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ana chul
February 14, 2017
We havent been in touch for so long... but the love remains.
John Cherkofsky
October 8, 2016
I remember with fondness Melba, I worked with her at Kaplan Jewelers in Cranston, RI.
I loved her and all of the Kaplan family. I left to work on Cape Cod in 1979 just before Jerry & and his wife were killed in their unfortunate airplane accident.
I shall always remember the warmth and love of the entire Kaplan family.
John Cherkofsky
formerly of Warwick, RI
Carol Nickerson Wright
May 23, 2015
I worked in the office at Kaplan's during my senior year at Cranston High. I will always remember the wonderful atmosphere there.
March 22, 2015
Melba was a classy lady. She was a dear friend of my Mother's (Florence Newman) in Pompano Beach, Florida.
My condolences to you all.
Maxine Goldin
March 17, 2015
Dear Mindy & Bruce and family,
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your grandmother. My prayers and thoughts are with your entire family.
Brenda L. Marchwicki
Fran & Jack Walsh
March 14, 2015
Richard and Family,so sorry to hear of your loss.
March 13, 2015
Richard,
We just heard the sad news of the passing of your
dear Mother. She was a wonderful lady, and will
be missed by all.
Beverly and. Bernie. Goldberg--Florida
Joseph Del Sesto
March 12, 2015
Mindy, Ron, Bruce & the entire Kaplan family, my sincere condolences on the loss of Melba. She was a great family matriarch. Thoughts and prayers with you all and your entire family. May she rest in peace.
Helene & Larry Freed
March 11, 2015
We will always remember the smile & joyfullness of Melba.
She was a fine lady!
Gordon & Elaine Robinson
March 11, 2015
Richard, so sorry about your mothers passing.As you remember my mother passed away at the same age. Our whole family sends their condolences.
John Garneau
March 10, 2015
Ron, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I apologize that I am not able to attend the services but know that I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers for peace
Jennifer Monti
March 10, 2015
Ronny, Kim, Mindy and Bruce and the rest of the family. We are very sorry for your loss. I know nanny Melba was very very special to you all. With love, Jenn and Jimmy Monti
Stella/Fred/Kathy Zanoff
March 10, 2015
Richard - so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful and fun loving person and will be missed. The Zanoff Family
March 10, 2015
Dear Richard and family sorry for your loss. Melba was a lovely lady and loved by all
Helene Klein
Steven Summers
March 9, 2015
She will be missed!!
HaMakom yenachem et'chem b'toch shar avay'lay Tzion vee'Yerushalayim!
May God comfort Melba's family among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem!
James Clancy
March 9, 2015
The Good Lord has taken MELBA Home.She will now light up Heaven as She did here.
James Clancy
March 9, 2015
The Good Lord has taken You Home;To Light up all Heaven as You have done for all here.
Paul & Esta Avedisian
March 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Melba was a lovely lady. She will be missed by many.
Paul and Esta Avedisian
Terry and Alan Haydt
March 9, 2015
To Richard and the Kaplan family, We share your grief at the passing of an amazing lady. If you use the stars to count your many memories of Melba, you will probably run out of stars first!
Richard DiGennaro
March 9, 2015
To Richard and the entire Kaplan family, I was saddened to hear of Melba's passing. She was truly a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 9, 2015
We remember her well. A real lady. Our prayers and thought to her entire family.
Sabra, Jack and Family
March 9, 2015
We remember Melba well. A true lady. Our thoughts and prayers to her entire family. Jack, Sabra and our family
Scott & Barbara Beland
March 9, 2015
Our condolences go out to the entire family
paul zisserson
March 9, 2015
Condolences to the Kaplan family. Like so my Cranstonians, my mother shopped at Kaplan's and in the Kaplan tradition, was always treated like an old friend. In their very old age, my late mother, Mary, and Melba became very close friends at Tamarisk. Toward the end of my mother's life, Melba would make the long trek down the corridor to visit her friend and to sit in a special chair my mother set aside for her. Very fitting for a very special lady.
Cap Frank
March 8, 2015
Caddying for Mrs. Kaplan and my mother was a delight. Fond memories of the two of them and Belle Frank on many a pleasant summer late afternoons in Rehoboth! What a charming, caring person. So glad our paths crossed.
Howie Gladstone
March 8, 2015
condolences go out to all the family---at this dark time.....
March 8, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
SANDRA CEREL
March 8, 2015
DEAR RICHARD , IT IS WITH SADNESS THAT I WISH YOU ALL MY CONDOLENCES UPON HEARING THE LOSS OF MELBA . SHE WAS A VERY RESPECTED PERSON IN THE CRANSTON AREA., AND I KNOW HOW VERY MUCH SHE'LL BE MISSED BY YOU AND THE COMMUNITY, . SINCERELY , SANDY CEREL FLA.
March 8, 2015
March 8, 2015
Emma Orabona
March 8, 2015
Dear Mindy and Bruce...I treasure the memories of the
Christmas Eve parties spent with Melba..she was always entertaining with her stories. So sorry for your loss. Tthoughts,love and prayers are with you. Emma and Herbert Orabona
Eileen and Lourdes
March 8, 2015
Our condolences to the family of a great lady. She leaves us with a heart full of happy memories. She will be greatly missed.
March 7, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman. She was special in so many ways and loved by everyone who knew her. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Fondly, Marsha and Allen Kirshenbaum
March 7, 2015
donna lima johnson
March 7, 2015
Mindy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Grandmother seemed like an amazing, strong loving woman, Its no wonder you have all those incredible qualities. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything at all I can do, it would be my pleasure.
Warm regards always to you and your family.
Donna Lima Johnson
Joseph Del Sesto
March 7, 2015
To the entire Kaplan family, I am so sorry to hear of Melba's passing. My condolences, may she rest in peace. She was a great matriarch.
March 7, 2015
To Mindy, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Grandma. When you were telling me about her the other day, I could feel the love and compassion you had for her. May your memories and faith help you through this time. Your Grandma will always live in your heart. Janice Valedofsky (Eileen LoCicero's Mom)
Greg Rotmer
March 7, 2015
She was such a special lady to all of us! My memories from earliest days spent with my own grandparents who cherished hers & James' friendship at the store, Crestwood and the Kapock Tree Inn in Fla. all the way forward to times spent with her here in Cranston when my own children would raid her house for chocolates and hopefully make her smile for a few brief minutes. All equally warm memories of her and her wonderful family. Bless her long, spirited life. Thinking of you all.
Helen Arlia
March 7, 2015
Thinking of you all..Mindy you gave her so much love and care...love Helen and Kelly
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