Abraham Levine

DATELINE: Cranston

Levine, Abraham “Bibb,” 95, passed peacefully Monday, June 17, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Rosalind (Grosser) Levine.  They were married for 65 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Morris and Minnie (Tolchinsky) Levine.  He is survived by his daughter, Susan and her husband, Steven Robinson, of Sharon, Ma,  and his son, Joel Levine of East Providence; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, Julia, Lisa and Emily, and one great grandchild, Atticus.  He was the brother of the late Nellie Moseff, Hyman, Matthew and Samuel Levine.  He was the founder and former owner of Hudson Furs.  He was a 5 year WW-ll Navy Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater.  He was a member of the Touro Fraternal Association, Jewish War Veterans Post #23, American Legion and the Cranston Senior Guild.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20th at 12:00 noon in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave, Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.  Shiva will be observed at his late residence on Thursday from 7-9pm.