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David Newman Obituary
Born in Poland in 1921, he was a survivor of the Holocaust and a founding member of the Holocaust Survivors of Rhode Island. Mr. Newman was a plumbing and heating contractor and a land developer in Rhode Island for 45 years, retiring 13 years ago.
He is survived by his sons Leonard Newman of Wakefield and Michael Newman of Barrington and their respective wives June and Lisa. He was the loving grandfather of Jacob, Peter and Benjamin.
A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the PRIEST CHAPEL in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Shiva will be observed at his summer residence Thursday 7-9 p.m. Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Cranston.
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Steve Silberfarb
October 2, 2008
To the Newman Family,
Our deepest condolences to you. May you be comforted by your friends and loved ones.
Bill & Denise Gelberg
October 1, 2008
To Nina and the family..Our hearts go out to you and your family. We always held David in the highest esteem and we also will miss him.
Tom McHale
October 1, 2008
Mmichael Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing I always thought that he was a very special kind of guy.
Shelly Goldberg
October 1, 2008
Dear Nina and Michael,
Sandy and I were very saddened to learn of the passing of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Sean FitzGerald
October 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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