AARONSON, STUART, J., 71, passed away on Monday February 22, 2016 at the Evergreen House Health Center. He was born in Boston, MA and was raised by his mother, Roberta (Barron) Loebenberg, and her late husband, Stanley T. Loebenberg, in Providence, RI.
Stuart graduated from Brown University in 1966, where he was involved with Brown’s radio station, WBRU, both on-air and behind-the-scenes. He owned the RI School of Broadcasting prior to joining Sanford White Company, Inc. as Vice President. Most recently he was the owner of Stuart Manufacturing, LLC.
Stu was passionate about the Reform Jewish movement and was involved locally, regionally and nationally in Jewish organizations. He was a lifelong member and honorary trustee of Temple Beth El, and served as the chair of the Temple’s Building Committee. Stu dedicated a significant portion of his time to Men of Reform Judaism, first serving as President of Temple Beth El’s Brotherhood and later as National President of the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods. He was also active with Jewish Family Services of RI and the northeast region of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Besides his mother, Stuart is survived by his daughter, Rachel Auslander and her husband, James, of Arlington, VA and his beloved grandson Joshua.
A service will be held at Wednesday, February 24th at 10AM at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence RI 02906. Burial will take place at the Sons of Israel and David, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stuart’s memory can be made to the Temple Beth El Brotherhood, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906 http://temple-beth-el.org/giving/donate/named-funds or the URJ Eisner and Crane Lake Scholarship, 160 Chubb Ave., Suite 207, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, http://eisnercamp.org/give/inmemoryof/. Shiva will be held at Temple Beth El, Wednesday 3-5PM.
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December 30, 2016
Rachel. It was an honor and privilege to have known your father. Over the past 30 years or so we shared many wonderful and rewarding times together as leaders of NFTB(MRJ) I'm just sorry I only found out today of his passing. It would have been wonderful if I could of attended his funeral. Ken Keenan
March 11, 2016
Jody Abrams Ragosta
Rachel, With sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I remember your father from when I was much younger and babysat for you. He was always a kind man. Wishing you peace.
March 4, 2016
Your family has my deepest sympathies. May your family find strength at this time. 1st Peter 5:10
March 2, 2016
Diane Gastfreund
I shall miss you. I know my late husband Irv, enjoyed working at WBRU with you and my mother enjoyed having you as a neighbor. Rest in peace. Sincerely, Diane Gastfreund
February 29, 2016
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My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
February 28, 2016
I'm sorry to hear of Stuart's passing. May you find comfort and solace with your family, friends and religious community. YTCausey
February 24, 2016
Frank Cataldi
May Stuart rest in peace. Stu and I graduated from Hope High together in 1962. We also served together on the Reunion Committee for the reunions for the last fifteen years. He WILL be sadly missed.
February 24, 2016
Faith Fisher
Stu - I remember working with you at WHIM Radio and thinking what a stand up guy you were. I am happy I had the chance to know you.
February 24, 2016
I just learned about Stuarts' passing. My deepest sympathies Roberta and to daughter Rachel and her family. He shall be sadly missed. Meta Cohen
February 24, 2016
Maury Goldstein
Stuart took my wife Lisa and I under his wing when we arrived at Temple Beth El in 1988. He and I were active in Brotherhhod and he got me involved on a national level. We've always kept in touch through good times and bad. We will miss his sense of humor, his willingness to go out of his way for others, and his friendship.
February 24, 2016
My apologies.
February 23, 2016
Betsy Shea-Taylor
Stuart and I were at Hope High together; our paths went off in different directions, but I recall that he was a great kid and I see by testimony of friends that he became a wonderful man.
February 23, 2016
To lose such a fine gentleman as Stu,was certainly a shock to me.I had not seem him in a few years,but I'll never forget his strong Jewish faith and. I admired him graciously for it.May God welcome him with open arms. Bob. Harrison
February 23, 2016
Adrianne Cady
Stu was a senior when I was a sophomore at Hope High School so our paths did not cross. Yet, decades later, I remember him as a most attractive, friendly and bright student, My sympathies....
February 23, 2016
Leona Grace
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 23, 2016
Linda Bottega
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my good friend, Stu. When I was active in RI Radio, Stu and I would get together and talk about broadcasting. He was a mentor and a friend. My prayers and sympathies go out to his family. He was a funny and wonderful man.
February 23, 2016
I am sorry about your loss. May the God of all hope, comfort, and peace, be with you and your family. 2 Cornithian 1:3-5
February 23, 2016
Robert & Richard Coutu
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Stuart.
The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
My brother and I knew this always happy, positive and wonderful person from Roger Williams Cancer Center.
May god bless.
February 23, 2016
I am deeply saddened to learn of Stu's death. We were 1966 classmates at Brown and I often saw him over the years, and he always had a warm smile on his face. M. Charles Bakst, Providence
February 23, 2016
Robert Himmelstein
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Stu through MRJ and I am saddened to hear of his passing. He worked very hard for an organization he believed in deeply and I believe gave something back to him as well. He will be in many people prayers.
Robert Himmelstein
February 22, 2016
Paul Payton
I am truly sorry to hear this. Stu was also one of the principal co-founders of WBRU as a rock station, with which he continued to be affiliated even after graduation. The progressive rock format, although modified, continues to this day; it is where I and dozens of other Brown graduates began our media careers. Stu was a man with a great heart and a positive influence who will be greatly missed.
- Paul Payton, Brown '69
February 22, 2016
Tj Feldman Halpern
Rachel and family
My warm and sincere condolences for your loss. May your dad's memory be for many blessings and may your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Tj Feldman-Halpern
February 22, 2016
Andrew Chait
I am truly saddened to hear of Stu's passing. Along with Irv, Stu was the first person I met at an NFTB Leadership Program.
Through the years he was always there with insight and advice - the majority of it right too. He also had great jokes and commentary.
Farewell my friend - your presence will be missed. May your memory be for a blessing.
February 22, 2016
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My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
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