Dr. Joseph Baruch, 95

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Dr. Joseph Baruch died July 7. He was the husband of the late Ernestine Baruch. Born in Hungary, he was the son of the late Bela and Jolan Baruch.

Dr. Baruch was a Holocaust survivor.  After WWII, Dr. Baruch lived in Austria and Israel before coming to the United States in 1954.

From 1955 until his death, he was a resident of Rhode Island. He worked as a psychiatrist for the state of Rhode Island until his retirement in 1984.

He is survived by son, Benjamin Baruch his wife, Elizabeth, son Michael Baruch and two grandchildren, one nephew and two cousins.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Jewish JOINT Distribution Committee.

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