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Official Obituary of

Barry Robert Schuman

February 10, 1950 ~ May 13, 2023 (age 73) 73 Years Old

Barry Schuman Obituary

Barry Schuman (73) of Providence, RI passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was very brave during his illness.

Barry was born to Elias Schuman and Ninel (Berkovitch) Schuman on February 10, 1950 in Yonkers, NY. After graduating from Saunders Technical High School in Yonkers he moved to New Haven, CT to attend culinary school at the Culinary Institute of America. In New Haven he met his first wife Esther. They married, moved to Groton, CT and had three children. He had a long career at Electric Boat as a shipfitter.

Barry was a proud and devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed his retirement years with his beloved partner Nancy Worthen of 22 years in Providence, RI. They enjoyed gardening, cooking, contra dancing, and raising chickens. Barry loved to spend time with family and friends.

Barry had a big heart and his eyes twinkled with humor. He loved telling jokes and limericks. We will miss his silly grin and giggle. Barry's compassion for people and non judgemental attitude left a deep impression on us. We love him so much and he will be greatly missed.

Barry is survived by his partner Nancy Worthen, his children: Esther Pendola (husband Robert Pendola), Elias Schuman (wife Kathleen Seyb) and Corinne Schuman (husband Nick Godlewski), 12 grandchildren; Liam Pendola (15), Ruby Pendola (13), Desmond Godlewski (11), Elliot Pendola (10), Everett Godlewski (10), Laila Diallo (9), Taya Schuman (8), Klohni Pendola (8), Mila Schuman (5), Zoe Pendola (5), Aydin Pendola (4) and Kieran Godlewski (3), his sister Alice Noseworthy, and nephew Tristan Noseworthy, many friends and the Men’s group. Barry was predeceased by his parents and Nancy's daughter Margaret Worthen.

Burial will be private. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering on June 10th from noon - 4 pm at his home in Providence.

Memorial Contra Dance at the Mystic Pie Dance at the Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340 July 22 7pm to 10:30pm Donations to benefit the Mystic Pie Dance.

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