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Jack Kirsh Obituary

KIRSH, JACK, 80, of 251 Chatham Cr., died Monday. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Levin) Kirsh. They were married for 61 years. Born in New York City, NY, a son of the late Sol and Sylvia (Katz) Kirshenbaum, he had lived in Warwick for 6 years, previously living in North Smithfield for 53 years. He was the owner of Bob's Mens Shops and The Closeout Store, both in Woonsocket. Jack was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association. He was a member of Temple Sinai and its brotherhood and a former member of Congregation B'nai Israel, Woonsocket.

Devoted father of Nancy Katcoff and her husband Ben of Rockville, MD, Deborah DeNardo and her husband Stephen of Stamford, CT, Sally Ann Baker and her husband Elliot of Durham, NH and Robert Kirsh and his wife Atara of Merrimack, NH. Dear brother of Harry Kirshenbaum of El Paso, TX and Phyllis Kirshenbaum of New York City, NY. Loving brother-in-law of Dorothy and Donald Horowitz. Adored grandfather of 9. Cherished great-grandfather of twins.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Sinai Endowment Fund, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI 02920. Shiva will be observed at his late residence Wed. 7-9, Thurs. 2-4 and 7-9, Fri. 2-4, and Sat. 7-9 p.m.
Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 10, 2008.

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David Fellman

September 21, 2008

Shirley, Sal and Bobby-
My brother Rob correctly stated that Jack, indeed, was warm, kind and collegial toward us all. He will be sorely missed.

Robert Fellman

September 15, 2008

I and my three brothers all bought clothes and Bar Mitvah suits from Jack at Bob's Mens Shop in Woonsocket in the 70s. When we look back at our Bar Mitzvah pictures we are always reminded of Jack as buying one's first suit was itself a rite of passage. We always enjoyed Jack's warmth and sense of humor. He will always be remembered by our family as an icon within the Jewish Community in Woonsocket, RI. We are saddened to learn of his passing and our throughts and payers are with his family at this difficult time. God bless.

Cousins Ernestine & Peter Vogel

September 11, 2008

Dear Cousin Shirley and family,
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your darling Jack. We loved him and we love you.
Let wonderful memories be of solace.

Lisa & Eric Jacobs

September 10, 2008

Shirley,

Our deepest condolensces to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob, Bernie, Becka, Sean and Sam Reifel

September 10, 2008

We only just heard the news today. Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss.

Kathleen Gibson

September 10, 2008

Tom & I were sad to hear of Jack's death. Our prayers are with you.

Tom & Kathleen Gibson
Wethersfield Commons, Ri

September 10, 2008

Our thoughts are with you. May the love of family and friends be a comfort to you at this sad time.

Our sincerest condolences,
(cousins) Golda and Herb Stoltze
Buffalo Grove, IL

Robert Belanger

September 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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