Marcus Pearlman, 95

RUMFORD, R.I. – Marcus J. Pearlman passed away on Jan. 16, 2025, at the Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Annamaria (Stingo) Pearlman. Born in Providence, the sixth child of the late Ida (Mines) and Israel Pearlman, he came from a family of 11 children (6 girls and 5 boys). He had lived in Rumford for 10 years, previously living in Cranston for 32 years.

Marc was a member of Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bars, a PE (Professional Engineer 1962), a Life Scout, a Scoutmaster and a Big Brother. He was an all-state fullback (“Purple Locomotive”), a kibbutznik (1949), a president of Rhode Island Associated General Contractors, a caretaker, a sailor, a scuba diver, a first lieutenant USAF World War II and a Korean War veteran.

He was a graduate of Classical High (1947), MIT (1951) and Suffolk Law School (1979). An engineer, designer and entrepreneur, he founded Sterling Engineering & Construction Co. in 1956. He owned and operated it for 24 years. In 1980, alongside his beloved late wife, Annamaria, founded the Newbury Kitchens & Baths, of Boston and Providence, which was a designer and importer of European cabinets and related products for many projects in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Washington state, the Caribbean Island of St. John and Moscow, Russia, for 33 years. Together they retired in 2010.

Between his work with Sterling and with Newbury, Marc built numerous religious, medical and educational projects including at Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island, Taunton High School, and many more in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Marc also built housing for the elderly projects in Providence, West Warwick, Central Falls, Cranston, North Providence, Woonsocket and Ledyard, Connecticut.

He was the devoted father of Riccardo Pearlman, of Rumford; Gabriel Pearlman, of Austin, Texas; Steven and his wife, Dayleen, Pearlman; Stuart Pearlman and Joel, his wife, Flor, Pearlman, all of California; and Lauren Pearlman-Sugita and her husband, Seiji Sugita, of Japan. He was the dear brother of Adele Curhan, of Rhode Island; and Carolyn Leighton, of California. He was the loving grandfather of Brianna, Matthew, Josh, Rachel, Casey, Adriana and Hannah. He was the cherished great-grandfather of five. He is also survived by a large host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his siblings: Alice Mandel, Lila Delman, Elaine Baron, Anna Shabshelowitz, Alan Pearlman, Len Pearlman, Thomas Pearlman and Benjamin Pearlman.

Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.