Ritter, Jerome

 Jerome Ritter, beloved husband, uncle and friend, passed away on October 10, 2024, in Delray Beach, Fla, at the age of 97. Born on July 22, 1927, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jerome, affectionately known as Jerry, led a life marked by dedication to his family and community. Jerry graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts, and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. During World War II, Jerry served honorable in the United States Army. Professionally, Jerry was a respected manager at an electronic sheet metal company, where he formed many life long friendships and initiated a tradition of weekly poker nights. He was not only committed to his work, but also cherished the camaraderie it brought into his life. Jerry married Judith...

Posted on Oct 12, 2024 | 3 comments

Sherman, Gerald S.

Cranston Sherman, Gerald S., 78, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Anne (Hanson) Sherman for 52 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Milton and Sayde (Rosenfield) Sherman, he had lived in Cranston for over 50 years. Gerald was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence. He served during Vietnam and received his honorable discharge from the Air Force. He later earned his Bachelor’s from URI. He was a salesperson in the Southern New England Area and a Tax Preparer for H&R Block for over 20 years & Anthony V. Ricci CPA, Inc for over 10 years, retiring in 2020. Gerald was a devoted member of Temple Sinai and was a former treasurer for the Chessed Shel Emet Association, the...

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 | 6 comments

Kaner, Leonard

N. Dartmouth, MA Kaner, Leonard Z., 92, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Cedar Dell in Dartmouth. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine (Blake) Kaner for 66 years. Born in Boston, a son of the late Maurice and Fannie (Curhan) Kaner, he had lived in North Dartmouth for 7 years, previously living in Dartmouth and New Bedford. He was a civilian engineer with the US Navy, retiring in 1984. Leonard was a dedicated member of Tifereth Israel Congregation in New Bedford and a Mason for over 50 years. Devoted father of Marc (Lina) Kaner of Mattapoisett, MA, Larry (Kim) Kaner of Manchester, MA and Mindy (Richard) Goldstein of Mattapoisett, MA. Loving grandfather of 4. Cherished great grandfather of 3. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on...

Posted on Oct 2, 2024 | 0 comments