Rita Eisman

EISMAN, RITA
85, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2018 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving A. Eisman, daughter of the late Fannie (Brandwein) and Samuel Schweitzer of Brooklyn, New York, and sister of the late Myra Ellen Cooke. Rita is survived by her two daughters Sharon and Bonnie Eisman, both of Warwick, her incredibly devoted dog Goody (aka Goomba), and two feathered family members, Oscar and Felix, who now live at Foster Parrots, an exotic wildlife sanctuary. Rita was born in New York, attended Prospect Heights High School and Brooklyn College. She was smart, tough, funny, and an avid animal lover and advocate. Rita was a Docent Emeritus at the Roger Williams Park Zoo where she volunteered for 20 years, and the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona for ten years. She was Member at Large of the East Greenwich Animal Protection League, where she also served as President for six years, and a long time member of Defenders for Animals in Providence. Rita was a Life member of Hadassah, a Member of Temple Beth El, and the Mahjongg Club. She enjoyed Bridge and Canasta as well. Rita is also survived by her Nephew Jeffrey Cooke and his family of North Kingstown, and Steven Cooke and family of Kennewick, Washington. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity. Shiva will be observed at 434 Red Chimney Dr., Warwick, Tuesday 1-3 & 5-7 and Wednesday 3-6 p.m. For online condolences, visit ShalomMemorialChapel.com.