Born in Providence, a son of the late Dr. Irwin A. and Doris F. (Bachman) Graubart, he was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island.
A graduate of Hope High School, Class of 1966, Ronnie earned an Associate’s Degree in business from Rhode Island Junior College (now CCRI) in 1980. He lived courageously with mental illness for much of his adult life. An avid sports fan, reader and follower of politics, he also enjoyed going bowling and playing tennis in his earlier years.
He is survived by his brother, Julian I. Graubart and Julian’s wife Barbara J. Riley of Washington, DC.
A graveside burial will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. in Sons of Israel and David Cemetery, 401 Reservoir Ave., Providence. Relatives and friends are invited.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the mental illness advocacy organization NAMI Rhode Island, 154 Waterman Street, Suite 5B, Providence, RI 02906.
Arrangements are in the care of Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, Providence.
