Bernice Karten-Cohen
DATELINE: Cranston Karten-Cohen, Bernice, 92, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Steere House. She was the beloved wife of the late Reuben Karten and the late Gerald Cohen. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles and Gussie (Pell) Berson, she had lived in Providence, previously living in Cranston. She was Vice President of New England Jewelry in Providence for 35 years, retiring in 1978. Bernice was a member of Hadassah, Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, the former Jewish Home for the Aged Women’s Auxiliary, and was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael. Devoted mother of Clifford Karten and his wife, Vicki, of Barrington and Karen Karten of Warwick. Step-mother of Wendy Moscovitz of West Greenwich and Debbie Tresvont of Portsmouth. ...
Herbert Brown
DATELINE: Cranston Brown, Herbert L., 96, of Cranston, died Friday, April 25, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia (Rosen) Brown for 64 years, the devoted father of Andi, Ellen Effren (Jerry) and Heidi (Rich Moche) and adoring grandfather of Sydney and Jack Zelinka; Jay (Leigh) and Hilary Effren; and Isaac, Charlotte and Henry Moche. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Phyllis Brown and Trude Brown. He was predeceased by his brothers Bertram, Norman and Russell. Son of the late Charles and Lillian (Beerman) Brown, he was born in Providence and lived his entire life in Rhode Island. He was a leading retailer with his men’s and boy’s apparel store, Herbert Brown, Incorporated. He became a real estate broker and Vice President of Henry W. Cooke...
Philip Feldman
DATELINE: Warwick Feldman, Philip, 87, of 691 Orleans Court, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Wolf) Feldman for 41 years. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Louis and Bessie (Newman) Feldman, he had lived in Warwick for 36 years. Phil was the co-owner with his brother George of the former Feldman Furniture Store in Pawtucket for over 60 years, retiring in 1993. He was a WW-II Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. Phil was a member of Temple Am David and he attended URI. Phil was a founding member of Crestwood Country Club and a member of Metacomet Country Club. Devoted father of Linda Solomon and her husband Marc of Boca Raton, FL and Donna Feldman of Denver, CO....
Samuel L. Torman
Torman, Samuel L., 80, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lois Barbara (Weiss) Torman. They were married for 55 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late David and Lena (Bander) Torman, he had lived in Cranston for 51 years. Sam was the Insurance Commission for the State of RI for over 35 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Temple Am David, South Providence Hebrew Free Loan Assoc. and the Southeastern New England Antique Dealer Assoc. Sam volunteered as a driver for “Kosher Meals On Wheels.” Devoted father of Hal Torman and his wife, Tina, of Reading, MA, Bruce Torman and his wife, Elaine, of Cranston, and Roberta Torman of Mandeville, LA. Dear brother of the late Herman Torman and Evelyn Fine. Loving...
Leo Kalin
DATELINE: West Warwick Kalin, Leo, 85, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Arlene (Popovsky) Kalin. They were married for 47 years. Born in Oak Bluffs, MA, a son of the late David and Tillie (Cronig) Kalin, he had lived in West Warwick since 1970. Leo was an outside salesman in the floor covering industry for over 60 years, until his retirement in January, 2014. He was a member of Temple Sinai and an avid Red Sox and Celtics fan. Devoted father of Donna Kaufman of Coventry. Dear brother of Irvin Kalin and his wife, Estelle, of San Antonio, TX. Loving grandfather of Joshua and Samuel. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in Sinai Memorial Park, 100 Harrison Ave., Warwick. In...
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