Alan Bruce Sadwin, age 76, of Wantagh, New York, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the NYU Langone Hospital in Long Island. He was the husband of Sandy (Israel) Sadwin, with whom he shared thirty-six years of marriage.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of the late Daniel and Rebecca (Kilberg) Sadwin, he had lived in Long Island for over forty years.
Mr. Sadwin was an engineer working in defense contracting for over 40 years. Alan was a very active member of several clubs: SCCA, ATC, MCC, LICC, EPMYC and LICOA, which help to promote the many hobbies he enjoyed. Alan was a car enthusiast. He loved car racing, participating in them and watching them, especially live at Lime Rock, Indy and Formula One. Alan also loved sailing his model boats. He loved music and took up guitar lessons. Alan was fond of meeting new people and socializing. He also enjoyed everything space related and would attend talks and meet astronauts at the Cradle of Aviation.
In addition to his wife Sandy he is survived by four siblings, Sheldon Sadwin of New Port Richey, FL, Leisa Winrich of North Smithfield, RI, Brian Sadwin also of North Smithfield, RI and Sharon Sadwin Felch and her husband Robert of Somers, CT; his brother-in-law, Howard Israel and his wife Carla of East Brunswick, NJ and several nieces and nephews.
Private arrangements were in the care of Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Carol Nelson
