Irving Dember

DATELINE: Providence

Dember, Irving, 98, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at home. He was a gentle and generous man, and he knew how to make everyone he met smile and feel good. He was the beloved husband of the late Blanche (Klitzner) Dember. They were married for 57 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Albert and Fany (Cohen) Dember, he was a lifelong Providence resident. He was the former owner of the Providence Badge Co. Irving was a WWII Army veteran, serving in India. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and a member of the Masons & Shriners for 60 years. Devoted father of James Dember of Providence and the late Linda “Lynne” Dember. Dear brother of the late Jerry and Bernie Dember. Cherished uncle of Lynn, Dyan, Michael, Dayle, Alan, Mark, and Barry. Graveside services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Providence, RI 02906 or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114. Shiva will be private.