Eugene M. Sigman

Dr. Eugene M. Sigman, 93, died peacefully on June 26th, 2021 in East Providence, Rhode Island. Eugene was the only child of Belle and Abraham Sigman. He was predeceased by his second wife, June Sigman, and his youngest son, Stefan Sigman. Eugene spent his first 9 years living in Czestochowa Poland; moving back to Buffalo, New York in 1938. He attended the University at Buffalo and graduated with a BA in History followed by an MD degree and residency in Urology. He served in the Air Force medical corps from 1954 - 1956 and later returned to Buffalo as an associate professor of urology at SUNY, Buffalo. In 1968, he moved his family to Connecticut, where he joined the University of Connecticut Health Center. He helped build it into a premiere hospital and academic medical center. He served in various capacities, including Chief of Urology, and ultimately Dean of the School of Medicine. He was conferred the titles of Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus. Professionally, he was passionate about teaching medicine, patient care and academic rigor. His interests were broad. When not involved in practicing medicine he avidly studied history and was a skilled pianist with a deep knowledge and love of classical music. In later life he became a gourmet cook and enjoyed the company of his dogs and rescued cats who wisely made their way to his door. Eugene is survived by his children Aric Sigman, Mark Sigman, Karl Sigman and Nicholas Sigman, their spouses and 11 grandchildren. There will be a small service for immediate family members only. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimers' s Association at alz.org.