Alvin Ackerman

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Ackerman, Alvin, 92, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Sylvia (Pockar) Ackerman.  They were married for 59 years.  Born in New York, NY, a son of the late Morris and Beatrice (Fuchs) Ackerman, he had lived in Cranston for 49 years.  He worked for the federal government and for the State of RI for nearly 50 years, retiring in the early 1990’s.  Alvin was a WW-II Navy veteran.  He loved sports and the beach.  Devoted father of Michael Ackerman of Charlottesville, VA. Dear brother of the late Harvey and Andrew Ackerman and Sylvia Thau.  Cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Graveside services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 380 Westminster Mall, Providence, RI 02903.  Shiva will be private.

Posted on Apr 8, 2014 | 4 comments

4 Comments

  1. Timothy Carpenter
    Apr 10, 2014

    I am sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Ackerman. My condolences to the entire family.

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  2. Bob & Lore' Brown
    Apr 10, 2014

    Sylvia and Michael, Lore’ and I offer our sincere condolences in your time of loss. As neighbors for many years, we will miss Al’s wave as we passed, or met on Lakeland Rd. We hold you in our prayers. Bob & Lore’ Brown

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  3. Jane& Louise
    Apr 10, 2014

    We are so sorry to learn about Alvin. We will miss seeing him on Wed. mornings, when he came to pick up Sylvia from bowling. Such a nice man. Jane & Louise, Sylvia’s partners.

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  4. Steve Levitt
    Apr 12, 2014

    I am sorry to hear of the passing of Alvin. We worked at the IRS together in the 70′s. He was also a great softball player. My condolences

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