I'm reposting these messages here as ProJo will erase them from its site at the end of March. Newest posts on top, oldest on bottom.
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March 5, 2009
Dear Frankie,Please know our thoughts are with at this time.What an inspiration ! With heartfelt sympathy.Bonnie & Marc jaffe
Bonnie Jaffe (Barrington, RI)
March 5, 2009
Mrs. Wellins, I was so very sorry to hear of Ira's passing. I, too, am a docent at the zoo and Ira has been a friend and mentor to me for 13 years. I first became a docent in 1995 and Ira was an instructor in my docent classes. I had to leave the zoo due to health concerns and went back to docent class in 2000. Ira remembered me and welcomed me with open arms. He made me feel as though I were family returning to the fold. I will miss his wit and all his "Ira-isms". He was a great man and a wonderful friend.Rose IannoneZoo Docent
Rose Iannone (Providence, RI)
March 4, 2009
Dear Frankie & family,Although separated by distance and years, I will always be connected to my wonderful cousin Ira with my very early memories of him and our shared Wellins history of the same grandfather and ancestors. I was grateful to renew our cousin relationship in 1995 and spend some time with him and you.He will always be fondly rememberedOur thoughts are with you.cousin Fran Wellins Foley
Fran Wellins Foley (Rancho Santa Fe, CA) Contact me
March 3, 2009
I am so sorry to here of Ira's passing and recall when I was doing family history work in the New Britain Library. There was a full article written by Ira during WWII near his airplane. He sent pictures exclusively to the New Britain Herald showing the liberation of a concentration camp and the Jewish prisioners who survived and remains of those who did not. It was very moving. He had a good Neshama (soul) and I thought many times of his place in history. Frank Welinsky was his grandfather and my gr grandfather. Our family tree is as follows:Meyer Vilenchik b abt 1710 LithuaniaAbel Vilenchik b abt 1740 LithuaniaShlomo (Shimel) Vilenchik b 1767 d 1833 in Vilkija, LithuaniaMeyer Vilenchik b 1802 Vilkija d 1880 in Rumsiskis LithuaniaMenahem Mendel Vilenchik, Vilensky and later Welinsky b 1842 Rumsiskis, Lithuania d 18 oct 1893 New York City (buried in Brooklyn in Washington Cemetery) He came to america on the ss Michigan on 29 oct 1888 from Liverpool.Frank Welinsky b jul 1868 Rumsiskis Lithuania and died 12 oct 1936 New Britain, Ct Milton Robert Wellins b 10 jul 1893 in the lower east side of New York and died 14 jul 1976 Cranston, RI
Rabbi Edward Cohen (West Hartford, CT) Contact me
March 3, 2009
Dear Frankie and Family,I was sad to hear this news. My deepest sympathies are with you at this time. Know that you are loved.
Kelly Nevins (Providence, RI)
March 3, 2009
Dear Frankie, Our sympathy to you and yours. Ira was not only a wonderful friend to us, he was a neighbor who we could not have hand picked and done better. How fortunate we were to have known him. A true gentleman who I am sure will be missed by all who knew him. The London's
Cheryl and Jon London (Cranston, RI)
March 2, 2009
Dear Frankie and Family,Ira was someone very special. He was dear to us. We miss him.As Always, Sam & Jean Rouslin
Samuel Rouslin (Salem, OR) Contact me
March 2, 2009
Dear Frankie,Jeni and I send you our deepest sympathy to you and your family. They say time heals all wounds, but we will never forget.
Elle Merchant (Wakefield, RI)
March 2, 2009
Dear Frankie and Family:Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Ira. He was an amazing man, with an infectious smile. I so looked forward to events at The Players so that I could see my good friend. He will truly be missed by all of us.With Love, Dennis
Dennis L Bouchard (Cranston, RI)
March 2, 2009
Dearest Frankie, I share your lost and extend my deepest sympathy. Ira was a good friend and mentor. I looked forward to working the days he voluntered. We would always respond when asked "How long have you known one another?" Since the dinosaurs!Again my sincerest sympathy to you.Edward "Mr. Ed" Hooks
Edward Hooks (Providence, RI)
March 1, 2009
I became a docent at the zoo in 2002. I was blessed to have been on the same volunteer shift with Ira. He, along with Mr. Ed. were my mentors. I learned so very much from Ira. He loved the animals at the zoo and was always willing to share whatever he knew....with a smile. I was lucky to call him my friend.
Nancy Lewis (Westerly, RI) Contact me
March 1, 2009
Dear Frankie,Ira was such a sweetheart, always loving and giving to my daughters and me when we would see him at the Zoo. We will miss his warm smile and heartfelt greetings!Love,Sherry (fellow docent since 2001)
Sherry Waldman (Providence, RI) Contact me
March 1, 2009
Losing Ira is a loss to everyone!!He was the most amazing person I ever met right to the end. My Deepest Sympathy to His Family.
Jean Lynch (Johnston)
March 1, 2009
From the Markovitz/McAninches to the Wellins/Moul/Gaus/Charleses - he will be missed! We're thinking back to the Friday Group days and the scout trip to the zoo, indeed many zoo trips...our hearts go out to all of you. Steve & Karen
Karen McAninch and Steve Markovitz (Providence, RI) Contact me
March 1, 2009
Frankie Thinking of you. Dick Silverman
dick silverman (providence, RI)
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