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Garfinkel, Richard Z., 85, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Kent County Hospital in Warwick. He was the devoted and loving husband of Sandra L. (Brown) Garfinkel for 43 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jack and Zelda (Gabrilowitz) Garfinkel, he had lived in Cranston for 52 years. Richard was a Temple Sinai member, a Redwood Lodge #35 AF & AM member, a loyal long-term Touro Fraternal member, a former Master Mason with the Rhode Island Shriners and a former member of Temple Am David. A longtime fan of sports, he was often found watching a game with his cat, Lady Paws, firmly in his lap.
Aside from his wife, Sandra, Richard was a dedicated brother of Stephen M. Garfinkel of Narragansett, he was a beloved uncle to Todd Garfinkel, Paul Garfinkel, his wife Emily, Edward Shlesinger, his wife, Darlene, and Andrew Shlesinger, his wife Mary.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Beverly Paris
March 7, 2025
My dear Sandy, I was so sad to hear of the passing of your dear husband Richard. He was loved by all. May his memories be a blessing
and may he rest in peace honey
Love, Beverly
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