Sol Schwartzman, 89

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sol Schwartzman, retired professor of mathematics at the University of Rhode Island and resident of Laurelmead in Providence, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Jan. 30 after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. 

Beloved brother, uncle and friend, Sol was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of Mary (née Lerner) and Jack Schwartzman.  He was predeceased by his brother Borah Schwartzman and is survived by his brother Herman Schwartzman of New York City; his sister-in-law Alice Schwartzman of Long Island, N.Y., and Coconut Creek, Fla.; nephews and niece Michael, Danny, Allan and Amy Schwartzman; their spouses, children and grandchildren; and step-niece and nephew Lauren Ostrow and Howard Schell; and Lauren’s children.

Please send donations in his memory to the Lung Cancer Alliance or other lung cancer charity of your choice.