Melvin Kaufman, 89

CRANSTON, R.I. – Melvin “Marty” Kaufman died Feb. 9 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Francine (Blank) Kaufman for 65 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Morris and Gertrude (Broomfield) Kaufman, he was a longtime resident of Cranston, previously living in Warwick. 

He was the owner of Allen’s Furniture in North Kingston for 40 years, retiring in 1990.  Marty was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving stateside. He was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael and Touro Fraternal Association.

He was the father of Neil Kaufman of Cranston and Cindy Morrill and her husband, Richard, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was the dear brother of the late Florence Cohen, Evelyn Goldberg, Sadie Shanfield, Frances Rodinsky, Selma Dubey, John Kaufman and Leo Kaufman. He was the loving grandfather of Eric Morrill and Rachael Morris and adored great-grandfather of Luke Morris, and a cherished uncle to several nieces and nephews.  

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906, the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886, or the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.