Mitchell Geller, 81

CRANSTON — Mitchell E. Geller, 81, died July 5. He was the husband of the late Jean (Krasnow) Geller.

They were married for 50 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jacob and Ida (Palotnick) Geller, he had lived in Cranston for 46 years, previously living in Warwick.

Mr. Geller was employed by U.S. Rubber as a sales production coordinator and later employed by Rau Findings & Fastener Company as a purchasing agent.

He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the American and European Theatres. After completing his service, he continued his education at the University of Rhode Island, graduating in 1951. He was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity.

He worked as a docent at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Museum. He was a member of Flotilla 78 in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and of the American Legion. He also belonged to the Cranston Senior Center, Temple Sinai, Jewish War Veterans Post 23 and Touro Fraternal Association.

He leaves a son, Arnold M. Geller and his wife, Maureen, of Warwick; two daughters, Lorri L. Perry and her husband, Carl, of Manassas, Va.; and Meri R. Kennedy of Cranston; and five grandchildren, Jillian, Deanna, Jennifer, Joshua and David. He was the father of the late Robert L. Geller.

Burial was in Sinai Memorial Park, 100 Harrison Ave., Warwick. Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, R.I., 02920.