Herbert “Herb” Fogel

  DATELINE: NARRAGANSETT Herbert “Herb” Fogel, 79 of Narragansett and Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, after suffering with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was the husband of Judith (Jacobson) Fogel for almost 50 years. Born in Cranston, Herb was the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Wine) Fogel.  He grew up in East Greenwich and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1959.  He attended Bryant College and served in the Army for 2 years, before joining the family business, Brown Tailors and Cleaners in East Greenwich, where he worked for 34 years, retiring in 2000.  It was truly a family business, working side by side with his parents, wife, and children, proudly serving the needs of the town and its many residents. Herb’s...

Posted on May 31, 2021 | 45 comments

Joel F. Davis

DATELINE: GLENDORA, CA Davis, Joel F., 67, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Glendora Grand Nursing Home, in Glendora, CA. Beloved son of the late Albert and Shirley (Chorney) Davis and dear brother of Nancy Davis (Sheila Josephson) of New York City, NY.  Joel was a longtime resident of California, previously living in Cranston. Joel’s lifelong passion was writing, which became his profession; he was a proud, card-carrying member of the Writer’s Guild of America. He loved his friends, his family, and his beloved dog, Alex. He was a graduate of Providence College. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Sinai Memorial Park, 100 Harrison Ave., Warwick, RI.

Posted on May 27, 2021 | 1 comment

Nellie Lobello

DATELINE: WARWICK Lobello, Nellie, 96, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late John Lobello. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Max and Esther (Galkin) Goldman, she had lived in Warwick for 50 years.  She was a supervisor for the former Hospital Trust Bank for over 20 years, retiring in 1987. Devoted mother of the late Harold Cohn and his surviving spouse, Elizabeth Cohn, of Sun City, AZ and the late Paul Cohn and his surviving spouse, Maureen Cohn, of Coventry. Loving grandmother of Jared Cohn (Jennifer) and Matthew Cohn (Jennifer). Cherished great grandmother of Matthew, Jacob, Benjamin, Ella and Abby. Dear sister of the late Alice Silverman, Anna Yuloff, and Edith Rosenberg. Adored aunt of...

Posted on May 24, 2021 | 6 comments

Leonard Paul Nalibow

DATELINE: EAST GREENWICH Nalibow, Leonard Paul, 87, died on May 21, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Yosinoff) Nalibow for 55 years.  Born in Boston, the son of the late Samuel and Theresa (Horvitz) Nalibow, he was a longtime resident of East Greenwich, previously living in Cranston.  He was owner and president of Coventry Pharmacy, Inc. from 1958-1982 and East Greenwich Prescription Center, Inc. from 1984 until his retirement in 1994.  After his retirement, he volunteered as a nursing home patient advocate for 5 years. He was a graduate of Hope High School and the Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, where he was a member of Rho Pi Phi Fraternity.  He was a member of Temple Sinai. Leonard was the...

Posted on May 21, 2021 | 6 comments

Justin “Jay” Strauss

DATELINE: CRANSTON Strauss, Justin “Jay”, 88, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” (Paster) Strauss for 65 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Allen and Minna (Sharp) Strauss, he was a longtime resident of Cranston and Nantucket. He was the former owner of Eagle Cornice Company for 50 years. Jay was also the former editor for the Jewish Herald. Jay was a proud Air Force veteran, serving stateside as a First Lieutenant pilot. He was a graduate and alumni member of University of PA, Class of ’54, active with Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and earned an OPM degree from Harvard University.  Jay was an original member of Temple Sinai, member and past president of the Holocaust Education Center,...

Posted on May 21, 2021 | 8 comments