Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Joseph & Dorothy Ackerman. He graduated from University of Rhode Island and received an MBA from Columbia University. He started his career at Filene’s where he met his wife Joyce, they were married for 48 years prior to her passing in 2012.
He ran in 38 New York City Marathons. His life revolved around family, friends, travel and running.
He is survived by his son Jeffrey Ackerman (Staci Ackerman), his granddaughters Jamie and Rachel Ackerman, brother Richard (Noreen), sister Phyllis (Doron) and longtime partner Carol Sadler. He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Ackerman.
Funeral Service will be held at Leo Gallagher & Son Funeral Home located on 2900 Summer St. Stamford, CT 06905 on Thursday, August 11th 2022 at 12 PM. Interment to immediately follow at Beth El Cemetery located on 350 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT 06902. Friends are invited to Shiva at Temple Beth El after the burial. Friends are invited to Shiva at Cherry Hill, NJ on Sunday evening.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to Hope in Motion – TEAM ACKERMAN