Harold Koslow, 90

GREENVILLE, R.I. – Harold Koslow, from Village at Waterman Lake, died June 16 at the Village. He was the beloved husband of Harriett (Wiesel) Koslow for 70 years. Born in Boston, Mass., a son of the late Franklin and Rebecca (Rubin) Koslow, he had lived in Cranston for many years before moving to Greenville more than three years ago. He was the owner of Colonial Pharmacy in Providence for 30 years and was a Hospital Pharmacy administrator for the State of Rhode Island for 20 years. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and received a master’s in Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island. He was trained for war by the U.S. Navy at Notre Dame University. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving in the European Theater and was one of the youngest captains of a ship, at 19.

He was a past member of Temple Torat Yisrael and a past president of the Rotary Club. Devoted father of Franklin Koslow and his wife Kathleen of Foster and Linda Gershon and her husband Dr. Michael of Warwick. Dear brother of the late Herbert and Mitchell Koslow. Loving grandfather of Jonathan (Melissa) Gershon, David (Lisa) Gershon, Jesse (Megan) Koslow and Evan Koslow. Cherished great-grandfather of Mia, Ava, Josh and Jake.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2348 Post Road, Ste. 202, Warwick, R.I. 02886 or Home & Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 North Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.