Neal H. White
White, Neal H., 68, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 peacefully after a battle with brain cancer. He was the beloved husband of Margi (Berkman) White for 46 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Sanford and Helen (Goldenberg) White, he had lived in Warwick for over 41 years. He was a Jewelry Manufacturing Executive at Sanford White Company, retiring in 2007. He was a graduate of Hope High School (1965) and Bryant College (1969). Neal was a former wish granter and member of the Board of Directors for Make-a-Wish Foundation of RI and volunteered as a magician at Hasbro Children’s Hospital as well as at Tamarisk Assisted Living. He was an avid golfer and bridge player and played softball and bowled for many years. Neal loved spending time with his two granddaughters, Rebecca and Jenna Blum. Devoted father of Holly Blum and her husband, Gary, of Chappaqua, NY and Scott White and his husband, Bruce Churchill, of Boston, MA. Dear brother of Steven White of Providence and Lynn Aaronson of Stoughton, MA. Funeral services will be held WEDNESDAY at 10:30 a.m. in TEMPLE BETH-EL, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Neal H. White to support brain cancer research and patient care at http://www.myjimmyfundpage.org/give/nealwhite. Shiva will be observed at his late residence Wednesday from 7-9, Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 p.m.
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Wishing Margi condolences and family on the passing of Neal he will be missed by all
I did not have the pleasure of knowing this loving, caring family man, Neal H. White. I do know that his legacy has already learned the value of helping others and the love of learning. His modeling and empathy for others will exist forever.
Margi & Family,
So saddened to hear of Neal’s passing and remembering his wonderful personality as our children were growing up. He was always smiling and so kind! May precious memories and the love of family and friends bring you great comfort and peace. God bless you and your family always. You are Al in our prayers.
Linda & Ed Gannon and Family
Neil was a genuinely nice guy with a good sense of humor who was dedicated to helping ease the pain and suffering of others. I had the pleasure of serving as Neil’s Wish Granting Partner in the early 200′s and I marveled at how dedicated to the Wish kids he was. It was without fanfare that he would visit Hasbro Children’s Hospital and cheer up the kids with his magic tricks and good humor. I marveled at his dedication and wish his family my sincerest condolences. The ravages of cancer are awful and Neil and I often spoke of our wish that one day our world will be freed from this terrible disease. Rest easy Neil, you have more than earned your peace. – Steve Minicucci
To the members of the White
family:My prayers go out to your family during this time of berevement on the loss of someone so special as Neil. We shared some good times together at Pineras or playing golf. I will miss him and so will many of his friends. Anthony M. Ferraro WPB, Florida
Our heart felt condolences Margi, Scott and Holly. We have been friends with dad for a long time. We also shared school, college and high school dad. We are both so sorry to hear of your loss.
David and Iris
Margi…..
We were saddened to have heard about Neil’s illness this past summer and now of his passing.
Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
We know he will be remembered with much love always.
Marilyn & Richard Greenberg
Deerfield Beach, FL
I was deeply saddened to hear about Neal’s passing. Our families were incredibly close through all our school years on the East Side. He was one of the kindest guys I knew and I was proud to call him a friend. He came to my parents’ funerals after not seeing them (and me) for quite some time and I was so happy to see him again. May his memory bring all who knew him many blessings. Rest in peace, Neal my friend.
Margi and family,
For all the wonderful mitzvahs that Neal did in his life, we know that his blessings will live on through all of you, his dear family.
With love,
Joyce and Bob Starr
Margiand family,
I am so sorry to read about Neil’s passing. He was a wonderful human being who truly wanted to make the world a better place.
I know you have many wonderful memories of Neil.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Warren and Susette Rabinowitz
My personal condolences to our friend Neil ‘s family..from our Panera Gang where we have spent many years together Laughing and Sharing each other’s lives on a daily basis..He will be missed by all of us..
When I heard of Neal’s Death , my mind reverted back to Summit Ave Elementary school, where we first met in the second grade. As we all grow we develop the armor of self protection which covers the soft innocence of youth. I was lucky to meet Neal before we both developed that protective layer.
Throughout the our adults years we socialized and communicated and each time we did the friendship of boys without armor shined through. My memories of Neal will always be rooted in the days of our youth.
Vaughn Williams
I am so sorry for the loss of your family member he sounds like he was a great man I wish I had got to know him better when he was well it was a great mitzvah to assist the family you caring for him and doing our best to make him comfortable calm and relaxed during his last days on this planet he is now resting in peace in a greater and better place in no more pain and suffering may he rest in the peace and May the family get some condolences that he is now resting and no longer suffering
My deepest condolences go out to the entire White family
I grew up with most of you although
Neil was older than I was and I didn’t know him that well but I know he was a sweet gentle man just like his father. I’m sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Neal’s family during this time of bereavement, remembrance, and celebration of his wonderful life. My memories of Neal go back to our years at Nathan Bishop and Hope High School, and the years since when we’d meet at a class reunion, or just by chance, and it was like time stood still, a handshake, a hug, and a how you doing Butch, how you doing Neal! Some people you don’t need to see everyday to know, you’ve got a Friend. Go in Peace My Friend, You will be missed! God Bless