Rhoda Swartz, 82 passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida a place she called home for the last 19 years together with her beloved husband Alan Swartz. Married for 62 years and together for more than 67 with their five year courtship that started when she was just 15 years old. Rhoda was a native Rhode Islander, born in Providence to the late Samuel and Sarah Levy. She was a longtime resident of Pawtucket, previously living in Massachusetts and New York, New York. She is survived by her children Joanne and her husband Randall Newman of Houston Texas, Barry and his partner Roger Emert of New York, New York. Her grandchildren Sara, Andrew and Matthew Newman. She was the sister to the late Thema Chorney of Cranston, Rhode Island. Rhoda graduated Hope High School in Providence, where she became a leading realtor for over 25 years. Always making time for charitable organizations meaningful to her. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and role model, adored by everyone who came in contact with her. Her family was the joy of Rhoda's life; she enjoyed spending time with her husband, her good friends, traveling, visiting her children and grandchildren. Weekends at their second home in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire were always filled with good friends and family for over 25 years. More recently, she loved spending her summers in South Hampton, New York with her family. Looking forward to each day, always positive and happy, she led her life with no regrets.
