Dorothy Horowitz, 92

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Dorothy Levin Horowitz passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. She will be remembered as a loving woman with a huge smile, a devoted wife and mother, loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy, with her quick wit and compassion, made friends easily throughout her life, including many neighbors at Corliss Landing.

Dorothy is survived by her sons, Bruce and his wife, Jane, of Los Angeles, California; and Sandy and his wife, Ellen, of Brookline, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Andrew and his wife, Abigail; Zachary and his wife, Alison; Mitchell; and Bradley; and great-grandsons, Jordan and Caleb. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Kirsh. She was predeceased by Donald, her loving husband of 68 years.

The daughter of the late Harry and Rebecca (Lifshitz) Levin, Dorothy was born on July 13, 1932, in Woonsocket. She graduated from Syracuse University, where she met Donald. While Donald was serving in the U.S. Army in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Dorothy and Donald took advantage of a three-day pass and were married. Fifty years later, their marriage was commemorated in the Providence Journal with a photo from the nuptials.

She lived in Rhode Island all her life. In their retirement, Dorothy and Donald ran a bed and breakfast on Cape Cod, where they enjoyed welcoming guests from all over the world. It was also the site of annual family vacations.

Contributions may be made to Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906.