Harold Leo Kerzner, 96

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Harold Leo Kerzner died Jan. 11. He was the husband of Anita (Kalman) Kerzner and they were in their 75th year of marriage. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Jacob and Lillian (Baum) Kerzner.

For more than 30 years, Harold was the owner of the former Dynamic Auto Parts in Pawtucket. He served in the 8th Army Infantry during WWII, was a Mason for more than 50 years, and was a past commander of Jewish War Veterans Post 406. Through life’s ups and downs, Harold could always be depended upon to find humor, which he joyfully shared with all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted son, Jay J. Kerzner and his husband Paul Colarik of San Diego, California; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Barry Mark Kerzner and brother of the late Alfred Max Kerzner and Ruth Glassman.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Family Service, 959 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.