Norman Sadler

Sadler, Norman I., 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was the son of the late Katherine (Wolfe) and Phillip Sadler of Providence, and brother of the late Harold Sadler of Cranston. He is survived by Marika Sadler, his wife of 51 years; his son Jonathan Sadler of Providence; his son Jeremy Sadler, daughter-in-law Noi, granddaughter Noemi of New York; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Sadler graduated from Hope High School, class of 1942, and Brown University, class of 1950. During the Second World War, he served as a Radio/Electronics Officer in the Merchant Marine, a position he took up again on supply ships during the Korean War and Vietnam War. He also served as Chief Communications Officer aboard the NS Savannah. Mr. Sadler was a member of Temple Emanu-El. He will be buried at a private graveside service at Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick. Shiva will be observed at his late residence, 6-8pm today, 3:30-5:30pm Friday, and 1-3pm Sunday. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish Community Day School of RI, Temple Emanu-El, or a charity of your choice.