Richard Garfinkel, 85

CRANSTON, R.I. – Richard Z. Garfinkel died on March 5, 2025, at Kent County Hospital, in Warwick. He was the devoted and loving husband of Sandra L. (Brown) Garfinkel for 43 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jack and Zelda (Gabrilowitz) Garfinkel, he had lived in Cranston for 52 years. 

Richard was a Temple Sinai member, a Redwood Lodge #35 AF & AM member, a loyal long-term Touro Fraternal member, a former Master Mason with the Rhode Island Shriners and a former member of Temple Am David. A longtime fan of sports, he was often found watching a game with his cat, Lady Paws, firmly in his lap. 

Aside from his wife, Sandra, Richard was a dedicated brother of Stephen M. Garfinkel, of Narragansett. He was a beloved uncle to Todd Garfinkel; Paul Garfinkel and his wife, Emily; Edward Shlesinger and his wife, Darlene; and Andrew Shlesinger and his wife, Mary.
Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.