William Gelberg

DATELINE: Delray Beach, FL

Gelberg, William, 87, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Warwick and Cranston, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013.  He was the beloved husband of Denise (Castiel) Gelberg.  They were married for 62 years.  He was a district manager of Equitable Life Assurance Society of NY, retiring in 1984.  William was a WW-II Merchant Marine veteran, serving in in the Atlantic War Zone, the European Theatre, and with Israel defense forces in the War of Independence.  He was a member of the Jewish War Veterans, American Veterans of Israel, and the Masons’ Trowel Club.  Devoted father of Helene Arbor of Cranston and the late Ann Rose.  Loving grandfather of Ashley and Austin Arbor.  Graveside services will be held Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in SINAI MEMORIAL PARK, 100 Harrison Ave., Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.  Shiva will be observed at 14 Everbloom Dr., Cranston, Mon. and Tues. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.