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Wilfred Pichette Obituary

PICHETTE, WILFRED J., 84, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (Singleton) Pichette. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Louise (Arpin) Pichette. Wilfred had worked as an Electronics Technician for the Providence School Department before retiring. He was a volunteer for the Food Bank at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Providence and also served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He is survived by two sons, Wilfred J. Pichette, Jr. and his wife, Maria and Paul R. Pichette and his wife, Rose; two daughters, Mary LaHue and her husband, Kevin and Laura McCoy; a brother, Edward Pichette, Sr.; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Friday, March 9, 2012 at 9 a.m. from the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atwells Ave., Providence. Visitation Thursday 5-8 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 901 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02909. maceroni.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 7, 2012.

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March 8, 2012

Mary, Laura, Butch, & Paul, I am terribly sorry for your loss. Your father was a great person. My prayers are with you.

Aunt Cecile Singleton, Providence

Doreen Wilgus

March 8, 2012

Butch, Mary, Paul and Laura. So sorry for your loss. Uncle Willy will be greatly missed.

Love to you all.

Kenneth La Hue

March 7, 2012

Mary and Kevin our thoughts are with you and your whole family during this difficult time. Jim and I will attend the wake on Thursday night. Love you both! Ken and Jim

Sylvia Hollinghurst

March 7, 2012

I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad, I have great memories of him. I will hold those memories close to my heart.
Love,
Sylvia

Bob Singleton

March 7, 2012

Mary, Butch, Paul and Laura, Our deepest condolences to you all, Uncle Willie will be deeply missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Bob and Jean.

patricia singleton

March 7, 2012

i am so sorry for your lost laura mary butch an pauly he will be miss by all of us i miss and love you uncle willy and auntie janie my mom an father miss them and love them from patricia singleton

Lt Col Mike Comstock (RIANG)

March 7, 2012

Paul and family,

My condolences to you all at this time of loss.

Roy Singleton

March 7, 2012

Laura, Will and Paul,

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.

xoxo
Cousin Roy

Charline Rosario

March 7, 2012

We will all miss you and auntie very much,Butch mary paul laura so sorry for the loss.God bless all of you.Love Sissy&Joe

Elaine O'Connell

March 7, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandfather. God Bless all of you at this difficult time. Elaine and John O'Connell

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