Cohen, Jules A.

North Kingstown  With a combination of wit, creativity and leadership, Jules Alan Cohen, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at The Seasons at St. Elizabeth leaving a legacy of accomplishment in sports, community activities and his favorite hobby, gardening.. He was the beloved husband of Diana (Kane) Cohen for 39 years. Born in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Herbert and Rosaline (Goldberg) Cohen, he had lived in North Kingstown for 38 years. He graduated from Yale University in 1955, he excelled in fencing and tennis. He was New England Amateur Tennis Champion for 12 years which eventually led to enshrinement in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport in the 1960’s, for which he has a place in the New England Tennis Hall of Fame in...

Posted on May 31, 2024 | 13 comments

DeLuca, Laurel B.

DeLuca, Laurel (Libby) 93, died on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Bayview at Scalabrini in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Anthony DeLuca. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Max and Minnie (Fish) Pass, she was a longtime resident of Cranston & Warwick. She was an Optical Technician for her brother Dr. Harry Pass in Providence for over 30 years. More than anything, Libby was always devoted to her family. A loving mother to the late Sharon DeLuca, Joe (Beth) of Middleburg, FL, and Michelle (William) Ferrara of Narragansett. Dear grandmother of Michael, Greg, Angela, Anthony, William, Matthew, and Marcus. Cherished great grandmother of Alexandra, Max, Arabella, Dominic, and Willow. Libby was a dedicated sister to the late Harry Pass and...

Posted on May 23, 2024 | 1 comment

Friedman, Annette

Jackson Heights Friedman, Annette, 92, of Jackson Heights, NY, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Esplanade of Woodmere.  She was the beloved wife of the late Arnold I. Friedman. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Louis and Sarah (Achtenberg) Silverberg, she had lived in Jackson Heights for over 60 years.  Annette was an office associate for the NYC DOT, retiring in 1996.  Devoted mother of Carol Goldstein of Raleigh, NC and Ellen Isaacs of Forest Hills, NY.  Dear sister of the late Lillian Adler.  Loving grandmother of Michael, Heather and Brian. Cherished great-grandmother of Jerry and Arielle. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be...

Posted on May 16, 2024 | 0 comments

Rappoport, Stephen M.

Stephen M. Rappoport, 74, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Ella (Smith) Rappoport for thirty-eight years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Norton and Selma (Pass) Rappoport, and lived in Cranston for thirty-six years, previously living in Warwick. Devoted father of Jonathan Rappoport (Danielle) and Adam Rappoport (Jamie) both of Evanston, IL; and Lauren Rappoport Halloway (Mark) of North Attleboro, MA. Dear brother of Ronald Rappoport (Gloria) of Exeter; his identical twin, Harvey Rappoport (Lorraine) of Cranston; and Howard Rappoport of West Warwick. Fiercely loving grandfather of Ryan, Nathan, Jonah, Leo, Reese, Mila, and Matthew. Loving pet dad to Brady and so many other beloved...

Posted on May 14, 2024 | 11 comments