Gary Prescott, 77, died on April 10 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL where he lived for several years. A son of the late Edward and Rose Prescott, he was born in Newport, Rhode Island where he maintained a summer residence. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1952 and Brown University in 1956. He received a DDS degree from University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1960. He practiced orthodontics in Providence for several decades. He was an adoring grandfather who loved golf, the ocean, music and art.
Predeceased by his wife Hope Bender Prescott, he leaves his brother, Dr. Marvin Prescott of West Los Angeles, CA, his sons, Dr. Jon Prescott and wife Noreen of Cleveland, OH, Michael Prescott and wife Robin of Warwick, RI, daughter Diane Prescott Slafsky and husband Ted Slafsky of Vienna, VA and six grandchildren, Sara, Eric, Max, Sophia, Rachel and Adam.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 15 at 2 PM at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. Calling hours will be held Sunday at the home of Michael and Robin Prescott, 322 Sleepy Hollow Farm Rd., Warwick, RI from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island.
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