Yevgeniy Shabashevich, 88

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Yevgeniy Shabashevich, of Providence, passed away March 20, 2024, at The Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the loving husband of Basya (Litmanovich) Shabashevich, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Born in Gomel, Belarus, a son of the late Maria (Khait) and Lipa Shabashevich, he and his family immigrated to the United States on Sept. 14, 1991.

Mr. Shabashevich was a supervisor of a department producing several different parts of furniture for many years before retiring. Living life to the fullest, Yevgeniy always had a big smile on his face, and he truly enjoyed doing good deeds for others. He loved gardening, listening to music and watching movies. Above all, he especially loved spending time with his grandsons, teaching them to read and how to be successful in life.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Vladimir Shabashevich and his wife, Margarita, of Pawtucket; his daughter, Alla Shabashevich, of Warwick; two grandsons, Eric and Elan Shabashevich; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Efim Shabashevich and Sofia (Shabashevich) Klolker.