rosalyn R. Factor
Providence, RI Factor, Rosalyn R., 94, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the devoted wife of the late Max Factor for 57 years. Born in Lynn, MA, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Blum) Cohen, she lived her whole life in Rhode Island, most recently residing at The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence. Rosalyn was an avid reader who passed this passion onto her children and grandchild. She was masterful at mahjong and an unbeatable Scrabble player. Devoted mother of Ellen and her husband, Jeffrey Kasle, of Providence and Leslie Factor and her husband, Rui Rodrigues, of Georgia. Dear sister of Joel Cohen and his wife, Pamela, of Warwick. Loving grandmother of...
Klawansky, Leo
Klawansky, Leo, 87, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Jack and Dora (Wigdorowitz) Klawansky, he had lived in Johnson City, NY since 2015, previously living Vestal, NY. He was a chemist for Revlon, Hofman LaRoche Co., American Cyanamid and Hunt Chemical, retiring in 1990. Leo was an Army veteran. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and was and avid dancer and member of USA Dance. Devoted father of Paul Klawansky of Riverside, RI. Dear brother of Sidney Klawansky of Brookline, MA. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 17, at 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd,...
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