Edward Kudish

DATELINE: CRANSTON

Kudish, Edward, 84, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at home. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Zitkin) Kudish for 57 years. Born in Havannah, Cuba, a son of the late Boris and Mary (Elbein) Kudish, he was a longtime resident of Cranston. Edward was a Vietnam era Coast Guard Veteran.

Devoted father of Susan Brennan and her husband, Matthew, of Coventry and Richard Kudish and his wife, Kerri, of North Providence. Dear brother of Henry Kudish of Hartford, CT and the late Bob Kudish. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Jason, Jared and Alyssa.

Funeral services and Shiva will be private. Graveside services will be live streamed. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

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46 Comments

  1. Richard and Lenore
    Nov 9, 2020

    Our hearts go out to Lois, Susie, Richie and their families. Eddie was a wonderful man and a great friend. We will miss him.

    Lenore and Rich Cohen

  2. Susan Goldberg
    Nov 9, 2020

    To Lois,

    I am so sad to learn of this news and I wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you. You and Eddie were such wonderful friends to my folks. Those were the days, right? Please take comfort in knowing his memory is a blessing to us all.

  3. Hank Priest
    Nov 10, 2020

    So sorry to hear about Ed’s passing.
    Years ago, I always looked forward to our coffee mornings at Honey Dew.
    He will be missed.

  4. Shelly Goldberg
    Nov 10, 2020

    Dear Lois and family,

    My daughter Susan called me this afternoon to give me this terrible news. I feel awful that I will be unable to be there with you, but I will be there on ZOOM Love to you and your family at this awful time. You are in my thoughts.

    Love Shelly Goldberg

  5. Pamela Dunder Mann
    Nov 10, 2020

    Lois and family,
    My deepest condolences on Ed’s passing. I hope your wonderful memories help you through this most difficult time and may his memory be a constant blessing.

  6. Lee and Shelly Rodman
    Nov 10, 2020

    Lois and Family
    Please accept our condolences on Ed’s passing. Over the years it was was always great to see you both. May he Rest In Peace
    Lee and Shelly

  7. Mary Ruggieri
    Nov 10, 2020

    Dear Lois and family,
    I am so shocked and saddened by this news. Ironically, I have been thinking of you lately and wondering about the family.
    I could never have had better neighbors and friends.
    My deepest sympathy,
    Mary Ruggieri

  8. Faye Goldman
    Nov 10, 2020

    Kudish Family
    So sorry for your loss…

  9. Naomi and Bob Halpert
    Nov 10, 2020

    Dear Lois and family,
    We were so saddened to learn of Ed’ s death.
    You were blessed to have each other for 57 years.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Naomi and Bob

  10. Donna & Charlie Dress
    Nov 10, 2020

    Lois & family,
    Our sympathy goes out to you all on Ed’s passing. We will remember Ed as a kind, friendly and good man. I know you have lots of good memories to help you through this sad time.
    Love donna & charlie…

  11. Jane Lubin
    Nov 10, 2020

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very sad time.

  12. Michael Sammartino
    Nov 10, 2020

    Dear Lois and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Eddy was a great man, husband, and father. Proud to know him. Deepest sympathy, Michael Sammartino

  13. Rose Y Gergel
    Nov 10, 2020

    Dear Lois and Family.

    So sorry to hear of Eddie’s passing. He was one of the good guys.
    Know that others care and lots of good memories will help carry you through this difficult time.

    Fondly Rose Gergel

  14. Bette Ann & Lenny Berk
    Nov 10, 2020

    Sincere condolences to you and your
    family. May your good memories
    be a source of comfort to you at this time

  15. Bette Ann &Lenny
    Nov 10, 2020

    Sincere condolences to you and your
    family. May your wonderful memories
    Be a source of comfort to you at this time
    He will be missed

  16. Carol and Ann Berman
    Nov 10, 2020

    Lois -

    Carol and I were so sorry to hear about Eddie – our loving thoughts are with you and your family.

    Carol and Ann

  17. Beverly Goldberg
    Nov 10, 2020

    Dear Lois
    I am so sorry to hear about Eddie. My deepest sympathy to you all.
    He was such a nice guy.
    Beverly

  18. Marla Pearson Jackson
    Nov 10, 2020

    To: Lois & Family Eddie was the most wonderful husband father and grandfather to you your children and grandchildren. May you find comfort in all that he was during his lifetime and all the great memories you have of your life together.

    My thoughts are with you

    Love

    Marla

  19. Elaine Dwares Creem
    Nov 11, 2020

    Dear Lois ,
    I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Ed.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you
    Love, Elaine

  20. Phyllis B. Solod
    Nov 11, 2020

    Dear Lois and family,
    Sorry to learn of your loss. May Ed rest in peac.
    Phyllis B. Solod

  21. Ronnie Silvestri from Dunkin
    Nov 11, 2020

    Dear Lois and family,
    I am sorry to hear of my friend Eddie’s passing. We never agreed on politics but he was always my dear friend. We talked about baseball and our team the New York Yankees. I am sorry that he has left us. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ronnie Silvestri from Dunkin.

  22. Silvia Cantini
    Nov 11, 2020

    To the Kudish Family —

    So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Ed left a legacy of great friendships, kindness and a sincere caring for all.
    May his memory live in the hearts of the many lives he touched.

