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shirt to prove it. Contributions may be made to the Rhonda Beth Goldstein Scholarship Fund, 53 Bittersweet Lane, Wakefield, R.I. 02879 or SOVA Community Food and Resource Program, 16439 Vanowen Street Van Nuys, Calif. 91406.
Mark David Broman Goldstein, 28 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Mark David Broman Goldstein passed away Feb. 18 in San Francisco. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Dr. Richard Bruce and Donna Lynn (Broman) Goldstein of Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Rhode Island. Mark was a musician who specialized in the bass guitar. Dear brother of Robert Goldstein of Warwick and Michele Meek and her husband Geoff of Providence. Loving grandson of Jerry and Rose (Cohen) Broman of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and the late Martin and Molly (Thaler) Goldstein. He is also survived by his uncle, Steven Broman of Warwick, his aunt, Laurie Goldstein of Edgewater, N.J., two nieces, Mirabelle and Amelia Meek and a cousin, Sydney Broman of East Greenwich. Mark cherished his family and he was a loyal friend. He loved his dogs Janie and Jimmy. Music was his life. Contributions in his memory may be made to Potter League for Animals, P.O. Box 412, Newport, R.I. 02840.
Edwin Gross, 72 CRANSTON,
R.I. – Edwin Gross died Feb. 12 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Schwartz) Gross. They were married for 43 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Rakatansky) Gross, he had lived in Cranston for 43 years. He was a master sergeant, working full time at the Air National Guard, retiring in 2003. He was a Vietnam air force veteran. He was in the military for 35 years, serving 29 in the R.I. Air National Guard 102nd AC & W Squad. He was a member of the R.I. Philatelic Society, serving as a past treasurer. He was a member of the National Guard Retiree Association, R.I. Ret. Combat Communications, Temple Am David and the Cranston Senior Center, serving on its board. He was the devoted father of Mark Gross of Cranston. Dear brother of Irwin Gross of Boynton Beach, Fla., Paul Gross of Mandeville, La., and the late Gerald Gross. Contributions in his memory
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886 or Home & Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 North Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.
Evelyn (Granoff) Hornstein, 84 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Evelyn (Granoff) Hornstein died Feb. 8. She was the wife of Abner Hornstein. Born in Providence, the daughter of Jacob and Fay (Kadish) Granoff, she was a lifelong resident of Providence. She was a graduate of Hope High School and worked at Brown and Sharp before marrying Abner “Bob” Hornstein. She had many friends in the Elmhurst area of Providence, where she was well-known as an amicable and kind person. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Steven Hornstein and Fay Hornstein Pizer. She was the sister of the late Marvin Granoff. ContrIbutions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island, 100 Niantic Ave., Providence, R.I. 02907.
Arlene R. Luber, 83
DELRAY BEACH, FLA. – Arlene R. Luber died unexpectedly Feb. 14 at Delray Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Robert Luber of Delray Beach, Fla. They were married for 39 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Martin and Ada (Schwartz) Bernstein, she had lived in Delray Beach, Fla., for 10 years, previously living in Cranston. She was a devoted teacher to her students. She was a member of Temple Beth-El, the National Education Association and Crestwood Country Club. She was an avid golfer, duplicate bridge player and bowler. She was the devoted mother of Richard Decof of Coconut Creek, Fla., Bethany DecofHazlett of San Francisco, Calif., and Lee Decof of Phoenix, Ariz. Dear sister of Jan Lamchick of Kendall, Fla. Loving grandmother of David Decof. Contributions in her memory may be made to The American Heart Association, 275 Westminster St., Providence, R.I. 02903, The American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886 or Hadassah, 17 Pocahontas Dr., Middletown, R.I. 02842.
Roslyn Markoff, 84 CRANSTON, R.I. – Roslyn Markoff died Feb. 15 surrounded by her loving family at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Burton Markoff. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Barnett and Katie (Sirk) Falcofsky, she had lived in Cranston for 15 years, previously residing in Pawtucket. She was a member of Temple Beth-El, the Jewish Historical Society and a life member of
Hadassah. She attended University of Rhode Island. She was kind and loving to all who knew her. Devoted mother of Susan Dressler and her husband Gary of Cranston, Caryn O’Connor of Peace Dale and Nancy Chodak and her husband Alan of Pittsford, N.Y. Dear sister of the late Etta Jane Schaeffer. Loving grandmother of Allison, Zoe, Adam and Gabe. Cherished great-grandmother of Isaac. Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Beth-El.
Morton J. Pomerantz, 87 WARWICK, R.I. – Morton J. Pomerantz died Feb. 7 in Delray Beach, Fla. He was the beloved husband of Annette (Silverman) Pomerantz. They were married for 63 years. Born in New York City, a son of the late Jack and Rebecca (Schoenberg) Pomerantz, he had lived in Warwick since 1992, previously living in Cranston. He was an insurance salesman for Prudential, retiring in 1982. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of Temple Sinai, the Jewish War Veterans and was on the board of directors for West Bay Residential Services. He was the devoted father of Paul Pomerantz and his wife, Judith, of Sharon, Mass., Jill Goodman of West Warwick, Lynne Pomerantz of Johnston and the late Sheldon Pomerantz. The dear brother of Sandra Diamond of Sudbury, Mass., and the late Florence Steiner. Loving grandfather of Lindsay, Reuben and Nathan. Contributions in his memory may be made to West Bay Residential Services, 158 Knight Street, Warwick, R.I. 02886.
Faye B. Rosen, 92 LINCOLN, R.I. – Faye B. Rosen died suddenly Feb. 12 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Hilton Rosen. Born in New York, N.Y., a daughter of the late Jules and Marcia (Goldstein) Schwarz, she had lived in Lincoln for 40 years. She was the devoted mother of Richard Fain and his wife Tina of Cranston and Sharron Brandt and her companion Jed Arkin of Hartsdale, N.Y. Grandmother of Bethany Lane and great-grandmother of Emma and Carly Lane. Cherished aunt of Roberta Arsac of Cranston. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886.
Helen Silverberg, 94 WARWICK, R.I. – Helen Silverberg, of Tamarisk Assisted Living, died on Feb. 10. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Harold Silverberg. Predeceased by sister Selma (Bubbles) Mlawsky. Survived by son, Bert Silverberg; daughters Zelda (Robert) Sparks; Ann Silver-
berg (Terry Kelleher); Paula (Michael) Goldberg; Amy (Kevin) Olson. Grandchildren Martha Sparks (John McWhorter); Sarah Goldberg; Aaron Sparks (Natalie Blackman); Johanna Goldberg; Daniel and Shira Olson; Jia Kelleher. Great-grandchildren Dahlia and Vanessa McWhorter. American “mother” to Israeli “son”, Benny Mer. Aunt, cousin, friend, teacher and inspiration to many. Born in New York City to the late Berthold and Martha Mendelson, she lived in Cranston from 1955 until moving to Tamarisk Assisted Living in 2005. She was a graduate of City College of New York and earned a master’s degree from New York University in retailing. She was a buyer at Bloomingdales and then traded in retail for education, becoming a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Ledyard, Conn. She later earned a teaching degree from R.I. College and a master’s in library science from the University of Rhode Island. She taught first grade in both Cranston and Coventry and finished her career as a Coventry school librarian. She was famous for opening her home to all of her children’s friends and hosted many cast parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations, a tradition that continued after she moved to Tamarisk. Upon her retirement, she and Harold attended 166 Elderhostels and delighted in travel and learning. She was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael. As a volunteer, she delivered Meals on Wheels and ushered at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Gloria J. Spivack, 86 WARWICK, R.I. – Gloria J. Spivack died Feb. 14 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Spivack. Born in Boston, Mass., daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Hart) Richmond. She had lived in Warwick for two years, previously living in East Greenwich and Cranston. She was a piano teacher, retiring, only two years ago, a homemaker and community volunteer. She was a member of the Schubert and Chopin clubs, Hadassah and Temple Torat Yisrael. She was the mother of Elaine Katz and her husband, Daniel, of South Orange, N.J., and Robert Spivack and his wife, Rachel, of Gilroy, Calif. Loving grandmother of Gabriel Katz and the late Benjamin Katz. Contributions in her memory may be made to Providence Hebrew Day School, 450 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906 or Temple Torat Yisrael, 1251 Middle Rd., East Greenwich, R.I. 02818.
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Sherwin Zaidman, 80 WARWICK, R.I. – Sherwin Zaidman died Feb. 24 at home. He was the beloved husband of Rhoda (Broman) Zaidman, for 56 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Abraham and Evelyn (Greenberg) Zaidman, he called Warwick his home for 53 years. He was an accountant and controller in the automobile business for 50 years, retiring 16 years ago. He was a graduate of Hope High School (Class of 1952) and Johnson & Wales College (Class of 1959). An Air Force veteran, he served in Okinawa during the Korean Conflict. Sherwin was a member of Temple Am David, South Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association, Post 23 of the Jewish War Veterans, Touro Fraternal Association, a board member of Camp JORI, a board member of Moes Chitim, and a former treasurer and board member of Temple Torat Yisrael. Devoted father of Helene Zaidman of Cranston, Debra Johnson of Providence and Gail Davidson and her husband Ken of Warwick. Dear brother of the late Norman Zaidman. Loving grandfather of Alannah Johnson. Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Am David or Beacon Hospice, 1130 Ten Rod Road, Ste. C-104, North Kingstown, R.I. 02852.
Mary Zisserson, 100 WARWICK, R.I. – Mary Port Zisserson died on Feb. 23 at Kent Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Sadie (Chorney) Port and the wife of the late Sidney Zisserson. She is survived by her children, Shayna Pitt (Bruce) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Joel Zisserson (Francis) of Cranston, and Paul Zisserson (Leah) of Lake Frederick, Va. She was the sister of Ira Port and the late Esther Goldman, Anne Leventhal and Leonard Port. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mary was the quintessential woman of her generation: intensely devoted to husband, children and relatives, which made her circle of family and friends paramount in her life. She was always proud to declare herself “modern” in her ability to adapt to the changes that occur over a lifetime of a century. This past June, Mary celebrated her 100th birthday at a party attended by her many loving relatives and friends. Their devotion to and love for her was a way that they could reciprocate the years of love and devotion she had for them. Contributions in her memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St., Providence, R.I.