Louis J. Shatkin

Louis J. Shatkin, age 88, of East Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in New Jersey. He was the loving husband of Danielle L. (Hogg) Shatkin. Louis was born June 25, 1935, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Simon and Carrie (Garber) Shatkin. He was the youngest of three children having two older sisters. As a young boy, his sister Selma remembers him as a rascal with a lot of energy. He was not a student, but this did not affect his ability to succeed in business.

Louis established Tower Manufacturing Corporation in 1957 in Providence. Under his leadership, Tower has grown from a regional player to global corporation supplying many Fortune 500 companies. Louis remained actively involved in the day to day operations and was known throughout the industry as an expert in design and manufacturing of safety devices and components. In 2020, Louis opened Lou’s Cigar Lounge on Atwells Avenue in Providence as both a homage to his love of cigars and as a legacy in his hometown. He enjoyed many of his afternoons there smoking his beloved Padron cigars and spending time with new and old friends. Louis Shatkin left an impact on anyone who crossed his path. His friends and family will miss his charisma, tenacity, and outspoken ways.

In addition to his wife he is survived by: one daughter, Dominique Shatkin; two sons, David L. Shatkin and his wife Fannie and Drew Shatkin and his wife Kiki; one sister, Selma Kopelman; two grandsons, Phillip Shatkin and his wife Maura Iv and Aaron Shatkin; one great grandson, Leo Shatkin; one nephew, Robert Kopelman and one niece Marcy Kopelman and her husband Rob. He was also the father of the late Samuel Shatkin and brother of the late Lois Cohen.

His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and those that aren’t able to attend may join via Livestream at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83284232130?pwd=NbqLJvVdboXaedUimSHxML6DjHCtEc.1 or by clicking the link below.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, Inc., One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215 https://www.joslin.org/giving