Harold Koslow
DATELINE: Greenville
Koslow, Harold, 90, of Village at Waterman Lake, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Village. He was the beloved husband of Harriett (Wiesel) Koslow for 70 years. Born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Franklin and Rebecca (Rubin) Koslow, he had lived in Cranston for many years before moving to Greenville over 3 years ago. Harold was the owner of Colonial Pharmacy in Providence for 30 years and was a Hospital Pharmacy Administrator for the State of RI for 20 years. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and received his Masters in Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island. Harold was trained for war by the US Navy at Notre Dame University. He was a WW-II Navy veteran serving in the European Theater and was one of the youngest captains of a ship, at age 19. Harold was a past member of Temple Torat Yisrael and a past president of the Rotary Club. Devoted father of Franklin Koslow and his wife Kathleen of Foster and Linda Gershon and her husband Dr. Michael of Warwick. Dear brother of the late Herbert and Mitchell Koslow. Loving grandfather of Jonathan (Melissa) Gershon, David (Lisa) Gershon, Jesse (Megan) Koslow and Evan Koslow. Cherished great-grandfather of Mia, Ava, Josh and Jake. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2348 Post Rd., Ste. 202, Warwick, RI 02886 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. Shiva will be observed at Village at Waterman Lake, 715 Putnam Pike, Greenville, Friday 2-5 and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
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Dear Linda and Harriet,
Sam and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Harold.
You are in our hearts and minds during this time of loss.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Harold was always a dear friend to Sam and I have known him my entire life.
His memory will live on within all of us.
Best,
Deborah
Dear Linda ,
My deepest sympathy to you , your mom , and to your family . Your dad was a special man – always had a a smile and was so appreciative for my visits to him and your mom . My thoughts and prayers are with you . Barbara M.
I was employed at the Colonial Pharmacy for a few years
part time while attending High School. Mr. Koslow was
one of the best Employers to work for in the early 60′s.
He gave all the neighborhood kids a chance to make extra money while going to High School.
He allowed us to hang outside for we always had respect
for his business as we never caused any trouble.
I have always had fond memories of Mr. Koslow’s Pharmacy.
My condolences to the family. I know they have lost a great
Husband and Father.
Michael E. Stuart
I worked with Harold at the Eleanor Slater General Hospital ; I worked with psycho-geriatric patients and would often stop in his office to inquire about various medications. I always remember him as a kind, gracious man who freely shared his wealth of information. Though my questions were very basic for a man of his pharmaceutical expertise, he took the time to explain the most basic information.
After our “work talk”, we would discuss local restaurants we had frequented and critique them.
He had a terrific sense of humor and had an easy laugh.
Though I have not seen him since the late 1990′s, I have never forgotten him and I extend my sympathies to his entire family.
Never knew he was married to Harriet at age 20; whenever he spoke of her, his eyes would like up like a newlywed.
Joan and I are sorry to hear of Harold’s passing . I have many fond memories of the years that we worked together in Pharmacy Services for the State of R.I. Dept. M.H.R.H. Harriet , our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Louis and Joan Roy
To the Koslow family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad and husband. My deepest sympathy is with you in this time of sorrow.
Dear Harriet:
Please accept my deepest sympathy as I will miss Harold an awful lot. He was my mentor and taught me so much when I worked at the Drug Store for 10 years while attending Hope High School. He treated me like a son and watched over me even helping me buy my first car. I worked with Tom, Dave and Harold. I have met him several times and his smile would make you feel like a million dollars. Please know that all of us mourn his loss but are happy for Harold if he is in a better place. May God ease you and your family pain with this terrible loss.
Sanford Shaw
(Worked at Colonial Drug)
Sincere condolences.
Thank you for serving.
Harold, you were truly the class of the field at MHRH
Harriet and “kids,” I JUST saw this. You will remember my mom Frances (Oster) Berger, whose mom was Ida Weisel Oster and Joe Berger. Thinking of all the times at the beach and with Haskell and Madeline. Very sorry to hear this news and very sorry I just got this news.
I worked for Harold at Colonial while in high school. He’d give me a ride home, since we both lived in Cranston. I feel that Harold was one of the positive influences in my life. In a real sense he helped me to grow up. Working at Colonial after school kept me from some traditional activities and clubs that meet during those hours but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. I’m privileged to have known Harold, and Harriet, and Tom and Dave, and of course Franklin and Cathy, whom I knew since childhood. It was Franklin who originally suggested I go to work for his dad. I hope this message reaches some of them, late as it is. I haven’t lived in RI in almost 40 but for some reason I was moved to search for Harold. Sad as I am to learn of his passing, I’m pleased to know that he had such a long and full life.