Norman I. Sadler, 90

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Norman I. Sadler died with his family at his side on May 26. He was the son of the late Katherine (Wolfe) and Phillip Sadler of Providence and brother of the late Harold Sadler of Cranston.

He is survived by Marika Sadler, his wife of 51 years, his son Jonathan Sadler of Providence, his son Jeremy Sadler, daughter-in-law Noi, granddaughter Noemi of New York and several nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Hope High School, class of 1942, and Brown University, class of 1950. During WWII, he served as a Radio/Electronics Officer in the Merchant Marine, a position he took up again on supply ships during the Korean War and Vietnam War. He also served as Chief Communications Officer aboard the NS Savannah. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish Community Day School of R.I., Temple Emanu-El or a charity of your choice.