Myer Grossman, 94

WARWICK, R.I. – Myer Grossman died June 6 at Tamarisk. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Malachowsky) Grossman. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Esther (Lieberstein) Grossman, he had lived in Warwick for over 20 years, previously living in Providence.

He was a produce manager at First National Stores for 40 years, retiring in 1986. Myer was a WWII Army veteran, serving in the European Theatre and in the 5th wave at Normandy Beach. He was a member of Temple Torat Yisrael and an honorary member of its board of directors.  Myer was also a member of Touro Fraternal Association since 1954.  

He was the devoted father of Paul Grossman of Cumberland, Virgiania, Anita Olinsky and her husband, Alan, of Cranston and the late Maurice Grossman and his surviving wife, Felicia, of Teaneck, New Jersey. He was the dear brother of Emma Cohen of Delray Beach, Florida, and the late Dora Galer, Samuel Grossman, Sarah Zenofsky, Florence Sarenson, Bertha Grossman and Miriam Kalmick. He was the loving grandfather of Benjamin (Elissa), Reuben (Alice), Hannah, and Erin.  He was the cherished great-grandfather of Lela June.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Torat Yisrael, 1251 Middle Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818.