Sydney A. Makowsky

MAKOWSKY, SYDNEY A., 84, a resident of Seekonk, MA, died Sun., Oct. 26, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Ney) Makowsky.

Born in Westerly, RI, he was a son of the late Irving and Ida Makowsky. A WWII Army Air Force Veteran, he received the American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the Good Conduct and Victory Medals. Prior to his retirement in 1986 he owned Goldstein Footwear. He was the president of Hunter's Run Country Club in Boynton Beach, FL. Throughout his life he contributed generously to many different charities, however most dear to his heart was the Hunter's Run Jewish Federation.

Besides his wife, he leaves his son, Thomas Stad of N. Attleboro, as well as his 4 nephews, Max Makowsky and his wife Ann of South Orleans, MA, Richard Makowsky and his wife Christina of Laddingtown, NY, Steven Makowsky and his wife Sue of Merrick, NY and Bruce Makowsky and his wife Kathy of Upper Brookville, NY. He was the brother of the late Malcolm Makowsky.

His funeral service will be held on Wed., Oct. 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM from SUGARMAN-SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 458 Hope St., Providence. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to: Dana Farber Cancer Inst., 10 Brookline Place, West 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, Attn.: Contribution Services OR www.DanaFarber.org. Shiva will be private.