Robert Louis Roiff, 82

CRANSTON, R.I. – Robert Louis Roiff died April 17 at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Leah (Young) Roiff for 54 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Samuel and Freda (Groberman) Roiff, he had lived in Cranston for 54 years.

Bob was a sales representative for several shoe companies for 50 years. He was a Korean conflict veteran, serving in Korea and Japan. He was a graduate of Hope High School, class of ’52 and Bryant College, class of ’54. He was a member of Redwood Lodge of the Masons and a former member of Touro Fraternal Association, Temple Emanu-El and Temple Sinai. 

He was the father of Susan Bergen and her husband Stuart of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Laura Adelman and her husband Harlin of Beachwood, Ohio. Brother of Herbert Roiff and his wife Miriam of Florida and loving grandfather of Maddie, Annie, Olivia, Alex, Adam and Max.

Contributions in his memory may be made to MAKE-A-WISH, 20 Hemingway Drive, East Providence, R.I. 02915.