Herbert Singer, 88

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Herbert Singer died suddenly on Feb. 7 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Marcia (Alpert) Singer and former husband of Jacqueline (Sorgman) Singer. Born in Boston, Mass., a son of the late Lawrence and Rose (Karp) Singer, he had lived in Pawtucket for two years, previously residing in Cranston and Warwick. 

Herb was the owner of Hillhouse Ltd. in Providence for 43 years, retiring 19 years ago. He was a past president of Temple Am David, a member of Touro Fraternal Association, and a board member of the Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association. He was a volunteer for the Kosher Meals on Wheels program. Herb graduated from Colby College, Class of ’49.

Devoted father of Mark Singer of Denton, Texas; Charles Singer and his wife Jan of Natick, Mass.; and Betsy Singer Cable and her husband Rob of Pawtucket. Dear brother of the late Ernest and Robert Singer. Loving grandfather of Halle, Jack, Lucas, Jonathan, Andrew, Dylan, Jacob, Anna and Adam. Cherished great-grandfather of Tammah.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Kosher Meals on Wheels, c/o Jewish Family Services, 959 N Main St, Providence, R.I. 02904 or American Heart Association, 1 State Street, #200, Providence, R.I. 02908.