Irwin Rubin, 96

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Irwin Rubin died Jan. 9 at the North Scottsdale Retreat. He was the beloved husband of the late Roberta (Spector) Rubin. Born in Providence, a son of the late Max and Annie (Schnabel) Rubin, he had lived in Scottsdale for three years, previously living in Newport, Warwick and Providence.

Irwin was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving in the European theater. He was a gemologist for Ross Simon Jewelers for 25 years, retiring in 1981. During his career, Irwin was a member of the Accredited Gemologist Association, Gemologist Institute of America and the Appraisers Association of America. He was also a member of Temple Shalom, Touro Fraternal Association and Jewish War Veterans. 

He was the devoted father of Carol Lipsky and her husband, Michael, of Scottsdale, and the late Mark Rubin and his surviving wife, Eleanor, of North Kingstown. He was the dear brother of the late Burton Rubin and Ruth Jurmann. He was the loving grandfather of Jeffrey and Jason Lipsky. He was the cherished great-grandfather of Veronica, Allison, Mark and Aaron Jacob Lipsky.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Louis and Goldie Chester Kosher Food Pantry, 1165 N. Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. 

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