Dr. Edward L. Hochman, 91

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Dr. Edward L. Hochman died Nov. 7, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was the husband of Miriam (Flamer) Hochman, to whom he was married for 64 years.

He was born in New London, Connecticut, the fourth son of Jacob Hochman and Fannie Glassberg. After serving in the European Theatre in World War II, he graduated from the University of Connecticut and Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and practiced podiatry in Pawtucket for 50 years. 

He served as president of the R.I. Podiatry Society,  and while in that position, successfully fought to pass the state law allowing podiatrists and maxillofacial dentists in R.I. to be accepted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He was a pioneer in bringing podiatric minimal incision surgery and later, podiatric laser surgery to the state. After semi-retiring to Florida, he continued assisting the elderly with their podiatric needs for 19 more years.

In addition to Miriam, he is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Susan and Eli Shachal, Nancy Hochman and Jim Baillie, and Karen and Kerry Grant, and granddaughter Neely Shachal. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Rabbi Leslie Y. Gutterman Religious School Fund at Temple Beth-El in Providence or a charity of your choice.