Globus, Hope

Hope Elaine Globus of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at her daughter Patti’s home in Barrington, RI surrounded by family. She was 94 years young. Hope shared 73 years of life and love with her beloved husband, Melvin Globus, who predeceased her ten months ago. Hope was a talented, vibrant artist with a flair for design, fashion, style and color, which she expressed through painting and her antiques collection. It was unusual to catch her outside of her home not dressed to the nines and fully accessorized. Hope began her career as an Assistant Handbag Buyer, had a sharp business mind, and a love for the stock market. Hope attended Parson’s School of Design and graduated from Bryant...

Posted on Aug 11, 2024 | 8 comments

Schwartz, David S.

West Warwick Schwartz, David S., 90, died at his home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was the beloved and deeply loving husband of the late Marilyn (Horovitz) Schwartz for 61 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late Hyman W. and Bessie (Savan) Schwartz, he had lived in West Warwick for 25 years, previously living in Cranston for 35 years. He was a salesman with Colombia Furniture in Pawtucket for most of his life. David was a Korean Conflict Army veteran. David volunteered at the Cranston Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. He was also the President of Pawtucket and Central Falls Hebrew Free Loan Association. David was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, the Gimeluth Chesed Association, he was a dedicated member of Chabad of West Bay and attended every...

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 | 7 comments

Smith, Vita

Bristol Vita R. Smith, 86, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2024, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. She is survived by her loving daughter, Deborah (Smith) McGowan, beloved granddaughter, Mykie McGowan-Roach, and a brother, Howard Dinin of Philadelphia, PA. She was the former wife and lifelong friend of John Matthew Smith, who passed away at their home in 2012. Born in the Bronx, NY, Vita was the daughter of the late Jack and Bertha (Schneiderman) Dinin. She was valedictorian of her graduating class at PS 78 and graduated with honors from the Bronx High School of Science. After relocating to Providence, RI with her family, Vita received a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from URI. She made her 28-year-long career as a Senior Probation Officer with the RI...

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 | 0 comments