Goldie Rudacevsky, 84

WARWICK, R.I. – Goldie Rudacevsky died Aug. 23 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Rudacevsky. Born in Fall River, Mass., a daughter of the late Israel and Celia (Cohen) Sanft, she had lived in Warwick for 21 years, previously living in Cranston.

She was an accounts payable manager at West Bay Community Center in Warwick for nine years, a secretary at Cranston General Hospital for 15 years and owner of Rudy’s Deli in Cranston for nine years, retiring in 2002. She had schooling in computer science and was very computer-savvy. She was also an avid reader, enjoyed cooking and was very family-oriented. 

Devoted mother of William Rudacevsky and his wife, Nancy, of Cranston; Lynda Rudacevsky and her husband, Diego Campanile, of Naples, Italy; and the late Henry Rudacevsky. Dear sister of Aaron Sanft of Mesa, Ariz.; Ethel Schwartz of Swansea, Mass.; and the late Lloyd, Abraham, Louis, Sonny, Bertha, Ruth, Rose and Shirley. Loving grandmother of Andrea, Giordana, Matteo, Alicia, Audra and the late Adam. Cherished great-grandmother of Gianna, Isabella, Natalia, Ramel, Azarel, and Brielle. Adored great-great-grandmother of Chrisgianno.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906.