    Silvia

  23. Arnold & Marilyn Bigney
    Nov 11, 2020

    Lois, Susan & Richard,

    Our sincere sympathy. Eddie was a good friend for many years. He was an usher at our wedding.

    Arnie & Marilyn

  24. Gail Perlow
    Nov 12, 2020

    So sorry for your loss, Lois.
    Much love and sympathy to you and your family.

    Gail

  25. Cheryl Alkins
    Nov 12, 2020

    Extending my deepest sympathy to the Kudish family.

  26. Donna and Michael Lehner
    Nov 12, 2020

    Lois and family,
    So sorry to hear about Eddie. He was such a sweet man. Our condolences to you all.
    Love, Michael and Donna

  27. alison r.
    Nov 12, 2020

    Dear Lois,
    Heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. It was always so nice to chat with Ed when he would visit the store, He would make me laugh , such a nice person he was.

  28. Alicia Rourke Wolf
    Nov 12, 2020

    Dear Sue, Lois and family. I’m sad to hear of your news, Ed was such a nice man, 2020 has not been kind to most. Thinking of your family and saying prayers for you.

  29. Beverly Mann-Paris
    Nov 12, 2020

    Dear Lois and family.
    My sympathies go out to all of The Kudish family. You and Eddie were a special couple. Always together. You were so lucky to have
    57 blessed years together and have so much Nachus from your children and grandchildren who he adored.
    I certainly can share how you feel as one who has gone through it twice.
    I hope I can be some comfort to you as Martha would like that.

    Love, Bev

  30. Carl Rubin
    Nov 12, 2020

    Our deepest sympathy. My good friend is as peace now, I will be
    watching the zoom service today. I just had cancer surgery on my face yesterday and i know the pain that Eddie endured as so did I with Hopkins Lymphoma cancer for 3 years. My heart goes out to Lois and her family and may they happy memories of Eddie as a wonderful husband, father for his children, and happy being friends to the people he Loved. I was blessed to be one of those friends.
    Carl Rubin

  31. Arlene and Ed Bochner
    Nov 12, 2020

    Lois and family
    Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Arlene and Ed

  32. Stacey Tortorella
    Nov 12, 2020

    Our deepest sympathy to the Kudish and Brennan families. I attended the zoom and thought all of you spoke so beautifully of the patriarch of your family. Ed’s kindness and sense of humor will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace. XO

  33. Joe Murphy
    Nov 12, 2020

    Lois, Suzy & Richard,
    My deepest Condolences on the passing of your Husband and Father.
    Eddy was a Great Man and a part of my adolescent years, as were many others in the Garden Hills Neighborhood.
    May the fondest of memories be comfort to you all during this difficult time.
    Joe Murphy

  34. Francine & Neil Kaufman
    Nov 13, 2020

    Dear Lois & family,

    Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Eddie. We did have some good memories over the years at the beach & the pool. May all your fond memories of Eddie help you through this difficult time. Our thought & prayers are with you now.

    Love,

    Fran & Neil

  35. Ruth Levin
    Nov 13, 2020

    Lois, Suzy & Richard..
    Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will always remember Eddie as a good friend, an adoring father and most of all, a loving husband. Our hearts go out to all of you..

    Ruth & Harvey

  36. Susan Rice
    Nov 14, 2020

    Lois and family,
    So very sorry to hear of Eddie’s passing. My (and I’m sure my moms) thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remembering the beach days when we were all together.

  37. Marilyn Nalibow
    Nov 14, 2020

    Dear Lois,
    Lennie & I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you at this difficult time.

    Love,
    Marilyn & Len Nalibow

  38. Donna Caldarone
    Nov 14, 2020

    Lois so sorry to read of Edward’s passing. I am glad I got to talk to you at MDIC when we had the chance. Will keep you in my prayers. Stay safe and healthy

  39. Gail and Jim Galkin
    Nov 15, 2020

    Lois and family,
    We send your our deepest and most heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ed!
    May our friend Rest in Perfect Peace!
    Gail and Jim

  40. Marilyn and Bob Moskol
    Nov 15, 2020

    So sorry to learn of Eddie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Marilyn and Bob

  41. ELLEN TROBERMAN
    Nov 16, 2020

    dear lois and family, may ed’s memory be for a blessing.

    ellen and bill troberman

  42. Diane Ducoff
    Nov 17, 2020

    Lois,
    Bob and I were so sorry to learn of Eddie’s recent death.
    We’re thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

    Diane Ducoff

  43. Marilyn Greenberg
    Nov 17, 2020

    Lois,
    So sorry to hear about Eddies passing.
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
    I know he will be missed greatly and always loved
    May he Rest In Peace.

  44. Bill Ruggieri
    Nov 17, 2020

    Lois, Suzy, & Ritchie

    I’m so sorry to hear of Eddie’s passing after getting the call from my mom. Eddie was pillar of the neighborhood and a great next door neighbor who was always there for everybody. I’ll miss our occasional lunches together at Weinorama. Mary Frances and I know too well what you are going through and are thinking of you during this difficult time

  45. Dena and Vincent Pilla
    Nov 20, 2020

    We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to you all and your beautiful families. You are all a beautiful extension of the wonderful man he was. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love, Dena, Vin, Marina, and Marco Pilla

  46. Marcia & Bob Halpern
    Nov 23, 2020

    We are so saddened to hear that Eddie had passed away!
    He was a great guy that touched everyone and always made us all smile! He will be sorely missed!
    With Love
    Marcia & Bob Halpern

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