Danielle A. Bessler, 25

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Danielle A. Bessler passed away on Dec. 27 while on vacation in Mexico.  She was the daughter of Barry and Marian (Markowitz) Bessler; sister of Max and Talia; and granddaughter of Morton and Ruth Markowitz, Siegfried and Lala Bessler, and Lea Bessler (z’’l).

Danielle graduated from Maimonides School in Boston and attended Rhode Island College.  She was working as a computer programmer and app developer at Normal in New York City. She was an intelligent and strong young woman. Danielle loved art, cooking, music and especially books.  She defended the people she loved and viewed the world in an infectiously intelligent and loving manner.  To all who knew her, she will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be sent to the family for the eventual distribution through the future Danielle Bessler and James Golick Foundation (for the education of young people in computer science).

Shiva will be observed at her late residence 1/3/15, 6:30-9 p.m.; 1/4, 8-11 a.m. and 2-6 p.m.; 1/5 and 1/6, 6:35-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and 1/7, 6:45-7:30 a.m.