Savage, Selma H.
SELMA H. SAVAGE, 96, of Providence, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on October 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Selma was intellectually curious, a voracious reader, a talented painter, and lover of art, history, classical music, opera, flowers, and carousel horses. The Savage family matriarch, she loved all things family. She was the beloved wife of the late Julian B. Savage for over 60 years. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Myron and Fannie (Shapiro) Herman. She was the devoted and loving mother of Robert S. Savage, and his wife Dianne, of Cranston, RI and Jonathan N. Savage, and his wife Judith, of Providence, RI and dear sister of the late Eleanor Sacks of Akron, Ohio. She was the proud grandmother of and...
Marilyn Rena Solomon
Solomon, Marilyn Rena, 86, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Stein Assisted Living, Somerset, NJ. Born in Pawtucket, RI to late Louis and Ida (Meizel) Buckbinder z”l, she was the beloved wife of the late Marvin G. Solomon z”l. The family settled in East Brunswick, NJ, where Marilyn remained for 44 years. Along with her husband and family, she was a founding member of Temple B’nai Shalom, which provided a foundation in Judaism for their children. After Marvin passed unexpectedly in 1981, Marilyn took on work outside the home as a bookkeeper and claims agent while raising their 3 daughters. She was determined that each of her children achieve their dreams and was very proud of all their accomplishments. Devoted mother of Lori M. Leff and her...
Guy, Barry Lee
Warwick Guy, Barry L., passed away on his 75th birthday, Thursday, October 20, 2022 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Karin (Keller/Ganley) Guy for 25 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Bernard and Bernice (Goldsmith) Guy, he had lived in Warwick for many years. Barry went to the University of Rhode Island, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Management in 1968. Following his graduation, he was given his first opportunity in his long career by the Sears corporation, and he proudly opened its first store on Cape Cod. He took immense pride in his successful career in retail and management where he served as a mentor to many along the way and until his retirement. Barry also served in the Rhode Island National Guard,...
Jacobson, Marvin
Jacobson, Marvin G., 85, died Sunday, October 16, 2022 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Arleen (Perler) Jacobson for 62 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Etta (Seltzer) Jacobson, he had lived in Cranston, previously living in Providence. He was an office supply sales representative for over 40 years, retiring 20 years ago. Marvin was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, Roosevelt Lodge of the Masons, Temple Sinai and its Brotherhood, and the RI Air National Guard. He was an avid sports fan. He graduated from Bryant College in 1959. He was a former member of the Board of Directors for Temple Sinai. Devoted father of David Jacobson and his wife, Hillary, of Framingham, MA, Debbie Shapiro and her husband,...
Gardos, Jorge
Gardos, Jorge, 91, died Thursday, October 13, 2022 at home. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Robbins) Gardos for 30 years. Born in Budapest, Hungary, a son of the late Nandor and Ilona (Desser) Gardos, he had lived in Warwick for over 30 years, previously living in Caracas, Venezuela and New York City. Jorge was a Holocaust survivor of the Budapest Ghetto and escaped communist Hungary in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution. A concert violinist, conductor and educator, he went on to perform throughout South America, the United States, and Europe, and remained deeply committed to teaching music until the end of his life. Jorge was also a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his daughter Catherine Gardos Reid, her husband Michael,...