Bella Dubinsky

DATELINE: EAST PROVIDENCE

Dubinsky, Bella (Kroll), 96, of Tockwotton on the Waterfront, 500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at home.  She was the wife of the late Milton M. Dubinsky. Born and resided most of her life in Providence, daughter of the late George and Rose (Rothman) Kroll, sister of the late Sanford Kroll (Elaine).  She is survived by, and will most dearly be remembered by her loving family and her many friends.  Devoted mother of Esta S. Cohen (Gerald) of East Greenwich and Lenore B. Cohen (Richard) of Cranston. Loving grandmother of Rina Vertes (Roger) of Newton, MA, Amy Blustein (Howard) of Cranston, Marcy Rosenthal (Richard) of North Andover, MA, Ronald Cohen (Rachel) of Natick, MA and Daniel Cohen (Elizabeth) of Maplewood, NJ.  Cherished great-grandmother of Marissa and Joshua Vertes, Mitchell and Rachel Blustein, Matthew and Jessica Rosenthal and Jake, Alex, Milton, and Nathaniel Cohen.

Bella was active in many community and philanthropic activities, including: Temple Emanu-El, where she was a former board member, President of the Sisterhood, and an honoree at Simchat Torah ceremonies; life member of the former Jewish Home of the Aged, where she organized and managed the gift shop for many years; Tamarisk Assisted Living; Miriam Hospital; Jewish Federation of Rhode Island; Jewish Seniors Agency; and Hadassah.  She was an avid golfer, and with her late husband, were charter members of Crestwood Country Club.

She enjoyed many winters at her residence in Longboat Key, FL, most happily hosting visits from family and friends, especially enjoying the annual return to Rhode Island to be with her loving family. She often wondered aloud her good fortune to live to see, and be a part of the lives of her children, five grandchildren and especially her ten great-grandchildren.  She truly was the matriarch of her family.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Providence.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Milton and Bella Dubinsky Fund, at Temple Emanu-El, or Hope Hospice & Palliative Care of RI, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or charity of your choice.  Shiva will be observed at her late residence Thursday immediately following the service until 9:00 p.m.

3 Comments

  1. Bette Pitchon
    Oct 8, 2016

    Lenore and Richard: My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dear mother. Bette P

  2. Marilyn & Richard Greenberg
    Oct 8, 2016

    Dear LENORE and ESTA ,
    Sending our deepest sympathy to you both and your families.
    Your beautiful mother will be dearly missed and remembered with much love always.
    May she rest in peace.

  3. Shirley and Mitch Levin
    Oct 12, 2016

    Dear Lenore and Esta,
    We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. We have fond memories sharing many of lives events. Your Mom was beautiful inside and out. She will be sorely missed. May your love remain close to your hearts forever,

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