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Philip Yorkery Obituary

YORKERY, PHILIP J. 'PY 14', 63, of Pemberton Avenue, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 at his home. He was the beloved son of the late William T. and Helen (Powers) Yorkery. He was also the stepson of the late Catherine (Stone) Yorkery.

Born in Providence, he lived in Narragansett and Jamestown. Phil worked for Anson Jewelry, Nyman Mfg., and was employed by the State of Rhode Island (DOT) for 25 years.

He is survived by 2 brothers, William E. Yorkery and his wife Mickey of North Kingstown; John P. Yorkery and his wife Joan of Clearwater, Florida. He is also survived by his niece Colleen and her husband Richard Blackwood; a grand niece Hannah of Saunderstown; a nephew, Ryan Yorkery and his wife Berkeley of Durham, North Carolina. Phil was the uncle of the late Kathy and Billy Yorkery.

Phil enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Portuguese American Club in Jamestown. He was a loyal fan of the Rhode Island Reds when they played at the RI Auditorium.

His funeral will be Tuesday at 8:45AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Oxford Street, Providence at 10AM. Calling Hours Monday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Make a Wish Foundation of RI will be appreciated. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 7, 2008.

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Lyn Fischer

September 9, 2008

My thoughts are with you all as you say your final farewell to a unique guy. I'll always remember PY from the Red's games but most of all for the crazy times at the beach during the summers of the 70's. Lyn

Wendy Rocha

September 8, 2008

Colleen & family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Uncle, Colleen. You are in my thoughts.

Roger Williams

September 7, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the entire Yorkery Family. Roger K. Williams

Isabelle Verducci

September 7, 2008

To Phil's family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phil always said hello and something pleasant. I miss seeing him go by on his way to the PAC Club.

Kathy and Sonny Woodman

September 7, 2008

Dear Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. The PAC will not be the same. Phil was always the 1st person to greet his friends as they came in. The empty chair will be sad to see. We will miss him very much.

Frances Costa Gallagher

September 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Philip's family.

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