David Zemel, 97
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CRANSTON, R.I. – David Zemel died May 19 at Scandinavian Home. He was the husband of the late Rifka (Zislis) Zemel. Born in Brichane, Romania, a son of the late Yisrael and Ruchel Zemel, he had lived in Cranston for 29 years, previously living in New York. David was a member of the former Congregation Shaare Zedek.
David moved to New York from Thernovtsy, Ukraine. David had a full life, and he was a decorated WWII veteran.
He was the father of Raisa Shayevich and her husband, Ervin, of Cranston and the late Sonya Peker. He was the grandfather of Albina, Marina, Evelyn and Bella. He was the great-grandfather of Kiva, Dino and Armand.
Contributions may be made to Scandinavian Home, 1811 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905.
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