Rose Kadsivitz Sagan

Born in Providence, Rose was the daughter of the late Charles and Sara (Aronavitz) Kadsivitz, she was a lifelong resident of the State.

Rose grew up with her seven brothers and sisters on Oakland Ave., in Providence, and was a graduate of Hope High School, class of 1956. Rose later earned a Bachelor’s degree from Johnson and Wales University, and a law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law as a proud member of its first graduating class. Rose was a long standing board member to Jewish Family Services of Rhode Island and a lifetime member of the National Council Jewish Women, Hadassa and the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, and served many years on the board of Camp Jury in Narraganset (where she had also been a camper as a child). Rose was also an accountant for the State of Rhode Island Governors Justice Office for several years before retiring. Rose was a member of Temple Beth-El Providence for thirty years and was most recently a member of Temple Emanuel. An avid golfer her entire life, Rose also enjoyed painting, playing bridge and gardening. She was a member of the Handicraft Club in Providence and was a very skilled basket weaver, making baskets and purses for all of her family members and friends. Rose loved to gather with her friends and family, and she was known for hosting many wonderful parties over the years.

She is survived by, her two children, Cindy Oken Feinstein and her husband Mark of Providence, and Russell Oken and his wife Shara of Brookline MA; her four grandchildren, Michael Feinstein, Samuel Feinstein and his wife Jennifer, Hannah Feinstein and Addison Rose Oken, and her many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Molly Granoff, Sylvia Greenfeld, and Betty, Samuel, Robert, Harold and Nathan Kadsivitz.

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

Shiva will be observed Sunday 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Monday 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the home of Cindy and Mark Feinstein and Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the home of Russell and Shara Oken.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Camp JORI, PO Box 5299, Wakefield, RI 02880 / https://campjori.com/donate/