Selma C. Rappoport, 91

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WARWICK, R.I. – Selma C. Rappoport died Feb. 11 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Norton “Nocky” Rappoport. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Max and Minnie (Fish) Pass, she had lived in Warwick for over 40 years, previously living in Providence.

She was a clerk at the former Snell’s Bakery, worked at the former P&B Jewelry, and was an office manager for Dr. Harry Pass, an optometrist in Providence, for 17 years, retiring in 1994. Selma was a member of the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, Hadassah and the former Jewish Home for the Aged Women’s Association.

She was the devoted mother of Ronald Rappoport and his wife, Gloria, of Exeter, Stephen Rappoport and his wife, Ellie, of Cranston, Harvey Rappoport and his wife, Lorraine, of Cranston, and Howard Rappoport and his wife, Wendy, of Johnston. She was the dear sister of Laurel Deluca of Warwick and the late Dr. Harry E. Pass. She was the loving grandmother of Marci and her husband, Ed; Stacy; Jonathan and his wife, Danielle; Adam and his wife, Jamie; Lauren and her husband, Mark; Joshua and his wife, Trina; Benjamin and his wife, Abby; Merredith and Brendan. She was the cherished great-grandmother of Ross, Paige, Drew, Noah, Liam, Ryan, twins, Reese and Mila, Jonah, Leo, Nathan, Matthew, Toby and Auggie.

Contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.