Aaron J. Cheerman:  

2004 Sewing Industry Hall of Fame Inductee and 2008 MCL/HCD Marine of the Year Aaron J. Cheerman was born in Meriden, CT, January 1, 1945 to Abraham and Ida Cheerman. After graduating Orville H. Platt High in 1963, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the start of the Vietnam War, where he served with the 6th Marine Regiment. In the summer of 1964, Aaron was assigned to The Marine Barracks at the United States Naval Academy as a weapon instructor for the first year Midshipmen. In September of 1964 he participated in training exercises in Spain and Portugal called Steel Spike 1 and other support operations. Aaron was Honorably Discharged early from active duty in the Marine Corps in 1965 due to a physical disability and is considered a Vietnam Era Veteran. On November 20, 1965, Aaron married Sylvia Gutterman of Marlborough, CT. They have been married for nearly 43 years and have resided in Manchester, CT, for 41 of those years. Aaron now enjoys spending his retirement time with his wife Sylvia, his daughter Debbie Cheerman, his son-in-law Mark and daughter Lori Zackin and his grandson Ari. Aaron was in the sewing machine business for over 38 years and is still highly regarded as an authority in the sewing machine industry. He entered into the sewing machine industry in 1965 and in 1976; he established a sewing machine store, Manchester Sewing Machine Center. Aaron had the largest loyal customer base in New England due to a highly dedicated and professional staff. He boasted one of the largest ...Expand for more