Joel M. Cerel, 82

CRANSTON, R.I. – Joel M. Cerel died April 14 at home. He was the beloved husband of Lenore (White) Cerel for 60 years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Jack and Frances (Mellion) Cerel, he was a longtime resident of Cranston.

He was the owner and certified gemologist of Cerel’s Jewelers for 50 years, retiring in 1992.  Joel attended Riverside Military Academy. While at Boston University he was a member of TEP Fraternity. He was also a member of Mount Moriah Lodge of Masons. 

He was the devoted father of Robin Rittenberg of Cranston and Jacalyn Shaulson of Stanford, Connecticut. He was the dear brother of the late Daniel Cerel. He was the loving grandfather of Jonathan and Amit, Samuel, and Jake Rittenberg, Misty and Lainey Sidell.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904.