Irwin Covinsky, 83

WARWICK, R.I. – Irwin Covinsky of Delray Beach, Fla., died Oct. 28 at Sunny View Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Shatz) Covinsky. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Rose (Weinberg) Covinsky, he had lived in Delray Beach and Narragansett.

He was an Air Force veteran serving in the Korean Conflict in the 102nd AC & W Squadron. He was a member of Jewish War Veterans Post #23, Redwood Lodge of the Masons and a life member of Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association.

Devoted father of Hope Schachter of Rumford, Robin Porter of Narragansett and the late Debra Covinsky. Dear brother of Adele Snyder of Dallas, Texas. Loving grandfather of Sabra, Joshua, Lacey and Scott. Cherished great-grandfather of Jordan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Parkinson’s Association.