Martin Waldman, 87

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Martin Waldman died Dec. 6, 2022, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Pickar) Waldman, with whom he shared 66 wonderful years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Morris and Dorothy (Villar) Waldman, he was a lifelong resident of Providence.

After graduating from Hope High School and Boston University, he was employed at Benny’s for 57 years. He was active in Cub Scouts as Cub master. He was B’nai Brith president and was on the URI Hillel board. Martin volunteered at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, all of which he enjoyed with Paula. He ran yard sales and donated the proceeds to his favorite charities. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, Temple Emanu-El and B’nai Brith.

He was the devoted father of Steven Waldman, of Providence; Howard Waldman and his wife, Theresa, of Providence; Gary Waldman and his wife, Shari, of Bridgewater, New Jersey; and Lisa Waldman and her wife, Dr. Martha Lang, of Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was the dear brother of Irving Waldman and his wife, Lorraine, of Naples, Florida, and the late Larry Waldman and his surviving wife, Sandra, of Cumberland. He was the loving grandfather of Erica, Brooke, Brandon and Shawn.

Contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.