Sherwin Zaidman, 80

WARWICK, R.I. – Sherwin Zaidman died Feb. 24 at home. He was the beloved husband of Rhoda (Broman) Zaidman, for 56 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Abraham and Evelyn (Greenberg) Zaidman, he called Warwick his home for 53 years. He was an accountant and controller in the automobile business for 50 years, retiring 16 years ago.

He was a graduate of Hope High School (Class of 1952) and Johnson & Wales College (Class of 1959). An Air Force veteran, he served in Okinawa during the Korean Conflict. Sherwin was a member of Temple Am David, South Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association, Post 23 of the Jewish War Veterans, Touro Fraternal Association, a board member of Camp JORI, a board member of Moes Chitim, and a former treasurer and board member of Temple Torat Yisrael.

Devoted father of Helene Zaidman of Cranston, Debra Johnson of Providence and Gail Davidson and her husband Ken of Warwick. Dear brother of the late Norman Zaidman. Loving grandfather of Alannah Johnson. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Am David or Beacon Hospice, 1130 Ten Rod Road, Ste. C-104, North Kingstown, R.I. 02852.