Selma C. Rappoport

Rappoport, Selma C., 91, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Norton “Nocky” Rappoport. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Max and Minnie (Fish) Pass, she had lived in Warwick for over 40 years, previously living in Providence. She was a clerk at the former Snell’s Bakery, worked at the former P&B Jewelry, and was an office manager for Dr. Harry Pass, Optometrist in Providence for 17 years, retiring in 1994. Selma was a member of the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, Hadassah, and the former Jewish Home for the Aged Women’s Association. Devoted mother of Ronald Rappoport and his wife, Gloria, of Exeter, Stephen Rappoport and his wife, Ellie, of Cranston, Harvey Rappoport and his wife, Lorraine, of Cranston, and Howard Rappoport and his wife, Wendy, of Johnston. Dear sister of Laurel Deluca of Warwick and the late Dr. Harry E. Pass. Loving grandmother of Marci and her husband, Ed, Stacy, Jonathan and his wife, Danielle, Adam and his wife, Jamie, Lauren and her husband, Mark, Joshua and his wife, Trina, Benjamin and his wife, Abby, Merredith, and Brendan.  Cherished great grandmother of Ross, Paige, Drew, Noah, Liam, Ryan, twins, Reese and Mila, Jonah, Leo, Nathan, Matthew, Toby, and Auggie. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Torat Yisrael, 1251 Middle Rd., East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity. Shiva will be observed at 172 Beechwood Drive, Cranston, Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.