Edward O. Adler, 90

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Edward O. Adler died Aug. 11 at Summit Rehabiltation Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude “Tovah” (Teller) Adler. Born in Hungary, a son of the late Menachem and Helen (Rossman) Adler, he had lived in Providence since 1963, previously living in Pittsfield, Mass., and Israel.

Mr. Adler was a commander in the Israeli Marines. He was a teacher at Providence Hebrew Day School for 28 years and was the ritual director at Temple Emanu-El for 36 years, retiring in 2006. Edward was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom and Temple Emanu-El, as well as Providence Hebrew Free Loan. He was a founding member of the R.I. Holocaust Survivors Association.

Devoted father of Rabbi Ethan Adler and his wife, Lorraine, of Cranston; Rabbi Elan Adler and his wife, Rivkah, of Israel; Susan Adler of Providence; and the late Wendy Adler, who was his daughter-in-law. Brother of the late Robert and David Adler. Grandfather of Jennifer Adler and her husband, Seth Albaum; Dori Adler and her husband, Jason Maranhao; Ariella Medlowitz and her husband, Aharon; and Shani Caplan, Daniel Nelson and Benjamin Nelson. Great-grandfather of Livia and Brayden. Contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.