Fanya Berin

Fanya Berina passed away at home in Providence on December 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in the shtetl of Rechitsa, Belarus, on March 10th, 1926, to Borukh and Rakhila Frenkel, she lived a very full 99 years. She was very excited to rejoin her husband Avram, and her son Mikhail, who predeceased her.

“Baba Fanya” was incredibly loved by all who met her. She spoke her mind, lived with kindness, and had more love in her heart than anyone ever thought possible. She was well known for her incredible wit, intelligence, and humor - in both Yiddish and Russian. Stubborn in the best way possible, Baba Fanya would never take no for an answer - especially when feeding those she loved.

She surmounted incredible challenges in life and thrived in spite of them. Wherever she went, she forged her own path and always left an everlasting and positive impression. She took incredible pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren, reminding them of her love up until her last breath.

She is survived by her daughter, Lyubov (and Leonid) Kratik, her daughter in law, Galina Berin, her grandchildren Anna (and Jeff) Berin Wright, Alex (and Chaya) Kratik, Irina (and Tom) Bennett, and Abraham (and Leah) Berin. She is also survived by her 10 great grandchildren, Amelia, Arianna, Arabella, Twyla, Mikhailla, Maxwell, Mikhail, Eliza, Gavriel, and Benjamin.

May she rest in eternal peace and may her memory and soul be a blessing for all of us.

Her funeral service will be held Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00 am in Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence. Burial will follow in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick.

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