M. David Seidman, 81

CRANSTON, R.I. – M. David Seidman died Dec. 14, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Phillips) Seidman of Cranston for 58 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Pinchus and Ida (Golubchik) Seidman, he had lived in Cranston for over 60 years, previously living in Providence.

He was the owner of M. David Seidman Agency for over 40 years. In 2016, David proudly partnered with his granddaughter, Taylor, as she continues the family business.

David was a graduate of Hope High School and Bryant College. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El, a former member of Temple Sinai, serving as a past treasurer and president of its bowling league, and a former member of Congregation Sons of Jacob. David was also a former writer for the Jewish Herald. He was a member of the Summit Club and Metacomet Country Club and previously sat on its board of directors. He enjoyed bowling, was a member of the RI Jewish Bowling Congress and was an avid golfer.

He was the devoted father of Reneé Petrone and her husband, Tony, of Cranston, and Jill Martin and her husband, Stephen, of Carmel, California. He was the dear brother of Michael Seidman and his wife, Betty, of East Hartford, Connecticut, and the late Harriet Lake and brother-in-law of Charles Phillips of Jamestown. He was the loving grandfather of Taylor and her husband, Ben, and twins Ava and Sara.  He was the cherished uncle and great-uncle of several nieces and nephews.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.