Mitchell Pinsly

Pinsly, Mitchell, 78, died at his home in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Sandra (Promisloff) Pinsly for fifty-six years.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Mitchell was the son of Melvin and Etta Pinsly. He was predeceased by his brother, Howard. Mitchell was the devoted father of Jeremy Pinsly of Warwick RI and Matthew Pinsly and his wife Marcy of Miami Beach, Florida and was the loving grandfather of Max and Madeleine. Also surviving are his sister Sharon Williams and her husband Larry of North Kingstown, RI, and his niece Melissa Montiero and husband Brian and great nieces Abbie and Avery. Mitchell was the faithful master to his beloved dog, Rosey. He is also survived by a host of friends and family.

Mitchell lived in Pennsylvania for over fifty-two years before returning to Rhode Island in 2020. He attended Temple University and was a graduate of Temple University School of Law. Mitchell was a well-respected litigator who practiced in Philadelphia for decades at Margolis Edelstein. While attending law school, he taught special needs students in the Philadelphia School District. Mitchell served as President of Congregation Melrose Bnai-Israel Emanuel in Elkins Park, PA, and dedicated his time volunteering at the Abington Free Library.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11 AM at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston RI. Shiva will be observed at his late residence, 10 Driver Lane South Kingstown, RI. 02879 Wednesday October 30, 2024, at 7 pm. Contributions in his memory may be made to NAMI Rhode Island, Congregation Beth David, Narragansett, RI, or a charity of the donor's choice.