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BENNETT GREENSTEIN Obituary

GREENSTEIN, BENNETT L., age 53, of Newton, Massachusetts, formerly of Providence, died at home on Monday, November 16.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Lang Greenstein, his daughters, Becca Lang Greenstein and Ilana Sophie Greenstein, his mother, Barbara Levine, father, Robert N. Greene, stepmother, Dorcas Greene and stepfather, George A. Levine. His stepsisters are Marsha Books and Patti Boochever. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Sarah Lang.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy Carolyn Greene Endowment Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation, One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 23, 2009.

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November 24, 2009

Both Joanne and I feel sad and shocked upon hearing this news. We send waves of love and compassion to everyone involved, particularly to my cousins, Barbara and Dorothy and to Bennett's children.
John Livingstone and
Joanne Gaffney-Livingstone.

November 23, 2009

Dear Greenstein Family,
We are sorry about the loss of your son, grandson and husband, Bennett Greenstein. We are a group called The Compassionate Friends, created to help bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.
I lost my younger son Cameron 12 years ago and the Compassionate Friends have helped me immeasurably.
We meet once a month and can be reached at www.tcfprovidence.com.
We are thinking of you and send our most heartfelt condolences.
Most sincerely,
Morgan

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