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Joseph Beck Obituary

BECK, JOSEPH S. of Cumberland died on July 21, 2013. Mr. Beck was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Maxwell A. Beck and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Beck. He was also the brother of the late Mary E. Beck. Mr. Beck was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. Mr. Beck was a teacher and counselor at Cumberland High School for many years. He was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, a Friend of the Cumberland Library, a member of the R.I. Teachers Association, a member of the Rhode Island Irish-American Historical Society and a charter member of the National World War II Memorial. The funeral for Mr. Beck will be on Thursday, July 25 at 9:00 am from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Aiden's Church, 1460 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland at 10:00 am. His burial will be with full Military Honors in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. The calling hours for Mr. Beck will be Wednesday from 4-7 pm in the funeral home. For online condolences please visit www.manningheffern.com.

Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 24, 2013.
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To the family - my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Mr. Beck - I was sorry to hear of your passing. You were a great teacher & class advisor... always there when we needed you. Rest in Peace & God Bless.

Natalie Kent

August 7, 2013

I remember Mr. Beck so well. He was a great teacher and I had the honor of being one of his students. May you always rest in peace Mr. Beck. You will always be remembered.

Carol Rausch

August 5, 2013

Joe Beck was a friend to every student in CHS. Mike and I graduated is 1962 but he remembered all of us...Loved his work and taught us to Love school and follow our dreams. He will continue teaching even in Heaven....glad he was a part of our life. We are still together living in the mountains of Western, Md. Prayers J.Beck

Mike & Mary Ellen (McKee) Nasif

August 4, 2013

Sometimes we leave fingerprints on things we don't know has any value. Thank you Mr. Beck for leaving your fingerprints on my life.

Bob Lafond

July 26, 2013

Joe was a friend and colleague. He was a consummate professional and a decent man. I am sorry for your loss but happy that he was a part of my life.

Donald Dubois

July 26, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family peace in your time of sorrow.

Ms Porter

July 25, 2013

Mr. Beck was not only one of the best teachers I ever had, he was also a counselor for my sister Marcia! He was always there with a kind and gentle word. I have thought of him often and will never forget him.

Marge Sheppard

July 25, 2013

RIP Mr. Beck. You were an awesome teacher and friend. Mary Lasko

mary smith

July 25, 2013

RIP Mr Beck,,,

Patricia Jodoin

July 24, 2013

I remember him fondly. Lani McLaughlin-Cruz CHS Class of 1965

July 24, 2013

Mr. Beck you were a great math teacher and class advisor. You also had a great sense of humor. I remember a lot of laughs in your class. I will always remember you. Rest in peace.

Ruth Manley Goldstein

July 24, 2013

As a graduate of the 1964 CHS class, I have never forgotten Mr Beck. He was a wonderful teacher and our class advisor. He will be missed by many . May he rest in eternal peace.
Ann Lachance

July 24, 2013

Mr Beck was one of my favorite teachers at Cumberland High. I believe I was a student of his in each of my 4 years there even for drivers ed. Judith Beverly class of 1964.

July 24, 2013

Mr.Beck was a great teacher - I had him for Type Class, and he was patient with me. He told me if I started looking at the keys, I'd never stop. He was right. As I type this in the hunt and peck style, I wish I had heeded your advice. God Bless you, Mr.Beck, and the kind spirit you brought to CHS.

Holly (Conklin)Lambert

July 24, 2013

Mr. Beck was a patient of mine, years ago in Providence. I enjoyed talking with him and found him to be a very kind man. May God rest his soul.

Terri Paul

July 24, 2013

Dear Family ,as a young man not guided in the right direction Mr. Beck put that back on course, Whenever I would see him at the supermarket in later years he always knew my name and who I was thanks Mr Beck heaven now has a great leader My deepest sympathies
Steve Queenan Cumberland R I

Steve Queenan

July 24, 2013

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The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home

July 24, 2013

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