Wesley S. Alpert, 90

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Wesley S. Alpert died July 20. He was the husband of the late Grace (Kennison) Alpert. Born in Fall River, Mass., he was the son of the late Jacob and Bertha (Cohen) Alpert.

Alpert served as an electronic technician for the U.S. Navy during WWII. He graduated from Harvard, Class of 1947, and served as chairman of the board of Alpert Brothers until 1989. He was an avid reader of books on history and science fiction.

His extraordinary philanthropic contribution provided substantial support to social service agencies and to efforts to eliminate hunger and homelessness in Rhode Island.

He is survived by his brother Burt Alpert and his wife Barbara; nieces Jane and Sasha Alpert; and nephew Jed Alpert.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Family Service of R.I., 959 N. Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.