B. James Suzman, 61

NORTH PROVIDENCE -  B. James Suzman died Nov. 4. Born in Providence, a son of the late Maynard and Arline (Marcus) Suzman, he was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island.

He was a graduate of Purdue University with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science Degree in Engineering and Mathematics. He was the Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer for the City of Providence before becoming the Public Works Director for the Town of Smithfield for 12 years before retiring. He was a member of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) and a member of the R.I. and New England Water Works Associations. He was a mathematician, loved to play the clarinet for friends and family, and enjoyed attending all of Aria’s dance performances.

He is survived by his daughter Aria V. Suzman of North Providence; his former wife Lorraine Suzman; his brother Fredrick Suzman and his wife Linda; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Ivan Suzman.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, Md. 21741-5014.