Rosalyn R. Factor
Providence, RI
Factor, Rosalyn R., 94, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the devoted wife of the late Max Factor for 57 years. Born in Lynn, MA, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Blum) Cohen, she lived her whole life in Rhode Island, most recently residing at The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence. Rosalyn was an avid reader who passed this passion onto her children and grandchild. She was masterful at mahjong and an unbeatable Scrabble player.
Devoted mother of Ellen and her husband, Jeffrey Kasle, of Providence and Leslie Factor and her husband, Rui Rodrigues, of Georgia. Dear sister of Joel Cohen and his wife, Pamela, of Warwick. Loving grandmother of Whitney Howell and her husband, Zachary, of Maryland. Cherished great grandmother of Miriam Wallace Howell.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Friends and family are welcome to gather at 10:30 a.m., services are at 11:00 a.m. Shiva will be observed Thursday, February 23, at the home of Ellen and Jeffrey Kasle, 26 Irving Avenue, Providence from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Saint Elizabeth Home, 1 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818 or HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904.
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Debra Factor is my sister, Barry my brother in law. I knew Roz for 60 years or so and she was a terrific person and she’ll be in my prayers, so sorry for your loss.
Love & sympathy to you both, Leslie & Ellen and your families. I will miss Auntie Roz, cherishing my memories of my childhood at your home and my adulthood playing Scrabble with her. And yes, she was beatable, but not often. Please take care and know I am thinking of you.
Saying goodbye to a very special and dear woman. She made the world a better place showing love, acceptance and joy to all that she met.
We are so glad to be part of her family. We will miss her.
Doug and Terry Howell
Dear Roz,
I’m writing this letter to you because I loved you as a second mother. You, of course knew that. Thank you for always being there for me. I am going to miss our phone calls so much and our visits talking about the old days. I love you so much and I’m going to miss you so much! And when we hung the phone up everytime, we would always say “I love you”
Rip Roz. I’m sure the whole gang is together now!
I love you.
Love, Judy
Deepest condolences Ellen and family.
I met Roz a few years ago when she joined our Tuesday evening MahJongg group at the East Greenwich Yacht Club thanks to her neighbor, Mary. The pandemic put an end to our games but not my fond memories of Roz. When we resumed our games, she was using a walker and living in the Assisted Living apartment so she did not get back to us. She was great at encouraging new players and we enjoyed her joining us very much. May your family find comfort in their memories of this lovely and loving Lady.
Dear Joel, Pam and family, so sorry to hear of Roz’s passing. She was sweet lady. Please accept my condolences.
Ellen, thinking of you and sending condolences with love. May your mother’s memory be a blessing. Ruby
Leslie and Ellen I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Donna
I volunteer at Tamarisk and have know Roz many years. She was truly a lovely woman. I miss her dearly. My condolences to her family and her Tamarisk family.
So sorry to hear of Roz’s passing. She was a wonderful person, always with a smile, a warm heart, an accepting nature. Always a delight to see (as well as Max). How lucky to have her as a mother and an in-law. If only everyone had that opportunity, the world would be a better place to live.