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Robert Maguire Obituary

MAGUIRE, ROBERT W. "RED", 80, of Las Vegas passed away April 16th. He was the husband of Loretta T. (Giacobbi) Maguire for 54 years. Born in Providence, He was the son of the late M. Joseph and Gertrude (Hopkins) Maguire. Father of Robert W. Jr., and wife Cathy of Warwick, Laura J. and companion Kevin O'Reilly, Maureen A. and M. Joseph Maguire all of Providence; loving grandfather of 5 and 1 great-grandchild; brother of the late M. Joseph Maguire, Jr. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Air Force. He worked as a truck driver for B.T. Equipment Co./Gilbane Bldg. Co. for 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion Wanskuck Post 56, the VFW Post 2929 of Smithfield and Teamsters Local 251. He enjoyed Nascar racing and the local short tracks and New England sports. Visitation will be held Friday 4-7 p.m. followed by a service at 7 p.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nathan Adelson Hospice Care, 4141 Swenson Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119. pontarellimarinofunerals.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 12, 2011.

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May 14, 2011

Loretta, So sorry for your loss. You and Red were great friends to my parents
Kathy Rossoni
Elaine Willard (Johnston)

Kathy Keefe

May 13, 2011

I m so sorry for your loss. I remember all the good times our families had.

Pete DiMaggio

May 13, 2011

Bob, Sorry for your loss.

Jerry

May 13, 2011

Aunt Loretta,
I'm so sorry for your loss.

You and Uncle Red are part of my earliest and fondest childhood memories. Remember the Vespa and the rides Uncle gave all the kids? Remember Haliburton Hockey Haven and the trip to Canada? These are my thoughts of Uncle Red...they'll always bring a smile and the thought of happier times.
My prayers are with you and my cousins. Bobby, Laura Jean, Maureen and Joey you are all in my payees and thoughts.
Sincerely,
Cousin Jerry

William Smith

May 13, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Love Mr. and Mrs. William Smith

Mark Loiselle

May 13, 2011

Bob and family: Deppest condolences on your loss. Hopefully your memories will help you get through this time.

JULIE SANTOS

May 12, 2011

May your family find solace in remembering the good times,and memories that your family shares.My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. JULIE SANTOS

May 12, 2011

dear Loretta, Bobby, Laura, Maureen,and Joey... so sorry about the loss of your husband and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. love karen jenison

May 12, 2011

Bob,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You will always have the cherished memories of him.
Steve Ricci

Irving Scott

May 12, 2011

Bob W Jr: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. A recent hospital stay has me recuperating but won't be able to be with you in person. Know that my thoughts are with you.

Scotty

DIANE ONDRASEK-COCCIA

May 12, 2011

My sincere sympathy on the passing of(Red).Our families had a closeness growing up that we all we remeber and tell the stories of our childhood and our parents to our children and grandchildren.Red will be include in many of these stories his memory will live on.

May 12, 2011

I remember the time we skipped rocks at the pond and skipped through the meadow holding hands.

The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

May 12, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

May 12, 2011

Loretta,Bobby,Laura,Maureen and Joe
Our sincerest condolences to the family.We have been through some good times and sad times. But in our hearts we will always remember Red.We will always be here for you and the family.
Jim & Paula Forkin
Las Vegas,Nv.

May 12, 2011

We had a lot of laughs as kids at St. Edwards minstral shows.The old neighborhood was good fun,good memories.
L. Lindsay Sarasota ,Florida

May 12, 2011

Loretta, Laura, Maureen, Bobby and Joey,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. May your memories of him keep him near.
Cathy (OBrien) Schley
Sarasota, FL

May 12, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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