Elwin M. Rosenbaum

DATELINE: Cranston

Rosenbaum, Elwin M., 91, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Kent Regency.  He was the beloved husband of Nancy Rosenbaum.  They were married for 66 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Ruth (Cohen) Rosenbaum, he had lived in Cranston for over 57 years, previously living in Providence.  He was co-owner of National Trading Company, retiring in 2003.  Elwin was a WWII Army veteran, serving as an airborne paratrooper in Germany.  He was a member of Temple Beth-El and Providence Fraternal.  He was an avid golfer. Elwin was active in coaching children’s sports teams.  Devoted father of Barbara Rosenbaum and her husband, Paul Levitt, of Providence and Steven Rosenbaum and his wife, Dr. Sara, of Newport.  Dear brother of the late Robert and Lloyd Rosenbaum.  Loving grandfather of Joanna, Molly, and Lucy.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Temple Beth-El Minyan, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906 or the San Miguel School of Providence, 525 Branch Ave., Providence, RI 02904 or your favorite charity.  Shiva will be observed immediately following the funeral at 170 Morris Ave., Providence and will end at sunset. Guests are also invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. at the same location.