Jonathan Weiss

He was a graduate of Classical High School Class of 1980 where he served as class treasurer. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Business Administration in 1984. Jon received a master’s degree at George Washington University’s School of Computer Science.

Jon returned to Rhode Island to help run the family businesses. He ran National Business Furniture with his grandfather, Nathan, and father, Howard, where he later served as Executive Vice President. He served as Executive Vice President of Weiss Properties, Weiss Realty LLC, and Lancaster Realty LLC . He worked alongside his maternal grandfather, Saul Spitz, as a managing broker at Spitz Weiss Realtors and was later joined by his wife, Aleen.

Jon was an active member of The Georgetown University Alumni Association and served on the Board of Directors at Temple Beth-El in Providence, RI. He was a member of the Aurora Civic Association.

Jon had friends from all walks of life and remained close to friends from Camp Bauercrest, Classical High School, and Georgetown University, to name a few. He was known for his witty personality, love and knowledge of Music (especially Classic Rock), for being a devoted Georgetown Hoyas fan, and his loyalty to friends and family.

Jon courageously fought Brain Cancer for a year and a half but sadly succumbed to the disease at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife Aleen, daughters Marni and Nina (fiancé Nick Lorusso), sister Margery Morris and brother-in-law Steven Morris, niece and nephew, Jaclyn and Tyler Morris.

Services will be held on Thursday, March 17th at 11:30am at Temple Beth-El 70 Orchard Ave Providence RI, 02906, with burial at Swan Point Cemetery immediately after services.

Shiva will be observed at his late residence on Thursday, March 17th from 7-9pm, Friday, March 18th, 2-4pm, Saturday, March 19th from 7-9pm, and Sunday, March 20th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.

The Weiss Family would like to extend a special thank you for all the care and support from Doctor Toms and Doctor Kinsella as well as Gabby, Shirley, and Diane from the infusion center.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jon’s memory can be made to Doctor Steven Toms Brain Tumor Research Fund at the Lifespan Cancer Institute, 139 Point Street Providence, RI 02903.