Victor Tulenfeld, 88

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Victor Tulenfeld died Jan. 2, 2016.  He was the husband of Rose (Levis) Tulenfeld. Born in Romania, the son of the late Marcu and Betty (Victorovici) Tulenfeld, he had been a resident of Rhode Island since immigrating in 1965.

Victor’s first career was as an actor in the Jewish Theatre in Bucharest, Romania for 15 years until Communism forced him to leave the theater and learn a trade. He then worked as a goldsmith both in Romania and the United States. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El, an avid theater and concert goer, boater, singer and historian with a smile and a story for everyone he met. Victor will always be remembered for his tremendous love for life.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter Roxanne L. Tulenfeld of Guilford, Conn.  He was the brother of the late Frida Braunstein of Haifa, Israel. 

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