Mildred Raphael

Mildred Raphael

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Mildred (Granovsky) Raphael, 88, formerly of Courtney Street, Fall River, Mass., died Monday, March 9, 1998, at Sky View Nursing Home. She was the widow of Ephraim Raphael and daughter of the late David Katz Granovsky and Ida (Lischinsky) Granovsky.

Born in Fall River, she lived in the city most of her life. She also lived in New York and Providence.

She worked for more than 25 years as social worker and supervisor for the Board of Public Welfare in Fall River, retiring in the late 1970s. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, she attended Columbia University and New York University.

Mrs. Raphael was a member of Temple Beth EI, Fall River, and the Brandeis Book of the Month Club, Fall River. Survivors include a daughter, Judy R. Kletter of Yonkers; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at noon Tuesday at Beth EI Cemetery, North Main Street, Fall River.

Arrangements are by the Hathaway Home for Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River.

- Published in "South Coast Today," 1998