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Allan Jay Cokin, 71
Philip Kates, 84
Lantana, Fla. – Allan Jay Cokin, of West Palm Beach, Florida died on January 1, 2014. He was the son of the late Louis Cokin and Elise Cokin Broming. He was a world class, professional bridge expert, highly respected and liked by his colleagues. He is survived by his sisters, Elaine Guzzardi and Jeri Broming (Charles) as well as stepchildren Matt Zealy (April), Marshall Zealy, Michael Zealy and Meredith Ostrow and grandchildren Hunter and Colton Zealy. He is also survived by nieces Lenore Wait (Chris), Emma Broming, Lilly Broming, Madeline Broming and Rachel Guzzardi and by nephew Sam Guzzardi. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Philip Kates died December 30. He was the husband of Dorothy (Levow) Kates for 63 years. Born in Portland, Maine, he was a son of the late Samuel and Bella (Cope) Kates. He was a graduate of the University of Maine and had worked in the New Bedford area for many years in retail. He was a member of Tifereth Israel Congregation and was a Shriner and a Mason. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Sheryl Kates of Newton, Todd Kates of Newton and Steven Kates and his wife Susan of Needham; his sister Beryl Zecker of Framingham; his grandchildren, Heather and Brooke Porder, Vitaliy Kates and Adam and Sara Kates; and several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorne St., New Bedford, MA 02740 or to United Cerebral Palsy of Metro Boston, Inc., 71 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Gloria Dressler, 89 CRANSTON – Gloria Dressler died December 18 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in P r ov id e nc e . She was the wife of the late Maurice Dressler. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Fannie (Konovsky) Friedlander. She grew up in Fall River, graduating from Durfee High School in 1942. She moved to Providence after she was married and lived in Cranston for the last forty years. She is survived by her daughter Maureen (Barry) and her son Michael (Amy), seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was the sister of Marilyn Levine (Julius) and the late Wilbert Friedlander (Irma).Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Leo Kaufman, 86 CRANSTON – Leo Kaufman died January 9 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Morris and Gertrude (Broomfield) Kaufman, he had lived in Warwick, then Florida for 41 years, before moving to Cranston in 2009. He served as a Navy Seabee during WW-II, stationed in Okinawa and China, and was a member of the Seabee Veterans of America. On September 28, 2013, he was among the largest contingent of veterans to be flown on The Honor Flight Network to Washington, D.C., to see the WWII Memorial. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Kaufman Ricci, his grandsons, David G. and
Michael J. Ricci, his son-in-law, John M. Ricci, his brother, Melvin Kaufman, his sister-in-law, Francine Kaufman and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his seven siblings. Contributions may be made to Seabee Veterans of America, 189 School Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Alvin Maurice Krasner, 85 BURBANK, Calif. – Alvin Maurice Krasner died December 19. Born in Providence, July 7, 1928 to the late Jacob and Lillian Krasner, he was one of five children. He was married to the late Irma Krasner and was the father of the late James Howard Krasner. He is survived by his son Sheldon and two grandchildren. He spent many loving years with his partner, Arlene Kelman. He was a Navy Pilot in World War II. He received a Ph. D. in the field of hypnotherapy. He was a member of the Masons, The Civil Air Patrol and was a recreational pilot. He founded The American Institute of Hypnotherapy, and a Ph.D. program. He authored “The Wizard Within,” still used as a textbook. Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Seymour W. “Sy” Kushner, 85 WELLESLEY, MASS. – Seymour W. “Sy” Kushner died December 28. He was the husband of Sylvia A. (Weinstein) Kushner and father of Marc A. Kushner (Laurie Salitan) and Joel L. Kushner (David Wolff). He was the grandfather of Emily Kushner Salitan, Nora Kushner Salitan, Estuardo Kushner Wolff and Ella Blum Kushner Rodriguez; he was also the brother of Russell Kushner and the late Diane (Kushner) Kaunfer, and
uncle and friend to many. Born in Boston to Al and Mary (Yorra) Kushner, he earned a BS from Northeastern University and was a Loyal Mason and Master of the 100th Anniversary of Adelphi Lodge A.F and A.M. Contributions may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital (giving.childrenshospital.org), 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115 or to the Kalsman Institute on Judaism & Health at Hebrew Union College-JIR (huc. edu/donate), 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796.
Howard G. Pinsly, 69 PROVIDENCE – Howard G. Pinsly died January 2. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Melvin and Etta (Gorman) Pinsly. He was the owner of the former Fryes Cigar Store. He was a graduate of Syracuse University. He was the brother of Sharon Williams and her husband, Larry, of North Kingstown and Mitchell Pinsly and his wife, Sandra, of Elkins Park, Pa. He was the uncle of Jeremy, Mat-
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thew, and Melissa and the great uncle of Max. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
Sally Pressman, 81 CRANSTON – Sally Pressman, died January 8. She was the wife of the late Joel Pressman. Born in Fall River, Mass., a daughter of the late Charles and Lena (Shogel) Kabalkin, she had lived in Cranston for more than 50 years, previously living in Providence. She was a bookkeeper for Wave Credit Union for over 35 years, retiring last year. She was a member of Temple Torat Yisrael. She was the mother of Rhonda Pack and her husband, Robert, of Middletown, Conn., and Ellen Freeman and her husband, Richard, of Sharon, Mass., and sister of the late Everett Kabalkin. She was the grandmother of Jared and Lauren. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.