Natalie Knasin

DATELINE: CRANSTON

Knasin, Natalie, 85, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late David and Johanna (Lemchen) Bloomberg, she was a longtime resident of Cranston.  She worked with her son as a business manager for the former College Rent A Fridge, retiring in 2003.  She was one of the founders of the former Alan Jewelry Company. Natalie was a graduate of Hope High School.

Devoted mother of Sheryl Rothman and her husband, Stephen, of New Haven, CT and Paul Knasin and his wife, Ellen, of Cranston. Dear sister of Phyllis Manekofsky of Cranston. Loving grandmother of Danielle, Michael, Dayna, Mara, Alison and Lauren. Cherished great grandmother of five.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.  Shiva will be observed at 38 Mollie Drive in Cranston on Sunday, January 19th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  and Monday, January 20th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.