Irwin H. Rubin

DATELINE: Scottsdale, AZ

Rubin, Irwin H., 96, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the North Scottsdale Retreat, AZ. He was the beloved husband of the late Roberta (Spector) Rubin. Born in Providence, a son of the late Max and Annie (Schnabel) Rubin, he had lived in Scottsdale for 3 years, previously living in Newport, Warwick and Providence.

Irwin was a WW-II Navy Veteran, serving in European Theatre. He was a gemologist for Ross Simon Jewelers for 25 years, retiring in 1981. During his career, Irwin was a member of the Accredited Gemologist Association, Gemologist Institute of America and the Appraisers Association of America. He was also a member of Temple Shalom, Touro Fraternal Association and Jewish War Veterans.

Devoted father of Carol Lipsky and her husband, Michael, of Scottsdale, AZ and the late Mark Rubin and his surviving wife, Eleanor, of North Kingstown. Dear brother the late Burton Rubin and sister Ruth Jurmann. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey and Jason Lipsky. Cherished great grandfather of Veronica, Allison, Mark, and Aaron Jacob Lipsky.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Louis and Goldie Chester Kosher Food Pantry, 1165 N. Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

Shiva will be private. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 13, 2021.