Raisner, Susan J.
DATELINE: Coventry
Raisner, Susan J., 78, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Fred Raisner for 52 years. Born in Ithaca, NY, she was a daughter of the late Israel and Betty (Steigman) Katz, she had lived in Coventry for 2 years, previously living in Cranston for 47 years. Susan earned Bachelors and Masters degrees from Northeastern University and a degree in Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island. Susan was also a board member of the Cranston Auburn branch library.
Susan’s favorite role in life was that of a wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She was the loving mother of Dara McCurdy and her husband, Everett; Shira Christensen and her husband Michael; loving grandmother of Hannah and Ella McCurdy. She was the sister of the late Judith Kessar and leaves behind a large extended family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Lincoln Park Cemetery: Priest Chapel, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI. Shiva will be observed at Tamarisk Senior Living Center, 3 Shalom Drive, Warwick, RI 02886 immediately following burial.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126 OR American Civil Liberties Union
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I am so so sorry to learn of the passing of Susan Raisner. My sincere condolences to Fred and his family. RIP
Fred and family Am so very sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She was such a learned and compassionate person who gave her all. Auburn library always enjoyed your visits, which were upbeat and fun. Blessings to all.
Dear Fred , Dara ,Shira and families
We are very saddened to hear of Susan’s
passing. We send our condolences as well as love
and support during this most difficult time.
We wish you peace and love.
Diane and Stewart
Dear Shira and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. She was such a beautiful soul and she will be missed. May the memories of her keep her spirit alive in your hearts
Sue was a dedicated and esteemed colleague at RIDE … and a friend. My heart goes out to you, Fred, Dara, and Shira … the lights of her life.
Deepest condolences to the Raisner family , may you only see happiness from now on , from Dalia Hen and family , Danielle Kessar’s Mom ,
My sincere condolences to Fred, Myron Havey and spouses
for you loss. I always had pleasant interactions with
with her. May Hashem look over her neshamah.
Fred and Family,
We are saddened by the loss of Susan and send you all our heartfelt condolences. May all the good memories help you through the difficult days ahead. May Susan be an Angel on your shoulders protecting you from evil and providing you with love.
To Fred, Dara, Shira and all your extended family,
Susan was an amazing and fascinating woman with an inner light so bright I couldn’t help being drawn to her.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
With love and Sympathy, Terry
Dear Fred and family,
We are all so deeply saddened hearing of Susan s
passing . We are so sorry for your loss. We just found
out today. Susan was wonderful and we are all blessed
to have known her.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love, The Higginbotham family