Rachel L. Glick, 95

WEST WARWICK, R.I. – Rachel Glick of Quincy, Mass., died Nov. 14 at the West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving “Itsie” Glick. Born in Boston, Mass., a daughter of the late Louis and Fannie (Green) Rosen, Rachel was an eternal optimist who sincerely believed that there was good in everyone. She had a nearly unquenchable passion for learning, her community, her friends and family. As a young woman, she embarked on a long career as a hairdresser at Filene’s. Upon retirement, she pursued a new career in gerontology, graduating with a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts in 1989 at the age of 70. Rachel was an active participant in many organizations in the greater Boston area. She was a member of the former Jewish Community Center in Quincy and past president of its Sisterhood. She also volunteered regularly with the Massachusetts Medicare Agency to help with various senior educational outreach initiatives. One of her favorite pastimes was writing poetry. 

She was a devoted mother to Dr. Richard Glick and his wife, Lynn, of Cranston, and Linda Glick and her husband, Elliot Landes, of Winters, Calif. She was a loving grandmother to Hava, Zachary, Cheryl and Laura, a cherished great grandmother to Isaac and Sammy, and a dear sister to William Rosen of Boston and the late Bob, Ted, and Harry Rosen and Wilma Tannenholtz.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 72 River Park St., Ste. 202, Needham Heights, Mass., 02494, the West View Nursing Home, 239 Legris Ave., West Warwick, R.I. 02893 or Gentiva Hospice, 2374 Post Rd., Ste. 206, Warwick, R.I. 02886. 

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