Irving A. Troob

DATELINE: VERO BEACH, FL Troob, Irving A., 97, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at home. He was the beloved husband of Sheila (Cohen) Troob for 71 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Hyman and Ida (Gordon) Troob, he lived in Vero Beach, FL for 21 years, previously residing in Warwick, RI for 20 years and Rehoboth, MA for 30 years. He was a jewelry maker at Little Folks Jewelry Co. in Providence for 15 years and co-owner and CEO of Supreme Manufacturing Co. in Pawtucket, retiring in 1985. Irving was a WWII Army veteran, serving as a 5th Grade Technician in the 96th Signal Battalion in Northern Africa, Italy, India, Burma, and China. Irving was a member of Temple Beth-El, Temple Beth Shalom and the Overseas Masonic Lodge.  He was also a member of...

Posted on Nov 6, 2020 | 11 comments

Maureen Levy Krasnow

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Krasnow, Maureen Levy, 75, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, November 4th, at her home in downtown Providence, surrounded by her two daughters.  Maureen was the devoted wife for 45 years of the late Howard Jay Krasnow, and the beloved partner of Stanley Bleecker (her “BEFFL”) for the last 7 years. Born in Providence to the late Edward and late Betty (Roy) Levy, Maureen lived in Providence and Warwick for her entire life.  A 1962 graduate of Classical High School, and a 1966 graduate of Pembroke College (Brown University), she was an active and proud alumna of both schools and even served as a Grand Marshal during her 25th reunion from Brown.  She earned a master’s degree in public administration from URI in 1985. A...

Posted on Nov 4, 2020 | 42 comments