Obituary: Mindy L. Morgenstein, 65, Physical Therapist, Former EGAPL President

Morgenstein, Mindy L. PT, 65, passed on Thursday, August 18, 2016 surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife for 44 years of Stephen S. Morgenstein, DPT and the devoted mother of Josh Morgenstein.

She was the sister of Marc P. Geller and Gayle A. Kettelle. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Gertrude (Fasulo) Geller. Mindy was a graduate of the New York University School of Physical Therapy, Class of 1973.

She started her career at RI Hospital. She worked at Brookdale Hospital, when she and Stephen moved to New York. They later moved to Virginia where she did homecare. After the birth of her son, Josh, Mindy took time off before returning to work with her husband, Stephen, at Midland Physical Therapy in Cranston. She always had a love for animals and was active at the East Greenwich Animal League where she served as president for several years.

Of the many lessons she help teach her family, the most important were: when faced with worry, choose faith; when faced with fear, choose love; when faced with sadness, choose joy. As per her request, there will be no formal service. Instead, anyone who chooses is welcome to say a few words at the grave site on Friday, August 19, at 1 pm in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, 6365 Post Road, North Kingstown.

Immediately following, regardless of attendance at the cemetery, all are invited at 2 pm to join the family to celebrate her life at Macera's Restaurant, 1500 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907, will be appreciated.