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Frederick C. Clancy

Frederick Clancy Obituary

CLANCY, FREDERICK C., Battalion Chief (Ret.), P.F.D., 81, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Greenville, passed away Saturday, Nov., 8, 2008 in Fort Myers. He was the husband of Elaine Foss 'Lainie' Clancy and the late Ruth M. (Ostlind) Clancy.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick J. and Celia (Ryan) Clancy. He lived in Providence and Greenville before moving to Fort Myers ten years ago.

Chief Clancy was appointed to the Providence Fire Department in October 1949, promoted to Lieutenant in March 1963, Captain in June 1968 and appointed Battalion Chief assigned to Battalion 3 in November 1982 before retiring in 1987 after serving the City for 38 years. He was a WW II Navy Veteran, a member of the Providence Firefighters Local 799, I.A.F.F., Providence Permanent Firemen's Relief Association, Providence Police & Fire Retired Association and the Seven Lakes Men's Golf League.

Besides his wife Lainie of eight years, he leaves two daughters, Patricia Clancy of Old Lyme, CT and Anne Marie Refino of Providence; two sisters, Leonora Lee Breig in New Hampshire and Ft. Myers and Joan McSweeney in California, seven grandchildren, Kyle, Nicole, Mikaela, Dena, Joey, Ryan and Shayna and three great-grandchildren Kaylie, Salvador and Kianna. He was the brother of the late Mary E. Clancy, Lt. William Clancy, P.F.D. and John Clancy.

His funeral will be held Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Edgewood. Interment will follow with military honors in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Providence Permanent Firemen's Relief Association, 90 Printery St., Providence, RI 02906, in his memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences please visit: www.galloglyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Clancy

17 Entries

Kenneth Foss

December 10, 2008

Condolences to all of Fred's family.
As Freddie Clancy's brother-in-law, we shared so many good times it would be impossible to count them. He was a part of every family celebration and holiday and every other day. So,to my sister, Lainie, Fred's step daughters and sons-in-law Patti & Archie and Paige & Gary, step son and daughter-in-law Tom & Hazel, and grandchildren Alaina, Patrick & Paul, I send special condolences on their loss of such an important person in their lives.
Freddie, we'll all still be betting with you on those Patriot and Red Sox games and we'll see you later. Ken

Jonathan McIntosh

November 17, 2008

My wife and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the rest of the family.

Kathy Clancy

November 14, 2008

If We Could Bring You Back Again

If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.

If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.

If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.

Ann Marie Nagle

November 14, 2008

Dear Pat and Ann,
I was sorry to read about your dad. I remember seeing him at the many of the various functions I attended with my mother and father for the Fire Department - especially the Fireman's Ball. He always had a smile on his face. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Kenneth Hoskin

November 14, 2008

To the Clancy family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I was honored to work for Chief Clancy at Branch Ave. from time to time when I 1st came on the job in 84. Even though he retired a few years after I came on, I could tell how he became such a highly respected Chief. He did his job, & did it well, & expected the same from everyone that worked for him. I was honored to work for him & thank him for the knowledge he passed along. Try to remember all the good times you had with him & thank you for sharing him with us.
Rest in Peace Chief,
Kenneth Hoskin (Ret'd PFD)

Steve Smyth

November 13, 2008

To the Clancy Family,
Your Father was a Great Man, he was one of my Fathers best friends.(Jack Smyth) They played lots of golf together at Triggs, and Fred was with my father on his last round before my dad passed away in 1993.
You will be in our Prayers at this difficult time. We will miss Fred.
God Bless

Francis J Darigan,jr

November 13, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Clancy Family on the loss of Chief Fred. I had the priviledge of knowing Fred and claiming him as a friend. Fred was a great public servant, Battalion Chief and a wonderful human being. His kindly disposition and sense of humor will long be remembered. God Bless Fred and his wonderful Family

Jack & Elaine Seddon

November 13, 2008

Lainie, Pat, Ann, All the lovely grandchildren, Lee & Don,
Our hearts go out to all of you at this time, and we wish we could be with you. There was never a better friend than Fred. We have had many happy days with all the Clancys when the children were small and all through the years. He will be saddly missed, and our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time of sorrow.
Love, Jack and Elaine

Bearee Henglatsamy

November 13, 2008

Kyle and the Clancy Family: May you find comfort and support from those around you during this difficult time. Your Grandfather would be dearly missed. My thoughts and prays are with your family.

John and Kimberly Leach

November 12, 2008

Our Hearts go out to Kyle and the whole Clancy family at this difficult time. Our love and Prayers be with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Pat Mahoney

November 12, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Freddie for many years at Point Street Station and I valued his lifetime friendship. We had several laughs and many trips to the golf course. Freddie was one in a million. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

ROBERT PRIDEMORE

November 12, 2008

TO THE CLANCY FAMILY,GOD BLESS MY FRIEND FRED CLANCY. HE WAS A MENTOR TO MEN ON THE PFD. THE BEST CAPT. AND B.C. I EVER WORKED FOR. IT WAS MY HONOR TO HAVE SERVED WITH THE MOST INTELLIGENT AND HUMOROUS MAN I EVER MET. HEAVEN IS BLESSED TO HAVE HIM THERE.

Walter Loiselle

November 12, 2008

God bless Fred, he will be sadly missed. I worked with Fred he was a great firefighter.

Walter Loiselle Retired PFD

Paige, Gary and Paul Gruszecki

November 12, 2008

To the Clancy Family:
We are the daughter, son-in-law and grandson of Lainie. We are honored to have had the privilege of knowing Clancy. His sense of humor and love of family and kids will always be remembered, along with his ukelele playing! When we hear a bell, we'll know another angel just got his wings. Our sympathies for your loss of such special man.

Jeannie Dempsey

November 12, 2008

A new candle now burns, but this fire Mr Clancy doesn't need to extinguish. He's "upstairs" looking down, hitting a few balls, playing piano and waiting for the other guests to arrive at the party.
Clancy, I'll never forget "Heart and Soul" and how your dad used to play those keys. Although I won't be able attend the service, my prayers are with you and your family this week and forever.

Much love,
Jeannie

MANNY COSTA

November 12, 2008

TO THE CLANCY FAMILY:
I AM A 38 YEAR MEMBER OF THE PROVIDENCE F.D. YOUR FATHER (AND UNCLE BILL) WERE BOTH MEN THAT I KNEW AND RESPECTED. I MADE LT. IN 1982 AND WORKED FOR CH.CLANCY. HE WAS ALWAYS UP BEAT AND SOMEONE WHO WAS HIGHLY RESPECTED BY THE ENTIRE JOB. I WILL BE AWAY DURING THE CALLING HOURS ( GOING TO FT.MYERS TO PLAY SOFTBALL). PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ON YOUR LOSS.

MANNY COSTA
DEPUTY ASSISTANT CHIEF
PROVIDENCE FIRE DEPT.

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