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Harry Branch Obituary
Born in Providence he was the son of the late Harry S. and Florence (Fisher) Branch.
Mr. Branch served on the Warwick Fire Department for 23 years retiring as a Lieutenant. He was a US Air Force Korean War veteran, a member of the RI Matadors Drum and Bugle Corp, and a member of the E.G.F.V.A.
Besides his wife is survived by; two sons Kenneth and Steven Branch, one daughter Jamie Martin, three step-daughters, twelve grand children, two sisters; Frances Dorrance and Jane Anderson and was the brother of the late Caroline Landstrom.
Funeral Service Sunday at 1:00 pm in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. Burial will be private. Calling Hours Saturday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Branch
Gwen & Ron Zangari Sr.
September 17, 2008
To Steve, Pam and Family,
We just learned about your Dad's passing. Please accept our sincerest sympathy during this difficult time.
Chuck Quackenbush
September 2, 2008
To Harry's family and friends,
I offer my deepest sympathy and condonances. Harry was a good friend from the time we met in the Matadors. This is truely a loss of a wonderful person. May he meet us at the door of the great drum corps in the sky with a smile and a cold beer.
Gil Silva
September 2, 2008
Peggy, Steven and the Branch Family
I first heard the sad news at the preliminary show in Rochester, NY on Saturday. My first thoughts were I would not be able to pay my repect to you and the family.then I thought, Harry would say "your doing drum corps" and I smiled to myself.
The Matador family has lost a cherished member and we grieve his lost, but we our thankful that we knew him and that he is at peace. To you and the family we thank you for allowing Harry to be part of our family.
MFFM
Ray Bassett
September 1, 2008
To: The Branch Family...
Harry was a presence no matter where he was...He brought a smile to many a face! A "pretty good" horn player, but a lousy Marcher......or was it a "pretty good" Marcher but a lousy horn player???? - Neither! Harry was just "pretty good"!! It was my honor to have marched with him and to know him!!! He was a Matador, through and through! May he watch down upon the rest of us and keep us smiling!
Terri & Bobby Rogers
August 31, 2008
We wish all of Harry's family and friends our condolences and prayers. We know he didn't get out too often but know he will be missed.
FRANK PIMENTAL
August 31, 2008
HARRY WAS A GREAT GUY, FRIEND AND I WILL MISS THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD IN THE R.I. MATADORS . MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Jennifer Cipalone
August 30, 2008
Dear Peg and Family:
I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know the both of you at Pocasset Bay Manor. He was very happy to call you his wife. I remember the day he gave me the news. It was a pleasure to have known Harry. May he rest in eternal peace. Take care Peg....
Terri & Bobby Rogers
August 30, 2008
To Peg, your daughters, my children and grandchildren. You are all in our prayers. I know the past couple of years have been hard for you and Harry is finally at peace.
Don Rigby
August 29, 2008
To Peggy, Kenny, Steven, & Jamie...
I would like to express my condolences on your loss. I have many fond memories over the years with the family get togethers when Grandma Branch was alive, watching The Matadores and The Picadores compete (as exhilarating as those competitions were), and who can forget the go-cart racing. He will be missed. I look forward to seeing him again when God calls me home. See you soon Uncle Harry.
Don
Donna Jencks
August 29, 2008
With deepest sympathy
Mel Sisson
August 29, 2008
Harry was more like a brother to me than a friend.
We shared many memories, for more than 60 years. We marched together lst with the Warwick Shoreliners Drum Corps, then as one of the Rhode Island Matadors. Everyone has their own religious views, as for me, I look forward to seeing Harry once again, as Jesus promised on a perfect earth in what he called "the re-creation". This time without all the imperfections, as God originally purposed, a perfect Body, on a perfect earth, where we can serve God together, and enjoy all the music, to our hearts content. Altho he has fallen asleep in death, He will always be alive in my memory, and I hope in God's also
Jack & Norma Manning
August 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Peggy and all the Branch family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bronwyn Schofield
August 29, 2008
Harry was an uncle to me.I will have fond memories of his humor and love for people.GOD BLESS.May Jesus comfort his family during this sorrowful time. B.Thompson-Schofield
Kim Lennon (Rigby)
August 29, 2008
to the branch family,
our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. this is a sad time for all. remember all the good times you had. now he is at peace.
the Lennon family
Skip Conroy
August 29, 2008
Dear Branch Family, Steve, Mike and Jamie Martin,
My thoughts are with you during this trying time. May your sadness be replaced with happy memories of your father
Brenda Nault
August 29, 2008
My sincere condolences to Peggy and the whole family. I have fond memories of Harry in his plow truck clearing our driveway. What a kind soul!
Bill McGinn (WFD Retired)
August 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pat Charpentier
August 29, 2008
Dear Peggy, sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Pat {Walsh) Charpentier
Robert Greenway
August 29, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Our Deepest Sympathies
Rob & Roxanne Greenway
Steve Micke
August 29, 2008
Peggy and Famly,
I remember you folks from our days with the Matadors. My heart goes out to you all. My love and prayers are with you.
Steve MIcke
Jean & Andy Quinn
August 29, 2008
Peggy and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss, our prays and thoughts are with you. May the special things and memories about your loved one live on inside your heart forever. The memories are what has always keep our loved ones that we have lost close in our heart. I feel bad and am sorry we will not be able to attend the wake or funeral as we are away in Maine. With our deepest sympathy, love Jean & Andy Quinn
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