Phyllis Beckenstein, 82

WARWICK, R.I. – Phyllis Beckenstein, 82, died Dec. 16, 2022, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving Beckenstein with whom she shared 40 wonderful years.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Sugarman) Minsky. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester.

She was the dear sister of Arline Porter and her late husband, Calvin Porter, of Peabody, Massachusetts, and Stephen Minsky and his wife, Kay, of Columbia, South Carolina.

She was the devoted mother of Larry Beckenstein and his wife, Michelle, of Manchester, New Hampshire; Louis Beckenstein and his wife, Gilda, of Scituate; Brian Beckenstein and his wife, Alexandra, of Mansfield, Massachusetts; and Neal Beckenstein of Pembroke, Massachusetts. She was the loving grandmother of David, Jacob, Jessica, Joseph and Shana.

She lived most of her life in Warwick, raising four boys and enjoyed spending summers at Scarborough Beach and Ocean Beach. Phyllis always cared for her friends, especially her longtime friend from Worcester, Phyllis Solod. She enjoyed bowling and spent some time as a home health aid. She especially enjoyed walks through Roger William’s Park. Phyllis will always be remembered for her kind heart.

Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association – RI Chapter, 245 Waterman St., #306, Providence, RI 02906 or a charity of your choice.