Paul W. Bernstein, M.D.

Paul W. Bernstein, M.D., age 99, of Barrington, RI and West Island, MA, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Marian J. (Silverman) Bernstein, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Max and Sophie (Lichterman) Bernstein.

A veteran of the U.S. Army he served in the European Theatre during WWII. Paul earned a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Master’s Degree from Washington University, a Ph.D. from New York University and a M.D. from New York University College of Medicine.

Dr. Bernstein was a Neurosurgeon for many years. He served as a former chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, President of Pawtucket Memorial Association, and President of Rhode Island Neurosurgical Society.

In addition to his wife survivors include: three children, Sandra A. Bernstein of North Falmouth, MA, Linda S. B. Farwell and her husband Jay of Milton, MA, and Michael C. Bernstein of Barrington, RI; two grandchildren, Caleb and Korina Farwell and one nephew, Jerry Silverman. He was the brother of the late Lawrence M. Bernstein.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Graveside Service on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Nayatt Rd., Barrington.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907

Arrangements are in the care of Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, Providence.

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