Donne Nochomowitz, 75

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Donne Nochomowitz, of Pawtucket, passed away Aug. 4, 2022. Donne was born on March 18, 1947, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was the youngest child to Maish and Millye Nochomowitz and brother to Natalie. Donne attended Marist Brothers High School and graduated from the University of Witwatersand with a degree in accounting. He proudly served in the South African Air Force.

On Aug. 16, 1970, he married the love of his life, Bess (Bortz) Nochomowitz, with whom he shared 52 blissful years of marriage. Together they started their family, welcoming two daughters, Myrese and Candice, and built a solid life together in South Africa surrounded by family and many friends. Donne loved a good adventure and decided to take the ultimate adventure and moved his family to the United States in February 1980.

Donne worked hard and wore many hats. He was not just an accountant but also a COO. He served as president and treasurer of Congregation Beth Sholom in Providence. He was an usher at the Providence Performing Arts Center and was so charming that he was quickly promoted to Aisle Captain.

Donne was an avid volunteer, proudly giving his time at the Ronald McDonald House and the Miriam Hospital after his retirement. He was adored by all of his neighbors and loved drinking a cold beer, barbecuing and swimming in his pool. He treasured his 1977 MG Roadster and often referred to it as his third child!

Donne was most proud of being a husband, a dad and a grandfather. He is survived by his wife Bess, of Pawtucket, daughter Myrese, of Riverside, daughter Candice Gopin and her husband Ian, of Sharon, Massachusetts, and his grandchildren Zoe and Jordan Gopin. Donne also leaves behind a loving sister Natalie Blumberg, of Johannesburg, South Africa, and many nieces and nephews throughout the world.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England, 45 Gay St., Providence, RI 02905. https://rmhcne.org/ronald-mcdonal-house-charities-of-new-england/donation-landing-page