Howard Alvin Weiner

Weiner, Howard A., 93, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab in Brewer, Maine.  He was the second son of the late Alexander and Nettie (Rubin) Weiner. Born on Leap Year’s Day in 1920, Howard graduated from Classical High School and Brown University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He began post graduate studies at Harvard Law School but was called into active military service in 1942 where he was a staff sergeant with a MASH unit in the Philippines. After the war, Howard became a manufacturer of costume jewelry in business with his father and brothers.  In 1946 he married Charlotte Lieberman of Boston, MA. A successful businessman for 40 years, Howard was a member of Temple Emanu-El, The Pyramid Club and The Masons. He enjoyed playing softball, tennis, and in particular playing bridge with special friends through the years on Monday night. Howard was a devoted benefactor of the Rhode Island Matadors Drum and Bugle Corps as well as their junior organization, the Picadors. When Howard retired in 1985, he pursued his lifelong passion for law and became a paralegal working with local firms for several years. Howard is survived by his sons, Jordan M. Weiner and his wife Leslie of Florida, Leonard Anthony Weiner of Florida, and Bruce M. Weiner of California. He was the father of the late Rachel Purple Daigle and the cousin of the late Lucille Irving of Providence A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM in Lincoln Park Cemetery