Marilyn Fogel Fogel Schlossberg

SCHLOSSBERG, MARILYN (FOGEL), 92, died May 7, 2016. Married for 39 years, she was the wife of the late Harry Schlossberg. Born in East Greenwich, the daughter of the late Jacob and Lillian Louise (Posner) Fogel, living most of her life in Providence, the last 13 years at Laurelmead. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, she was a social worker for 50 years, starting at Butler Hospital and working at Miriam Hospital for twenty years, rising to become the Director of Social Services. After leaving Miriam Hospital, she worked for many years at several area nursing homes. Mrs. Schlossberg was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El, and was active in its sisterhood. She remained active, driving, laughing with friends, playing bingo and scrabble, eating up on “The Hill”, tending to her garden, and visiting Newport. She is survived by her son, Jon Schlossberg and his wife Jan of Palo Alto, CA; and her grandchildren, Sarah and Rachel. She was the sister of the late Josef Fogel. A funeral service will be held at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence on Sunday, May 15th at 2:30 PM with burial in Temple Beth El cemetery. Mrs. Schlossberg often said that she hoped people would wear bright colors to her funeral. So please feel free to do so. Reception to follow at Laurelmead, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Shiva will be observed Sunday and Monday at Laurelmead from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Beth-El General Fund.