Philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein Dies at 93

Philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein Dies at 93

Alan Shawn Feinstein, age 93, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was the husband of Pratarnporn “Pat” (Chiemwichit) Feinstein, M.D. for 61 years. He was the son of Louis and Lillian (Pector) Feinstein, father of Leila Feinstein (Chaka Forman) and the late Ari and Richard Feinstein, grandfather of Louis and Arielle Feinstein, Chaya, Sakai and Desmond Forman. He was the brother of the late Joel Feinstein, Sandra Gamm and the uncle of several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Feinstein was a graduate of Boston University and Boston Teachers’ College. He taught schools at Mansfield and Newton, MA and Bristol, RI. He became concerned about World Hunger in the 1980’s, believing “No one should ever go hungry” which led to his association with Brown University’s World Hunger Program after retiring from teaching. The Feinstein Foundation was founded in 1991 with emphasis on Community Service in universities and schools. He encouraged students to do good deeds and help those in need.

He was awarded honorary doctorates by Providence College, Salve Regina University, Johnson and Wales University, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island and New England Institute of Technology. He was also the recipient of many Distinguished Service Awards for his philanthropy (The American History Society, The American Red Cross, The Rhode Island Hall of Fame, The President’s Medal at Brown University and Rhode Island College) and named Rhode Island Citizen of the Year by the March of Dimes.

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Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral service, Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10:00 am at the Historic Chapel in Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence.

Burial will be private.

Those unable to attend the service may view via livestream at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86429523761?pwd=nmtaIr21b4UlP1cMbcb0rYxa2IuOIU.1

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to The Feinstein Foundation, 37 Alhambra Circle, Cranston, RI 02905