Ackerman, Irwin Maurice
Ackerman, Irwin, 86, died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved friend and husband of Geraldine (McDonald) Ackerman for thirty-two years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Harry and Edith (Galer) Ackerman, he had lived in Johnston for thirty-four years, previously living in Cranston. He was an Assistant Vice President at various Citizen’s Bank branch locations for 42 years, happily retiring in 1995. Irwin served in the Army National Guard. He was a graduate of Bryant University. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association and the Lions. He was known for his raucous sense of humor and devotion to making the world a brighter place.
Father of David Ackerman of Florida. Brother of Ann Kosofsky and her husband, Howard, of The Villages, Florida and the late Pearl Berkowitz. Uncle of Susan Berkowitz, Ellen Kosofsky and Stephen Kosofsky.
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Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m at the Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Children’s Cancer Research, 7301 Ohms Lane #355, Minneapolis, MN 55439. Shiva will be private.
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I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IRWIN AND I WORKED TOGETHER AT THE CRANSTON OFFICE OF CITIZENS AND HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE A DISCOUNT CLERK IN THOSE DAYS.
HE AND I WERE ALSO COIN COLLECTORS. HE WAS A NICE GUY AND WILL BE MISSED. DICK DEERING
Thank you for your condolences. Irwin really enjoyed helping people.
Gerry so are sorry to hear of the loss of Irwin , our sincere condolences
Irwin was a great long time friend to my family we will miss him dearly
-Dear Ann and Family, So sorry for your loss, May he rest in peace
Gerry, so very sorry to learn of Irwin’s passing when I ran into Janice today. Irwin was such a gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Karen (Carol’s sister)
Gerry we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Irwin was an incredible individual with a great sense of humor. I was honored to know him and proud to have called him a friend. He will be missed by all that knew him
Dear Gerry,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Irwin. I just found out through an email at the College. My thoughts and prayers are with you.