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“SPIVACK, HERBERT J., 84, of 80 Birchwood Way, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Richmond) Spivack for 61 years. Born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Samuel and Sarah (Harjick) Spivack, he had lived in East Greenwich for 38 years, previously residing in Cranston. Herb was a 1949 graduate of MIT receiving his Degree in Chemical Engineering. Herb was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving stateside. Mr. Spivack was the owner and founder of Mereco Technologies Group in West Warwick for 51 years. He held patents in epoxy resin technology for electronics, including epoxy transfer molding compounds, electrically conductive inks and manufacture of electrical capacitors. He was a board member and past vice president of Temple Torat Yisrael and past board member of Providence Hebrew Day School. Herb was a member of the Small Business Association of New England, Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club, Society of Plastics Engineers, Society of Plastics Industry and Chief Executives Club of RI. He was the chairman of MIT Alumni Association of New England from 1965 to 1992. Mr. Spivack was appointed delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business in 1986 and again in 1995. Devoted father of Robert Spivack and his wife Rachel of Gilroy, CA and Elaine Katz and her husband Daniel of South Orange, NJ. Loving grandfather of Gabriel and the late Benjamin Katz. Dear brother of Marlene Saperstein and her husband Leon of Surprize, AZ. Adored uncle of Andrea Gropman and David Saperstein. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in TEMPLE SINAI, 30 Hagen Avenue, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Torat Yisrael or Providence Hebrew Day School. Shiva will be observed at his late residence, Monday through Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Cranston.”