Morrisa Basseches Zwetchkenbaum Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Morrisa Basseches Zwetchkenbaum of Providence, Rhode Island, whose life came to an end on October 8, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Morrisa Basseches Zwetchkenbaum to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Charles Basseches and Rose Basseches (Yeager). She is survived by: her husband Joseph Zwetchkenbaum; her friend Starr Najarian; her children, Rebecca Z Segal (Valerie Shulock) of Newton, MA, Marc Zwetchkenbaum (Linne Kimball) of Newton, MA, Dr. John Zwetchkenbaum (Kimberly Chazan Zwetchkenbaum) of Providence, RI and Dr. Samuel Zwetchkenbaum (Deborah Carr) of Providence, RI.; her grandchildren, Sara Cote (Eddie), Eddy Segal (Corie Reed), Nathan Shulock (Sarah Harney), Michaela Berla-Shulock (Cate Streissguth), Jill Zwetchkenbaum (Teddy Malpiede), Charlie Zwetchkenbaum, Alex Zwetchkenbaum (Kathryn), Abby Z. Gibson (Ben) and Drew Zwetchkenbaum (Sydney Silver); and her sisters-in-law, Barbara Z. Poplack and Susan Z. Levy (Judd Levy). She is also survived by cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Donations can be made to the The Miriam Hospital Foundation – Development Office, P.O. Box H, Providence, RI 02901 https://giving.brownhealth.org. or Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906.
