Joyce M. (Cohen) Schreiber Tesler, 91, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Ira L. Schreiber and the late Marvin J. Tesler. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Max A. and Ethel J. (Blackman) Cohen.
Joyce graduated from Classical High School (’47) and attended Pembroke College (Brown University) earning a BA in sociology (’51). Prior to starting her family, she began her career as a social worker but later devoted her time entirely to her four children. As her children grew older, she returned to the work force and became a successful real estate agent. She was also an active congregant of Temple Sinai for over fifty years.
Joyce could often be found at a card table enjoying weekly canasta, mahjong or bridge games. It was there she met so many who became her lifelong friends. She achieved life master status, the highest rank in the country. The kitchen was another place of enjoyment, baking blueberry pies and apple crisps, which were known by all but eaten by only the fortunate.
She was the devoted mother of four children: Jill Ann Schreiber of Hamden, CT, Bruce J. Schreiber of Bradenton, FL, Kenneth A. Schreiber (Anne) of Cranston, RI, and Judith L. Schreiber Rowland (Ray) of Acton, MA; two stepchildren: Dr. Peter Tesler (Deborah) and Pamela Tesler Howitt (Steven). She was the loving grandmother of Max, Abby and Haley Schreiber, Julia and Jack Rowland, Jennifer Harper, Jake, Lucas and Zachary Tesler and three great-grandchildren: Hannah, Hayden and Hallie Harper.
She was the dear sister of the late Donald A. Cohen; sister-in-law of the late Lois Cohen; mother-in-law of the late Nilda Schreiber and niece of the late Ida Blackman.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagan Ave., Cranston. Entombment will follow in the Redwood Mausoleum in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Immediately following, all are invited to celebrate her life at the home of her son, Ken Schreiber, 145 East Hill Dr, Cranston. Shiva will be observed at the same location on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 p.m. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Ira L. Schreiber Music Fund, c/o Temple Sinai, 30 Hagan Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.
