Gadon, Harold

Harold Gadon, 98, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 04, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Worcester, MA & raised in Providence, RI, Harold was the son of the late Morris and Gertrude (Zeldon) Gadon. After graduating from Hope High School in 1946, he attended Brown University, where he earned a degree with high honors in Industrial Engineering in 1949. In 2024, he proudly celebrated his 75^th college reunion.

Following graduation, Harold joined the United States Navy, serving as a Petty Officer Second Class and was stationed in Newport, RI.

In 1953, Harold met his future wife, Janice Brosofsky. Both had lost their parents early in their childhood cultivating a true love that lasted nearly seven decades. Harold & Janice were beloved for hosting incredible holiday parties and memorable Thanksgiving dinners, bringing family and friends together year after year. Janice passed away peacefully in 2022 with Harold by her side.

Harold was the co-owner of Providence Metalizing, a company specializing in vacuum metallizing, electro plating & high-temperature coating, where he built a successful business and lasting relationships. He retired in 1999, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, integrity and fairness which inspired and created a trustworthy environment with all the employees and customers.

An avid athlete throughout his life, Harold loved his summers swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, and his winters downhill and cross country skiing in the mountains of Vermont.

Harold was a founding member of Temple Sinani for over fifty years, where he served on many boards.

Hal, as his family and friends called him, had a true passion of giving back to the community after he retired. The lifelong Rhode Islander loved volunteering at the Cranston Library and AARP, where he became a certified tax assistant, helping over 1,000 Rhode Island residents help file their taxes. He was known for being available at all hours, and earning the nickname, “The Tax Man”. Harold also served on the Save the Bay Board which was awarded recognition by Attorney General Patrick Lynch & Arleen Violet.

Family was at the heart of who Harold was. From birthday parties and graduations to the cherished annual Cape Cod and Mount Snow trips, Hal never missed an opportunity to see and celebrate his children and grandchildren. He took immense pride in each of them and treasured every moment spent together.

Harold was a devoted father and is survived by his three children: Charles Gadon and his wife Joanne of Old Saybrook, CT; Jane Breslau and her husband Howard of Needham, MA; and Brenda Lewis, and her husband Michael of East Greenwich.

He was the loving grandfather of Jake, Robert, and Alice Gadon, Mitchell and Max Breslau, and Gianna and Nick Cusano.

He was a dear brother to the late Ireene (Haskell) Ozer of Worcester, MA, Herman (Natasha Josefowitz) Gadon of La Jolla, CA and Joseph (Gail) Gadon of Minneapolis, MN. He is survived by his brother-in-law Alan Brosofsky, his wife Diane and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. 

Harold’s infectious laughter and warm smile that made every room brighter will be dearly missed. To know him was to love him.

Harold lived his life to the fullest with strength and never-ending determination, generosity, humor, work ethic, optimism, and unconditional love. Truly a life well lived. He leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on through his family and the countless lives he touched.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagan Ave, Cranston RI. Interment at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. Immediately following interment, all are invited to celebrate his life at the home of his daughter, Brenda Lewis, 5 Rosewood Court, East Greenwich, RI. Shiva will be observed at the same location on Monday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, and Tuesday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

To view the recorded service, please contact Temple Sinai 

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Temple Sinai 30 Hagen Ave Cranston, RI  02920   www.templesinairi.org, Tamarisk Assisted Living 3 Shalom Dr Warwick, RI 02886, www.tamariskri.org or a charity of your choosing.