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Sanford Schulman Obituary
AUBURN - Sanford E Schulman, 83, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his three sons, Steven A. Schulman and his wife Linda of Leicester, Mark J. Schulman of Acton and Randy W. Schulman and his wife Susan of Charlton; his daughter Kathy L. Schulman and her wife Laurie A. Costa of Bolton; his brother Leon Schulman of Shrewsbury; his sister Phyllis Solomon and her husband Bill of Jerusalem, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and countless loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife (Barbara) of 63 years in June 2017 and his sister Betty Leventhal in 2006.
Sanford was born in Worcester, son of the late David and Jennie Schulman (Kitaichik). He was a graduate of Commerce High School and Clark University. He served his country as a veteran of the US Army. He worked for many years at Thom Mcan and Digital Equipment Corporation before retiring in 1992. After retiring, he created and enjoyed a prosperous business as a QuickBooks Advisor, serving numerous small businesses in Central Mass for the next two decades. For many years, he was a coach at the Maranville Little League, also serving as president of the league for a period of time. He was an avid runner and completed 3 marathons including the NY City Marathon in 1980. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, his much beloved sister-in-law Dorothy Landry and her husband Richard. Together, the four of them dined out across new England and traveled the country together. He took great pride in the achievements of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are Wednesday, November 15th from 4 to 7 pm at the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St, Auburn, MA 01501. A memorial service to celebrate San's life will be held Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St John's Cemetery in Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W. Lilburn, GA 30047 or at https://www.lbda.org/donate. The family would also like to acknowledge the loving care provided by both Southgate Retirement Community and Shrewsbury Rehab and Nursing Center.
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Donny Wyne
November 15, 2017
Rest in Peace Mr. Schulman.
Thoughts and prayers go out to to you Uncle Steve and the entire Schulman family at this difficult time.
mike andersen
November 14, 2017
rip mr schulman,
i was fortunate enough to have you for a coach at maranville little league.
you were a wonderful coach to all the kids in the old neighborhood and a good man
Samuel and Iris Shulman
November 13, 2017
We were very sorry to hear of San's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.
Sam & Iris Shulman
Pat & Dan Gavin
November 12, 2017
RIP San,
(where's the video camera?) sure was glad you took all those videos..they were great to watch later in life.
This will always be one of my memories of you, always with the camera!
Another fun memory, you and Donny dancing! Always so entertaining!
May you finally be at peace with your love, Barbara.
Steven, Kathy, Mark, Randy and all spouses and children, so very sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Love Aunt Pat & Uncle Dan
Pete DelloStritto
November 12, 2017
Randy and family, so sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in eternal peace. God Bless
Pete DelloStritto and family
Tom Nanof
November 12, 2017
Randy and family, our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you all on your loss. We are very sorry on the passing of a wonderful father. Tom and Kim Nanof
Briean & Terilee Jensen
November 12, 2017
Randy, we're very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We will keep you in our prayers.
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