Max B. Dressler

Max Burton Dressler, age 93, of Lincoln formerly of Wellington, FL and Warwick, RI passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Atria Lincoln Place in Lincoln. He was the loving husband of the late Rona Mae (Snyder) Dressler, with whom he shared sixty-two wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Providence, the son of the late Hyman and Esther (Zuckerman) Dressler, he lived in Warwick for many years, moving to Florida twenty years ago before returning to Rhode Island this past November.

Max was a 1951 graduate of Pawtucket West High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Rhode Island in 1955. An avid New England sports fan, he enjoyed playing tennis and golfing, loved spending time with his grandchildren, but most importantly, he treasured the sixty-two years that he spent with his beloved wife.

He is survived by his three children, Chuck Dressler and his wife, Melissa of North Kingstown, Beth Dressler of Cumberland and Jodi Fownes and her husband Ian of Cumberland. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Cara Dressler, Shelby Cunningham and her husband Mike, Thomas Fownes and his wife Casey, Matthew Fownes and his partner Camille, Samantha Dressler, and many nieces and nephews. He was also greatly anticipating the arrival of his first great grandchild in March 2026.

He was predeceased by his five siblings and their spouses, Naomi Keller and her husband Harry, Laura Bernstein and her husband Sidney, Earl Dressler and his wife Doris, Priscilla Baker and her husband Louis, and Ileane Hamer and her husband Morton.

His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence. Burial will follow in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick.

Those unable to attend services may join via livestream at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89174102306?pwd=DBmsoabXbca8tey6zRyIlxHTQXwWlM.1

Shiva will be observed immediately following at the Fownes residence in Cumberland until 8 pm. For more information, please contact the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to HopeHealth Hospice Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.