Isaac Niederman, silversmith & Holocaust survivor, dead at 91

ISAAC NIEDERMAN, a retired silversmith with Coleman E. Adler and Sons Jewelers, died at his home in Metairie earlier today, January 19, 2015. He was 90.

Niederman had been a widower since the death of his wife, the late Dora B. Niederman. He has been a resident of New Orleans since 1949. He retired in 2007 after 57 years of service as a silversmith at the jewelry store. At the time of his retirement, Niederman was the store’s oldest living employee.

Graveside services will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Chevra Thilim Memorial Park, 5000 Iberville Street. Rabbi Ethan Linden of Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation, 3737 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. For more information, dial 504-835-2341.