34 | August 30, 2013 The Jewish Voice Obituaries Grace K. (Kennison) Alpert, 83 PROVIDENCE – Grace Alpert died Aug. 22. She was the wife of Wesley Alpert for 45 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Bertha (Sherman) Kennison, she was a lifelong resident of the city. A 1951 graduate of Pembroke College, she received her master’s degree from Boston University. She was a clinical psychologist with the State of Rhode Island. A member of the board of The Miriam Hospital, she was a member of Temple Beth-El, Hadassah and ORT. She was the sister of the late Bettye Gold. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service, 959 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
Nicole Baum
ALBANY, N.Y. – Nicole Baum of Albany died Aug. 16. She was the wife of Henry M. Baum for more than 57 years. Born in Metz, France, she resided in Long Beach, N.Y. for 50 years before moving to Albany. She was an amazing woman, strong, determined and inspirational who made a difference in so many lives. She was the mother of Sharon and her husband Alan Gaines of Cranston, Debbie and her husband Ron Zucker of Albany, and the late Doreen Randi and her surviving husband Philip Holmes of Vienna, Va. She was the grandmother of Benjamin, Alexander and Zachary Gaines, Cara Zucker and her husband Nick Henley, Evan Zucker, and Steven and Lauren Holmes. What we learned from her was not how much was taken away but how much was left. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Jewish Alliance of Great-
er Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI 02906.
Saby Gadol, 80 PAWTUCKET – Saby Gadol died Aug. 16. He was the husband of Joan (Strauss) Gadol for 51 years. Born in Manila, Philippines, a son of the late Leon and Susanne (Crespi) Gadol, he had lived in Rhode Island since 1962. He owned and operated the former F & F Braid Co in Pawtucket and later in Fall River, Mass., before retiring in 1996. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Community Center. He leaves his wife, his children, Alan (Sheryl) Gadol and Jim (Hui Tin) Gadol; and his siblings, Fanny Acriche (Leon), Ralph Gadol and Elsie Scheine. The grandfather of Hayley and Ben, he was the brother of the late Jaime Gadol. Contributions may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
Marvin L. Granoff, 87
WARWICK – Marvin Granoff died Aug. 27. He was the husband of Molly ( K ad s iv it z) Granoff for 62 years. Born Dec. 10, 1925, he was the son of the late Jacob and Fay (Kadish) Granoff. He grew up in Providence and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a 20mm gunner on a merchant ship, the William Windon, and a tanker, the Fort George. He was one of the founders of the Swiss Automatic Screw Ma-
chine Company in Providence. He then created Eastern Wire Products Company. He was a member of Temple Beth-El and was known for being a kind, fair-minded mentor who enjoyed being anonymously charitable. He was the father of two sets of twins: Charles Granoff of Newton, Mass., and Rick Granoff (Marcy Granoff) of Cranston; and Faye (Granoff) Stolzman (Robert I. Stolzman) and Dr. Sara Granoff-Schor (Dr. Charlie Schor) of Providence. He was the grandfather of Jonathan and Jamie Granoff of New York, and Nora Stolzman and Jenna Schor of Providence. He is also survived by his sister Evelyn Hornstein (Abner Hornstein) and many nieces and nephews. Shivah will be observed at 183 George St., Providence, Thursday, Aug. 29, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 30, from 2 – 6 p.m. Contributions may be made to Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906.
Samuel Granoff, 95 PAWTUCKET – Samuel Granoff died Aug. 21. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Frances (Taber) Granoff. Born in Providence, he was the second eldest child of the late Louis and Edith (Samdperil) Granoff. He is also survived by his daughter Merle G. Shaer and his son Loren; his grandchildren Elana K. Shaer and Marc P. Shaer; his sister Beverly Satloff, his brother Leonard and many nephews. He was the brother of the late George Sidney and father-in-law of the late William H. Shaer. For five decades, he was a
principal of S. Granoff Mfg., an innovator in the design and production of yarns and textiles. Thereafter, he was proud to work for Granoff Associates. He served his country in World War II with a rank of sergeant. He saw action in the European Theatre and in North Africa with the 389th Bomber Squadron. Upon returning from the service, he met, courted and married Frances Taber. Setting high standards, he led by example; he was intelligent, devoted and courageous. The family thanks his caregivers Lucy, Melanie, Walter, Mae, Barry, Marco and Michelle. Contributions may be made to the Minyan Fund at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906.
Philip Greenberg, 80 WARWICK – Philip Greenberg died Aug. 26. He was the husband of Anita (Pollock) Greenberg of Warwick. They were married for 60 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Max and Fay (Glickman) Greenberg, he had lived in Warwick for more than 50 years. He was involved in retail management and sales for more than 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving in Korea. A member of Temple Torat Yisrael and its Men’s Club, he also served on the synagogue’s board of directors. A member of Jewish War Veterans Post 23, Touro Fraternal Association, South Providence Hebrew Free Loan and Chessed Shel Amess, he volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Chaver, the Louis and Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry and Jewish Eldercare of Rhode Island. He was the father of Elaine Sher and her husband Richard
of Framingham, Mass. and Audrey Brisson and her husband Robert of Coventry. The brother of Leonard Greenberg of Warwick, Deborah Gordon of Harrisburg, Pa. and David Greenberg of Cranston, he was the grandfather of Matthew, Jared, Marissa and Lindsey. Contributions may be made to Temple Torat Yisrael, 1251 Middle Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818 or the charity of one’s choice.
Samuel M. Holtzman, 59 WARWICK – Samuel Holtzman died Aug. 17. He was the husband of Marilyn E. McKeever. Born in Sharon, Mass., he was a son of the late Herman and Laura (Ventura) Holtzman. He had been an adjunct faculty member of the math/physics department of New England Institute of Technology since 1986. An educator for the Warwick School Department, he was a science educator at Pilgrim High School from 1980 until 2001, science department head at Gorton High School until 2006 and science department head at Toll Gate High School and Winman Junior High School from 2008 until 2012, when he retired. He was a member of the Warwick Teachers Union and was its president from 2006-08. A graduate of Barrington College, he received his master’s of education–secondary school administration from Providence College in 1991, and his master’s of science in labor and industrial relations from the University of Rhode Island in 1999. He was a saxophonist in the dance band, “New York Minute.” He was an educator, leader, friend, husband, father and musician. He was the father of Laura M . M c K e e v e r - H o l t z m a n of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jessica L. McKeever-Holtzman of Warwick and Samantha OBITUARIES | 35