Alexander S. Freedman

Alexander Seth Freedman, age 81, of Swansea, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sandra (Bree) Freedman, with whom he shared forty-nine years of marriage.

Born in Lawrence, MA, a son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Wolff) Freedman, he had lived in Newton, MA, for thirty-six years prior moving to Swansea twelve years ago.

Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and later earned a master’s degree from the Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. Alex, who was an entrepreneur and international businessman, started his first business “Sanax Protective Products” in 1989 and later “Makrite North America” in the year 2000. As the largest private brand manufacturer of N95 masks for the North American market, he supplied major US retailers and a wide range of other well-known companies. Alex began traveling to China in the 1980’s and continued traveling around the world throughout his fifty-year career.

Alex enjoyed riding his bike, going to the gym, woodworking, gardening and playing mahjong. He always made an effort to relate to others and validate their interests. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and his six granddaughters.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Adam Freedman and his wife Lucy of Barrington, RI, Eli Freedman and his wife Laurel of Philadelphia, PA and Nathaniel Freedman and his wife Wen of Barrington, RI and six granddaughters, Sophie, Esme, Josephine, Zoe, Nora and Leah Freedman.

His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence, RI. Burial will follow at the Forest Chapel Cemetery, Barrington, RI. The family will receive visitors Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the funeral home prior to the service.

Those that were unable to attend services may view a recording of the Livestream at: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/mcWkNDdPPcu3aSw7tX2xIFIS0raAVA3fdptVYiN8n-xOJgS0pMil_vHAdsVWtBSy.xQeWjlJgQjblhUi9?startTime=1735573249000 or by clicking the link below.

Shiva will be observed at the Freedman residence in Swansea immediately following the burial until 6:00 PM with a minyan service at 5:00 PM and Tuesday 12/31 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM with a minyan service at 5:00 PM and on Thursday 1/2/2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Alicia Morgans Research Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168