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David Sherman Obituary
David Michael Sherman, 44, of Saunderstown, passed away June 5th, 2024. He was the loving son of Mary and Michael Sherman. He is survived by brothers, John and Michael, and had one predeceased brother, James Patrick, who is waiting to greet him in Heaven. David was a people person who gave bear hugs and had a friendly word for anyone and everyone!
David grew up working in the family businesses, Ryans Market, as a bagboy, graduating to the Wickford Package Store in sales. His knowledge of Wines, Beers and Liquor, made him a great asset to the store.
David's first love and passion was video production. His start came early in life with his own video recorder which led to his own company, Buckytown Productions. David honed his technical and creative skills while attending New England Tech. Leading to a business partnership that involved marketing for college sports. He and his partner filmed and edited college basketball programs for their recruiting websites. They provided video production services for multiple colleges and universities, including URI, Providence College,
University of Richmond, and Virginia Tech, to mention a few. They had been awarded the Atlantic Ten Tournament contract two years in a row which was viewed on a national level.
As the oldest of four boys, David took on the role of enforcer. His loving personality and demeanor were an example to his younger brothers. One of his quirky traits that endeared him to everyone was that he was an avid food critic. David loved to eat. He could put down a dozen oysters, but if the last one might not be quite up to snuff, he might just let the server know in case they would want to remove the cost from his bill.
David had great love for his four grandparents, David and Alice Ryan, and John and Gloria Sherman. He always made time to visit them and in their later years.
Besides his parents and brothers, David is survived by aunts, Hope Ryan, Kathy (Dan) Knerr, Sandra (Ken) Crowell, and Patricia Sherman as well as multiple cousins.
He will be sorely missed by both his family and friends.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on June 14, 2024, at 10:00 am in St. Bernard Church, 275 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown, RI. Calling Hours are omitted, and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to St. Bernard Church, 275 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 will be appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.Cranston Murphy.com#y.com
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Chaitan Rao
June 2, 2025
What can I say? It´s almost a year since we lost you brother. I still remember you from NKHS, you were born days after me and here were are almost a year since you left the world. Miss you Sherman. Rest easy sweet prince!!
Joe Moran
August 18, 2024
Dave,
No one made me laugh like you. Love you big brother. Rest in peace, prince
David Barske
July 2, 2024
I just wanted to say you will truly be missed my friend. You were definitely the prince of Wickford and a good friend for many years. I have been dealing with some medical issues myself which had made it impossible for me to make your wake and funeral, I´m am so sorry. Till we meet again my friend
THOMAS OWENS
June 14, 2024
Dave was my golf buddy. We played often and always had fun. One of the best days we had was with Dave's dad Mike at Exeter. It was a spectacular day and we had a great time. That will be the one I will keep in the memory bank. RIP my Friend.
Natalie
June 13, 2024
David was like a big brother when we worked together at Ryan's Market. I am so sad to hear he has left this world and yet comforted and happy that he will be reunited with sweet and dear James. I love you so much Sherman and Ryan Family and grieving with you from a distance. Love you so so much.
Forest Beutel
June 13, 2024
My heart goes out to the Shermans and Ryans. During covid lockdown, Dave reached out to me and volunteered to create an intro video for the weekly music livestream that I was doing. He came up with an awesome and hilarious cartoon that simultaneously spoofed my band and South Park. The kind gesture and resulting video were emblematic of his generous and fun nature. Peace and love to the Shermans and Ryans and to David and James, now reunited.
Steve Turner
June 12, 2024
Sherm was the best, larger than life in every sense, ever the showman, comedian, and cosmic tour guide.
We will miss you forever bro.
My heart will forever go out to his parents, his brothers, and extended family. We pray for your peace.
RIP Dave
Erin Godfrin and Grace
June 11, 2024
David, you made quite an impression on Grace. She thinks you are Editing God. She said "Even though he´s in heaven I´m still his Follower on Instagram". Thank you for the positive impact you had on her. Glad she got to meet you. Me too. xox
Linda Thayer
June 10, 2024
The Sherman family were our neighbors
We met David and his parents when our daughter started school. They were in Kindergarten together.
We are so sorry to hear of his passing.
Samantha Clements
June 10, 2024
Worked with Dave for a short time while he did videography for the company I work for and he was always pleasant, full of personality and great guy to be around. RIP Dave and condolences to the Sherman family.
Chaitan Rao
June 10, 2024
North Kingstown Sr. High School.
Charles Vernon
June 9, 2024
A great friend. I am so sorry.
Steven Turner
June 9, 2024
Playing basketball at Wilson Park, met Matt D and Dave C at that same time.
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