Borish, Hope F.
CHEVY CHASE, MD Borish, Hope Fain, 92, died Tuesday, April 30, at Suburban Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Borish for 67 years. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (Linder) Fain. Hope was a graduate of Boston University and earned a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University. Hope was active in several local organizations including Congregation Beth-El of Montgomery County, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington and Phillips Collection Museum. She was also a member of Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, American Jewish Historical Society, Jewish Women International, Kennedy Center, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Robin Hood...
Klein, Walter
Coventry Klein, Walter D., 77, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Janie (Aronson) Klein for 52 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Perry and Sylvia (Osterman) Klein. Walter attended American International College where he received his BA in Psychology. He earned his MA in counseling and psychotherapy at Rhode Island College. Walter was a sixth-grade teacher and later began working at Feinberg & Co., the family’s wholesale produce company. He finished his career as a well-liked salesman with Bozzuto’s. Following his beloved Providence Friars Big East Championship win, Walter retired in 2014. He was dedicated to his passions; family was always the priority, but his grandchildren were paramount. He enjoyed taking the...
Goldsmith, Howard “Goldie”
Howard “Goldie” Goldsmith born April 28, 1941 passed at the age of 82. He will be remembered as a beloved son, father, uncle and coach. A star hockey player at Hope high school and Boston College, and known as the founding father of surfing in New England, he was inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame. As a business man he started as a surfboard builder and shop owner, and went on to found and lead Todd Enterprises. He also owned and updated several key commercial buildings, revitalizing an area of Wakefield, RI. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Goldsmith, children, Michele and Mat, grandchildren, Finn, Wyatt, Mercer, and Asher, and daughter-in-law, Cheryl. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, in Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100...
Eisenberg, Benjamin P
Saraosta, FL Eisenberg, Benjamin P., 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. The son of the late Joseph & Sarah (Proctor) Eisenberg, Ben spent his formative years in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. After graduation from Brown University in 1951, Ben served in the United States Army stateside and in Korea, and as an active Reservist until 1964. Ben married the late Marilyn (Young) Eisenberg in 1954 and they shared 65 years together until her death in 2019. After his marriage, Ben joined his family retail business – Rathbun Outlet – where he worked for 37 years. Upon its closing in 1991, Ben co-owned Tikva Traditions in Providence, RI with his daughter Ellen Shafner until his retirement in 1996. Ben was an avid reader,...
Pritikin, Judith A.
Smithfield Pritikin, Judith A. (Judy), 64, died Friday, April 5th, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Elliott Pritikin for over 37 years. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, the second eldest of five children to the late John and Dorine Capaldi. Judy grew up in Providence, RI before her Dad’s job moved the family to various Southeast and Midwest locations settling in Michigan, where she met Elliott. They met on his birthday, fell in love, married, had their two sons in Michigan and then his job took the family to Ohio, New Hampshire, Singapore, and after so many years (and mortgages) they settled back in Rhode Island nine years ago. Judy had her earlier career in customer service in footwear and automotive electronics before retiring to raise their...
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