Leslie Popkin

DATELINE: Providence

Popkin, Leslie, 66, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at Miriam Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Larry” Popkin.  Born in Springfield, MA, a daughter of the late Sol and Sally (Rosen) Kamin, she raised her family in Rehoboth, MA.  Leslie helped Larry run the family business, Rhode Island Aquarium and Pet Center in Providence, worked as an executive assistant at Bradley Hospital, and was a real estate agent with Century 21.  She was a graduate of Cranston High School East, Class of ’65 and Katharine Gibbs School, Class of ’67.  She was a former member of Temple Emanu-El.  Leslie was a woman with fine taste in fashion, food, and film, she had a passion for travel, and was a celebrated storyteller with an acute memory for vivid details and excellent comedic timing.  Devoted mother of Marc Popkin of Providence.  Dear sister of Fred Kamin and his wife, Elaine, of Naples, FL.  Cherished aunt of Erica Kaiser and Jonathan and Michael Kamin.  Graveside services will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miami, Florida 33134.  Shiva will be observed at her late residence at the Regency Plaza in Providence, Monday through Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.