May 27th, 1949 – December 8th, 2021
Arthur Jay Rodman, age 72, of Natick, MA, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021.
Arthur was born to Isadore and Sybil Rodman on May 27, 1949, in Quincy, MA. After graduating North Quincy High School in 1967, he went on to build his career in the food industry, starting out at Stop & Shop and later joining his late brother, Barry and sister-in-law Barbara at Barry’s Village Deli of Waban, MA. For over 40 years, he passionately served the Newton community traditional Jewish delicatessen cuisine and was loved by his customers and employees.
Arthur loved spending time with his family and friends, had a passion for animals and attending sporting events for his favorite teams, the New England Patriots and the Boston Celtics. Arthur had a bright and energetic personality and was known for his sense of humor. He touched many lives with his generosity and passion for life.
Arthur is remembered by his wife Lisa, his daughter Sharyn and her husband Ted, his granddaughter, Brooke and his stepchildren Jennifer, Peter and Maria.
Communications can be sent to Lisa Rodman at Barry’s Village Deli, 6 Windsor Road, Waban, MA 02468. There will also be a guest book at the deli for messages to the family. Due to the health pandemic, a small, private service was held on Sunday, December 12, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.