Herbert Singer
Obituary for Herbert Singer
DATELINE: PAWTUCKET
Singer, Herbert, 88, of 17 Auburn St., died suddenly, Sunday, February 7, 2016 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Marcia (Alpert) Singer and former husband of Jacqueline (Sorgman) Singer. Born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Lawrence and Rose (Karp) Singer, he had lived in Pawtucket for 2 years, previously residing in Cranston and Warwick. Herb was the owner of Hillhouse Ltd. in Providence for 43 years, retiring 19 years ago. He was a past president of Temple Am David, a member of Touro Fraternal Association, and a board member of the Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association. Herb was a volunteer for the Kosher Meals on Wheels program. Herb graduated from Colby College, Class of ’49. Devoted father of Mark Singer of Denton, TX, Charles Singer and his wife Jan of Natick, MA and Betsy Singer Cable and her husband Rob of Pawtucket. Dear brother of the late Ernest and Robert Singer. Loving grandfather of Halle, Jack, Lucas, Jonathan, Andrew, Dylan, Jacob, Anna, and Adam. Cherished great-grandfather of Tammah. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Temple Am David, 40 Gardiner St., Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Kosher Meals on Wheels, c/o Jewish Family Services, 959 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904 or American Heart Association, 1 State Street, #200, Providence, RI 02908. Shiva will be observed at his late residence Thursday 7-9, Friday 1-3, Saturday 7-9 p.m., and Sunday 2-4 p.m. with Shiva Minyans on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:15 a.m.
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Betsy and Rob
I am sorry to hear about your father. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen Gourse
Warwick
Betsy & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your father will be sorely missed by me and the entire Am David family. May his memory be a blessing.
Weare so very sorry for the loss of your Dad! If there is anything we can do please let us know . Sympathies to all your family
Love Wayne and Joyce Facteau
Betsy, Mark, Chuck and families,
Words never quite seem enough at times like this but please know that we’re thinking of all off you and are deeply saddened by your loss. Dad was a very special man. It was our pleasure to have known him all these years. We send our love and wish you peace.
Chuck I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He will be sadly missed and was a great asset to Temple Am David as well as the Jewish community. Everett Levenson ( I was a friend of yours at Camp Jori)
Thank you Everett, I certainly do remember you from many years ago and hope you are well.