STANZLER, JONATHAN L., aged 60, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly, in the early morning of Monday, July 13, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. Jonathan was an attorney in private practice in RI for over 30 years. In addition to his legal career, he had many other interests. He had a lifelong interest in politics, working for numerous Democratic candidates on the local and national level. He gave back to his community with his involvement in Jewish causes. He was a talented writer and a member of the editorial board of the Jewish Voice and Herald. At the time of his passing, he was actively involved in the Landmark Forum Team Management and Leadership Program. In addition, he had been working closely with the RI Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to plan a fundraising walk in August in memory of his parents, Milton and Phyllis Stanzler. Jon was an avid theatre goer throughout his life, and particularly loved Trinity Rep, a theatre that he enjoyed from its inception. Jonathan was a graduate of Providence Country Day School, University of Rhode Island, and Western New England School of Law. He was a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association. He was the beloved son of the late Milton and Phyllis Stanzler. He leaves his sister, Jill Stanzler-Katz and brother-in-law, Jeff Katz of Boston, nieces Alexandra and Samantha Katz, and his stepmother Selma Stanzler of Chicago. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 17th at 10:00am at Lincoln Park Cemetery in Warwick. Shiva will be held at the home of Jill Stanzler-Katz on Friday, July 17th from 1-4pm, and Sunday from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jon’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, RI Chapter, an organization that he cared deeply about. www.alz.org/ri or to Trinity Repertory Company, www.trinityrep.com
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