Max Rose, 95

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WARWICK, R.I. – Max Rose died Feb. 24. He was the husband of the late Lenka (Kopolowitz) Rose.

Born in Providence, a son of the late George and Fannie (Foxman) Rose, he was a longtime resident of Rhode Island before moving to Pembroke Pines, Fla.

He was the owner of the former Bugs Bunny Ice Cream and the owner of a downtown Providence parking establishment. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in the South Pacific. He was a former member of Temple Emanu-El.

He is survived by his son Harold Rose and his wife Eileen of North Attleboro, Mass.; and his grandchildren Gregory and Mitchell and his wife Zaida.   

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, R.I. 02906.