SCHUPACK, MARK B., Professor, passed away Thursday September 27, 2018 and was born in New Britain, CT in 1931 and was the son of the late Edward Schupack and Betty (Saltzman) Chesley and husband of Helaine (Marcus) Schupack. He received his BS from MIT, and after serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Air force, he received his MA and Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University. He taught at Brown University from 1959 to 1999, serving as Chairman of the Economics Department, Associate Provost, Dean of the Graduate School, and Vice Provost. He served as Chairman of the Graduate Record Exam Board and was appointed to the RI Consumers' Council by then Governor John Chafee.
Besides his wife, Professor Schupack leaves a son Andrew (Donna), a daughter Roberta (Steven) Senecal; and three grandsons Jonathan, Joshua, and Jared. He was the brother of the late Thomas (Tobie) and Stephen (Ann).
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 30th at 2:00 PM at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave, Providence with burial in Sons of Israel and David Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Rhode Island Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave, Providence, RI 02907 or Bethany Home of RI, 111 S Angell St, Providence, RI 02906. Shiva will be held at his late residence, Wednesday from 2-4 PM. For information and condolences, www.sugarmansinai.com
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