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Mr. Hardy was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. He served with the East Providence Police Dept. for 28 years in the Patrol Division and as a detective before retiring as an Acting Lieutenant in the Uniform Division. Officer Hardy received several commendations from the City of East Providence for his work on various murder cases. While serving on the police department, he attended the URI's School of Criminalistics, FBI training, and also attended Salve Regina and Northeastern Universities.
He was a communicant of St. Theresa's Church, Pawtucket, and was a member of the East Providence Police Lodge #1, the East Providence Beneficial Assoc., the RI Commissioned Police Officers Assoc., and of the East Providence Police and Fireman's Assoc.
In addition to his beloved wife, he leaves his children, Kevin Lane Hardy of Providence, Keith Patrick Hardy of East Providence and Michelle Renee Hardy of Pawtucket; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and his sister, Frances Hargreaves of Georgetown, KY.
He was the brother of the late Cecile M. Casey and Claire P. Coleman.
His funeral will begin Monday at 7:45am from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9am at St. Theresa's Church, Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Military honors and burial will follow at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 2-5pm.
His family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to the East Providence Police and Fireman's Assoc., 162 Bentley St., East Providence, RI 02914. rebellofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hardy
Betty DuLude
November 11, 2008
Laura,
I had dinner with Bill and Alice on Sunday night and learned of Jack's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
Jill Hulme
November 7, 2008
Mrs. Hardy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. I know I'll always remember Mr. Hardy fondly.
Raymond Bourassa
November 5, 2008
hi Toni;
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
your cousin .
Ray Bourassa
John & Maureen Santos
November 4, 2008
We are sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We are glad we got to visit the last two years with the family. Our Prayers are with Yo
Dolores & AL Pollock
November 3, 2008
Laura and Family,
We were sorry to hear about Jack. We are so glad that we got to visit with him this last summer.
Sis Emond
November 2, 2008
Laura and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jack. You have my deepest sympathy and
I am sure God will give you the
strength to get through this sorryful
time.
Love,
Sis Emond
Robyn DeBarros
November 1, 2008
Dear Laura,
My sincere sympathy to you and all of the family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan & Tom Calabro
November 1, 2008
Laura and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Jack today.
Our prayer and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Tom so enjoyed talking with Jack when we saw the two of you. They good talk for hours!
Your friends,
Ret. Sgt. George Thomas
November 1, 2008
Laura,
I have many memories of Jack that I will never forget. My heart goes out to you and your family. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers.
Charles "Paddy" Crowshaw
October 31, 2008
On behalf of my brothers and sisters, we extend our sympathy for you loss. Jack was a good friend of our dad, and to all of us. I recall his smile and kind words. Our prayers are with you.
Cindy Antypas
October 31, 2008
Dear Laura and Family,
There are truly no words to express the loss you are feeling. Jack was a real gentleman who always knew the right words to say at the right time.
I enjoyed my conversations with him on the phone when I worked upstairs on the 3rd floor, also when I would see him at the bazaar.
I know his family was his life, you Laura who cared for Jack with such devotion, Keith, Kevin and Shelly who loved their father , your grandchildren who Jack enjoyed so much, especially Jordan and Paige who knew how how to make a big man become mush. Finally, to Frances, who has lost her brother whom she loved so much.
May God give you strength and rest his soul.
With deepest sympathies,
Cindy
Patricia Barrett
October 31, 2008
Dear Laura & Shelley,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Jack was a great person, kind, generous and loved his family. We will cherish the memories of all the fun times we had with him.
Love
Patti & Roland
brenda osullivan
October 31, 2008
Laura, my deepest sympathys to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy & Richard Blais
October 31, 2008
Words cannot express the sympathy that Richard & I send to you and your family. Jack was a man who always had a smile on his face and was a pleasure to be with. It was a pleasure to know him.
Lt. Richard N. Silva, Retired
October 31, 2008
My prayers and condolences are with you and your family. I worked with Jack and learned a lot from him. May God bless you and yours.
October 31, 2008
TO THE HARDY FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
THE DUFFY'S
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