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Leo Roy Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Florida (Sawyer) Roy and had been a resident of Warwick for most of his life. Mr. Roy was employed by the Leviton Mfg. Co. in Warwick for thirty eight years, mostly as a supervisor until his retirement in 1988. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in West Warwick, an Army veteran of WW II and was well known as the 'King of Yard Sales' and as the 'Mayor of the Rocky Hill Flea Market.' He also was very fond of his beloved dog Chloe.
He is survived by a daughter Renee M. Smith of West Warwick, two sons, Leo A. Roy Jr. of Coventry, Michael K. Roy of Warwick, sister June Pineau of Warwick, two brothers, James Roy of Coventry, William Roy of Bradenton, FL and a granddaughter Haley M. Smith of West Warwick.
The funeral will be held Monday at 9:15 AM from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence St., West Warwick. Interment with Military Honors will follow at RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours Sunday 4-7 PM.
Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Raymond & Rosemary Petit
August 21, 2008
TO THE LEO ROY FAMLEY My depest synpathy Grew up across the street jefferson blvd his wife was maid of honor for ROSEMARY Sullivan married to RAYMOND Petit
Wayne Murphy
August 3, 2008
Renee & Familey my thaughts are with you . Be Strong , ill always be here if needed.
Mikki and Hank Johnsn
August 2, 2008
Leo and Dee: You know I love you both and am sooo sorry for the loss of your Dad. Think back on the good times and remember the bad to hopefully not repeat them. He'll always be with you. So will we. Love you. Mikki and Hank
Gail Ficazzola
August 2, 2008
Mike and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We are going to miss your dad coming over and telling us what's going on.
Gail, Rocco & Rebel
Norman + Charlene Picard
August 2, 2008
Mike and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
We will not be able to attend the services but our prayers will be with you.
Laura Morin
August 2, 2008
Renee', Jay and Haley- We share in your loss and sorrow. He will be in your hearts and memories forever! We love you all and are always near! Love the Morin family
Laura Morin
August 2, 2008
What a fun guy! Renee', Jay and Haley, he will be missed in person, but will FOREVER be in your hearts and memories. We are sharing in your sorrow and loss. May God be with you at this difficult time. Love in friendship The Morin family
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