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Robert McElroy Obituary
Born in New York City, NY, he was a son of the late Edward B. and Josephine A. (Weeks) McElroy.
Mr. McElroy was an educator in both the Cranston and Warwick School Systems. He was a graduate of Cranston High School, and the University of Rhode Island where he received his Masters in Educational Math. He enjoyed art and computer graphics, and was active in Democrat politics. During the Civil Rights Movement he was involved in peace and justice issues. He served in the Philippines teaching modern math for the US Peace Corps.
He was the brother of Paul E. McElroy and his wife Catherine Fochler-McElroy of North Providence, and Elizabeth A. McElroy-Kremm and her husband Kenneth Kremm of Lapeer, Michigan. Uncle of Daniel P. and David E. McElroy.
His funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 A.M. from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 8:00-9:00 A.M. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
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Frank and Lois Tabela
July 22, 2008
Dear Cathy and the McElroy family. I believe that when we die, God takes us by His hands and helps us through our journey home. Bob is there now with his parents, whom he loved. He was a great friend to all he met. May the Lord ease your burden and lift your sprits through these difficult days.
Lauren K
July 21, 2008
Had Mr. McElroy as a subtitute teacher At Toll Gate High school. He seemed to have a bit of a dry sense of humor which is why I thought we got along so great! God Speed Mr. McElroy!
Charles (Frank) Thibodeau
July 20, 2008
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