Milton S. Lewis, age 92, of Providence passed away peacefully at Miriam Hospital on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Reva (Steingold) Lewis, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
Born in North Cambridge, MA, to the late Philip and Mary (Shrieber) Lewis, he was brother of the late Rosalie Tanzer; son-in-law of the late David and Tess Steingold and brother-in-law of the late Lorna Schiffman.
He was the father of Marjorie Lewis of Pawtucket and Andrew Lewis of Barrington; the loving grandfather of Daniel Smith and his girlfriend Darcy Miller of San Francisco and beloved uncle to Audrie and Stephen Wasserman. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
After graduating from Brookline High School at the age of 16, he attended Boston University and graduated from Bryant University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. A veteran of the United States Army, he served as a Military Policeman during the Korean War and earned the National Defense Service Medal. Milton operated his family business, Franklin Finance Company, in Pawtucket for 45 years before retiring. He was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan and he was active with the Cub Scouts. He had a lifelong interest in numismatics, sports memorabilia, antiques, collectibles, history, and old movies. Milton was known for his wit, sense of humor and always had a good joke to share.
He was a member of the Redwood Elk’s Lodge, Grand Lodge of Scottish Rite, and he was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El in Providence.
The family would like to give extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the RI Veteran’s Home in Bristol for the care they gave Milton over the last seven months.
The funeral and burial will be private
The family will welcome visitors at their residence on Sunday 9/25, Wednesday 9/28 and Thursday 9/29 from 2pm to 4pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, Providence.
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