Garfinkel, Richard Z
Cranston
Garfinkel, Richard Z., 85, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Kent County Hospital in Warwick. He was the devoted and loving husband of Sandra L. (Brown) Garfinkel for 43 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jack and Zelda (Gabrilowitz) Garfinkel, he had lived in Cranston for 52 years. Richard was a Temple Sinai member, a Redwood Lodge #35 AF & AM member, a loyal long-term Touro Fraternal member, a former Master Mason with the Rhode Island Shriners and a former member of Temple Am David. A longtime fan of sports, he was often found watching a game with his cat, Lady Paws, firmly in his lap.
Aside from his wife, Sandra, Richard was a dedicated brother of Stephen M. Garfinkel of Narragansett, he was a beloved uncle to Todd Garfinkel, Paul Garfinkel, his wife Emily, Edward Shlesinger, his wife, Darlene, and Andrew Shlesinger, his wife Mary.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Sandy , our deepest condolences on your loss. Richard was a good
friend with a wonderful sense of humor. We always had good times together ,He will be missed by all that knew him. May his soul rest in peace , his memory will be a Blessing.
Sam & Lillian Mendelowitz
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are
with you .May you have wonderful memories.
Janice & Howard Shapiro
Sandy,
I am sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen Gourse
Sandy,
Sorry to hear about Richard
Passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sincerely
Franny lawton
Our hearts go out to you Sandy on the loss of Richard. We will miss him a lot. Bill will really miss talking sports with him. May his memory always be a blessing.
Sorry to hear Richard has passed. He was a mensche.