Maureen Levy Krasnow
DATELINE: PROVIDENCE
Krasnow, Maureen Levy, 75, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, November 4th, at her home in downtown Providence, surrounded by her two daughters. Maureen was the devoted wife for 45 years of the late Howard Jay Krasnow, and the beloved partner of Stanley Bleecker (her “BEFFL”) for the last 7 years.
Born in Providence to the late Edward and late Betty (Roy) Levy, Maureen lived in Providence and Warwick for her entire life. A 1962 graduate of Classical High School, and a 1966 graduate of Pembroke College (Brown University), she was an active and proud alumna of both schools and even served as a Grand Marshal during her 25th reunion from Brown. She earned a master’s degree in public administration from URI in 1985.
A passionate and talented fundraising professional for more than 30 years, Maureen helped ensure financial support for Meeting Street Center in Providence and for the Providence Public Library. After her retirement in 2010, she continued to share this passion and talent with Hamilton House, an adult learning exchange in Providence, of which Maureen was an active member and volunteer, and with Temple Sinai in Cranston, where Maureen had been a board member and active in membership and engagement efforts. Maureen was also an alumna of Leadership RI.
Maureen will be sorely missed by her two daughters, Donna (Krasnow) Evans of East Greenwich, and Lauren Krasnow of West Hartford, CT, as well as by Donna’s husband Joel Evans and Lauren’s husband Kenneth Horenstein. Maureen was the loving, active and very fun grandmother (affectionately nicknamed “Big G”) of her four adoring grandchildren Jake, Josh, Ryan and Rachel, as well as her favorite “grand-dog” Abby.
Maureen was the sister and sister-in-law, respectively, of Kenneth and Paulette Levy of Warwick, and the sister-in-law of Carol and Ronald Schwartz of Tiverton. Because of her exceptional kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and intellect, Maureen built close relationships and cherished them. She leaves many dear cousins, nieces, lifelong friends, and newer friends, many of whom say they will always remember her beautiful smile.
Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made either to Temple Sinai, The Maureen and Howard Krasnow Fund for Accessibility, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI 02920 or to Hamilton House, The Maureen Krasnow Fund, 276 Angel Street, Providence, RI 02906.
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Jerry and I are so sorry to hear this. We send you all our love and most sincere condolences
Donna, Lauren and Family,
I am heartbroken. Maureen was truly a wonderful friend. My prayers are with all of you.
Tom and I are heartbroken to lose Maureen. We have so many fond memories of our beautiful, smart and fun cousin and will miss her terribly. We wish her wonderful family peace.
Hi Donna and Lauren,
Sorry for your loss. Please remember all the good and fun times you had with Mom. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Phyllis B. Solod
I am so saddened in hearing of Maureen’s passing. She was a strong and lovely person and I will miss her smile and bubbling personality.
I hope all of your wonderful memories and close knit family will help during this very difficult time.
My deepest condolences.
I so enjoyed working with Maureen when I was on the board of the
Providence Public Library. She was smart and efficient and full of grace and fun, she will be sorely missed.
Pam Faulkner.
Maureen was one of the warmest, sincere people I have ever met.
My condolences to the family. Maureen will be missed.
This is shocking and deeply sad news. Maureen and I worked together for years at the Providence Public Library— one of the most rewarding and warm experiences of my life as a volunteer.
She was an ultimate professional, a truly kind and sweet soul, and always a pleasure to be with. I feel so fortunate that she shared her delight and pride and funny stories about her daughters and grandchildren. I always thought that we would have more time to spend together to laugh and catch up on our stories. I send deepest sympathy to her family and to Nancy Ponte who was her loving and supportive friend and colleague. I can still hear them laughing together as we went about our work for the Library.
We are so saddened to hear about Maureen . We will miss all the good times together, her beautiful smile and her wonderful presence.
Dear Family and Stan,
I’m sure it will be repeated of Maureen’s compassion , kindness, humor and love of life. She was always enthusiastic, willing to help, full of ideas ( they never stopped coming) . She was a joy to know and left this world much too quickly.
I hope that love will surround you during this time and that many good memories will follow
Sending your family love and prayers for peace and comfort. May her memory be a blessing to you and all who knew and loved her.
Lauren, Donna and Stan,
Rich and I extend our deepest condolences. I have known Maureen since we were in elementary school. She was always a bright light in our classes. Classical 1962 will miss her as will all of us.
Bob and I are so so sad to hear of Maureen’s passing. She was my friend from Henry Barnard junior high. We laughed together for years. She was such an outstanding woman. She will be missed . May you all be left with fulfilling memories of such a caring and wonderful mother,sister, grandmother and friend.
Joyce and Bob Starr
I have only been a member of Temple Sinai for two years. I always found Maureen to be a very friendly and welcoming person.
My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Arnie and I are so saddened by this news. Maureen was a lovely, intelligent woman. We shared many lectures at Brown. We send our condolences to the entire family and to Stanley who has lost a treasured best friend and companion. Sandra Gandsman and Arnie Herman
I knew Maureen from playing Bridge. She was beautiful inside and out. I was hoping to see her again at the Bridge table.
