Sarah Mildred Osofsky

1924 - 2023

OSOFSKY, Sarah Mildred, 98, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, RI. Sarah always joked that entering the world on October 30, 1924, was a Halloween welcome, and she spent the rest of her life with a sweet tooth as proof. She passed away at age 98, just six days shy of her 99th birthday. She was a Staff Sgt during WWII, serving as an x-ray technician. She met her beloved husband, Israel Osofsky, on a blind date, married, and moved to his hometown of Bristol, RI, where the first of her children was born. Moving to Cranston, her two daughters soon followed. Tragedy struck when she was widowed in 1963 with three young children. She made raising her children her main priority. When they were small, she set her work hours so she could be there for them both before school began and when they arrived home. She retired as a status verifier for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service at 80. After retirement, she enjoyed socializing with her long-time friends. They met weekly, alternating Mah Jong, Canasta, and Rummy games.

Sarah is survived by her son, James Osofsky of South Deerfield, MA; Susan Osofsky (Jerry Saunders) of Richmond, VA; Karen Osofsky Michelson (Scott Michelson) of Seattle, WA, and grandchildren Rachel Osofsky, Hannah Osofsky, and Matan Michelson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 27 at 11 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston, RI, followed by a Military Salute at Lincoln Park Cemetary, 1469 Post Rd, Warwick, RI. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.