Marilyn Winoker, 88

CRANSTON, R.I. – Marilyn Horovitz Winoker passed away on June 4 at home. She was the wife of James Robert Winoker for nearly 66 years.  She was the daughter of the late Sigmund and Dora (Seidel) Horovitz.  She was the sister of the late Murray Howard, and his wonderful wife and children.  She was the mother of three children, Susan L. Winoker, David M. Winoker (Kristin) and Steven E. Winoker (Nina).  She was the grandmother of six, Joshua Resnik (Desire), Alissa Resnik Rubin, Zachary Winoker, Alexander Winoker, Elliot Winoker and Charlotte Winoker, and great-grandmother of two, Aiden Resnik and Ezra Rubin. She had many loving cousins. 

She was a graduate of Hope High School and Boston University School of Public Relations and Communications.  She was the recipient of the Charlotte Brown-Mayer Award in Public Relations and Communications. 

She supported her husband in all activities throughout his three-year military career.  Marilyn partnered with her husband in BB Greenberg Co. for over 35 years.  She, together with her husband and son, David, founded Belvoir Properties which their daughter and sister, Susan later joined. 

She was a founding member of the Grandparents Guild of the Children’s Museum. She was a former board member of the following organizations and honorary trustee of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Board of Higher Education of RI, acting chairman of the Industrial Building and Recreational Authority, Children’s Crusade, Economic Council, Vice President of Women’s Division of Jewish Federation of RI, founding member of Children’s Theater in RI, Temple Emanu-El, former Vice President of Preserve Rhode Island. She was a member of Commodores of Rhode Island, Jewish Community Center, Insight-Rhode Island, and Woman of the Year Award of YWCA. She was a member of the Dunes Club, Hope Club and the University Club.

Marilyn has been a Fellow of Brandeis University for over 35 years.  She was a beloved supporter of our community and was adored by all who knew her.  Marilyn had a special gift to make all who either just met her or were close to her, comfortable in all situations.  She was the ultimate hostess, sharing of herself with those fortunate enough to be part of her extended family.  Her family will miss her forever, but she will always be in our hearts. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El or the Rhode Island Philharmonic or the charity of your choice.