Joyce Tesler, 91

WARWICK, R.I. – Joyce M. (Cohen) Schreiber Tesler, of Warwick, passed away on Feb. 21, 2022. Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Ira L. Schreiber and the late Marvin J. Tesler. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Max A. and Ethel J. (Blackman) Cohen.

Joyce graduated from Classical High School (’47) and attended Pembroke College (Brown University) earning a batchelor’s degree in sociology (’51). Prior to starting her family, she began her career as a social worker but later devoted her time entirely to her four children. As her children grew older, she returned to the work force and became a successful real estate agent. She was also an active congregant of Temple Sinai for over 50 years.

Joyce could often be found at a card table enjoying weekly canasta, mahjong or bridge games. It was there she met so many who became her lifelong friends. She achieved life master status in bridge, the highest rank in the country. The kitchen was another place of enjoyment where she baked blueberry pies and apple crisps that were known by all but eaten by only the fortunate.

She was the devoted mother of four children: Jill Ann Schreiber of Hamden, Connecticut, Bruce J. Schreiber of Bradenton, Florida, Kenneth A. Schreiber (Anne) of Cranston, and Judith L. Schreiber Rowland (Ray) of Acton, Massachusetts; two stepchildren: Dr. Peter Tesler (Deborah) and Pamela Tesler Howitt (Steven). She was the loving grandmother of Max, Abby and Haley Schreiber, Julia and Jack Rowland, Jennifer Harper, Jake, Lucas and Zachary Tesler and three great-grandchildren: Hannah, Hayden and Hallie Harper.

She was the dear sister of the late Donald A. Cohen; sister-in-law of the late Lois Cohen; mother-in-law of the late Nilda Schreiber and niece of the late Ida Blackman.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ira L. Schreiber Music Fund, c/o Temple Sinai, 30 Hagan Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.