My deepest condolences to her family and friends . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was deeply saddened when I heard about Maureen.May your wonderful memories be a source of comfort to you during this difficult time.May she RIP. Sheila
Dear Lauren, Donna and Stan,
My heart will always hold a place for Maureen, the dearest friend anyone could have. Her smile, her wit, her wide array of knowledge and her devotion are legendary. Loving condolences to all your family. May her memory be a blessing always.
I also only knew Maureen from playing bridge at Laurelmead, and yet she made an indelible impression on me. I was fortunate to know her. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Yesterday, I lost a dear friend of sixty years. Throughout our Classical years and through our young adulthoods, we had many good times. Although I do not live in Rhode Island, we DID get together occasionally over the years. Maureen was a wonderful person, and, EVERYONE who was in her life will miss her. I send her whole family (and Stan) my condolences.
I was so sad to learn of Maureen”s passing. She was such a loyal, loving wife ,mother and grandmother.
May her memory be a blessing to her family and many friends
Bonnie Ryvicker
Dear Donna and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She sounds like the most wonderful Mother, Grandmother , and sister . Not to mention an amazing wife and partner. We hope you all know she’s RIP at this very moment.
Sincerely, Jackie Espat & Family
I send my warmest thoughts and condolences to Maureen’s family and Stan. Maureen always brightened my day whenever we met;I am so so sorry….we will all miss her.
Lauren, Donna and Stan,
Jonathan, Laura and I and my brother Stephen are so saddened to hear about our cousin Maureen. She was energetic, vivacious and naturally warm. We saw her only every few years and only once in London but it was always an easy pleasure to be with her. She has left you the gift of her warmth and affection and you have used it well.
I knew Maureen for over fifty years and always admired her energy, political insight and sense of humor. She was an open and upbeat person and a great committee woman. She will be missed by the Pembroke/Brown community. Terry and I send our condolences to her daughters, extended family and herr partner.
Jacki and Terry Laxon
To Donna, Lauren and family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your wonderful mom. I remember her fondly in the years we worked together and beyond that. Such a kind, warm and generous person. Sending my sincerest condolences to you. Greg Goodman
Dear Donna & Lauren, Lennie & I send our deepest condolences to you and your families. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your mom will be sorely missed.
Dear Family and Stan,
Maureen will be missed and remembered by all of us at Hamilton House for her vibrant spirit, buoyant personality and sense of humor. She enjoyed life, learning, traveling and sharing her thought and ideas. I recalled a special gathering that she hosted at the Regency to help raising fund for HH and admired her dedication.
Goodbye, my friend.
Dear Donna, Lauren, and family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was so kind, happy, and energetic. She will be missed by many. Sincerest condolences to the entire family. David Matarese
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ….Ed and Lorraine Rotmer
I was so saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing. Lauren and Donna, please accept my deepest condolences. I am sending my love to you and your families.
Dear Donna and Joel and family.
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
May your fond memories serve as comfort to you always.
I am so sad to learn of Maureen’s passing. I got to know Maureen when we worked on the membership committee at Temple Sinai, together, and I learned so much from her. I was really touched by her intelligence, her kindness and her genuine nature. She was a very special person, and I am so sorry for your loss
What a bright, caring and genuine person. While I didn’t know her long, Maureen taught me so much. I am so sorry for your loss. She was very, very special.
Maureen was such a kind and gentle woman. She will be deeply missed by so many, including the Temple Sinai family to whom she gave so much. Her memory will, indeed, be a blessing.
In deepest sympathy,
Deborah
I’m only learning of Maureen’s passing this morning as I logged on to leave condolences for another dear one. This is very sad news. I remember Maureen as a wonderful friend to my late Mom, Sandy Goldberg. She certainly lit up any room she walked into….I will hold onto the memory of her and Howie as such a loving couple. I am so very sorry.
Donna, our sincerest
Sympathy to you and your family. May all your wonderful memories comfort you always
Sincerely
Elaine and Steve Shapiro
Maureen was a wonderful woman. It is hard to believe that she is gone. I have known her since I was 7, when she became friends with my sister at Classical. My sincere condolences to the entire extended family.
Lauren and Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. As you know we had a lot of fun together growing up with your mom and dad. Both hold a special place in my heart and I will always remember them.
May she Rest In Peace and hopefully she is with big How again!
Love you all
Rob and family !
Finding a memorial notice placed next to Maureen’s warm and interested smile as I opened the PPL newsletter yesterday was a shock. I last saw Maureen in an Ocean State Job Lot aisle as we both were “treasure-hunting” there. We laughed about our mutual affection for OSJL as we caught up. I enjoyed hearing about how happy and active in her Providence apartment complex she had become after expecting to live there only temporarily.
Maureen was a vibrant and positive presence who will be missed. Condolences to her grieving family and former PPL colleagues.
Vicki Veh
Lauren and Donna,
Sorry to be so late writing this – but I’m so sorry to here about your mom. She was an awesome person and I definitely remember all the family times with our parents hanging out and doing things together. There was always laughter coming out of the room where they were. My mom, and your parents were truly one of a kind and it’s so sad to have them all gone. Cherish the memories and my condolences to both of you and your families.
Andrew and Jill
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Cindy Summer