Joseph L. Margolis

MARGOLIS, JOSEPH L., 101, a resident of Warwick and longtime resident of Providence, died Wed., Sept. 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Anna (Davidson) Margolis to whom he had been married for 77 years, and his son the late Michael Margolis.

Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Morris and Helen (Schiffnagel) Margolis. Mr. Margolis's first job was with City Hall Hardware; in 1929 he started and owned Industrial Supply Co. in Providence. During WWII after working a full day at his business he went to work at the Providence Shipyard building what were known as Victory Ships. After over 65 years in business he retired in 1995. Mr. Margolis served as President of South Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association, was President of Sharee Zedek Synagogue; and was a lifetime member of the Elks Club.

He leaves his loving family, daughters-in-law, Susan Smith of Providence, Patricia Margolis Alessandro of FL; his grandchildren, Dr. Gary Margolis and his wife Dr. Penny Shtull of Richmond, VT, Dr. Amy Delorie and her husband Dr. Christopher Delorie of Stratham, NH, Dr. Debra Margolis and her husband Dr. Robert Dorf of Merrimack, NH and 7 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his great nephews, Dr. Henry Margolis and his wife Marla Shatkin of Natick, MA, Dr. Marshall Margolis and his wife Carol Drake of Freehold, NJ; 2 great nephews, 1 great niece and 2 great great nephews. He was the brother of the late Louis Margolis.

A Funeral Service will be held TODAY, Thurs., Sept. 25, 2008 at 1:30 P.M., in the Samuel Priest Chapel, Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. Relatives & friends are invited. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to: Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Dr., Warwick, RI 02886. Shiva will be private.

The family was assisted with the arrangements by SUGARMAN- SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL.