Sanford ‘Sandy’ Perler, 74

CRANSTON, R.I. – Sanford “Sandy” Perler, died Feb. 13 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Bonnie (Berger) Perler. Born in Providence, a son of Ruth (Kaufman) Perler, of Warwick, and the late Samuel Perler, he was a lifelong resident of Cranston. He was the owner of Ocean State Label and Tag Co. for 20 years, retiring several years ago. He previously worked as an accountant for several local companies.

He was a graduate of Bryant College, Class of ’64. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, active with the Jewish Seniors Agency, past President of the Residence Board at Shalom Apartments, and a board member of Camp JORI.

He was the devoted father of Gary Perler and his wife Loren of Mountain Lakes, N.J., and Amy Strom and her husband Anders of Sharon, Mass. Dear brother of Helene (Lawrence) Freed of Worcester, Mass. Loving grandfather of Jed, Libby, Sam, Ruby, and Olivia. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Ste. 2, Norwood, Mass. 02062.