Stanley B. Abrams, 82

CRANSTON, R.I. – Stanley B. Abrams died Sept. 1 at Steere House, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Finklestein) Abrams. They were married for 55 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Frank and Pauline (Wexler) Abrams, he had lived in Providence before moving to Cranston 18 years ago. He was a co-owner of What Cheer Foods for 25 years, retiring 16 years ago. Stanley was a Korean conflict Navy veteran, serving on the USS Shasta in the Mediterranean. He was a graduate of Hope High, Class of 1950 and Colby College, Class of 1954.

He was a member of Temple Emanu-El in Providence and served on its board.  He was also a past president of the Jewish Historical Association, a member of the RI Holocaust Memorial Museum and was a recipient of the “Never Again” award. In addition, he was a part of the Brown Learning Community. Devoted father of Kenneth Abrams and his wife, Dr. Terri Hasseler, of Cranston, Susan A. Simon and her husband, Barry, of Ramsey, N.J., and the late Andrew Charles Abrams. Dear brother of Delores Younger of Manchester, N.H. Loving grandfather of Dylan, Jacob, Joshua, Jared, and Zachary.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Holocaust Education and Resource Center of R.I., 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906 or the RI Jewish Historical Association, 130 Sessions St., Providence, R.I. 02906 or your favorite charity.