Photo courtesy of Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Robert D. King, 80, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully October 15, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Charchafliah) King. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late David and Cecelia (Young) King. Robert was an army veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a lineman for General Motors for 25 years, retiring in 1989. He then went to work for the city of Pawtucket, operating the carousel in Slater Park for many years. Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Robert King and Steven King. Robert was the brother of the late David King Jr., Donald King, and Judith Fulford. Robert will be missed by many nieces and nephews. The funeral and burial will be private.
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Josie so sorry for yout loss my condolences to all. Bob sas good friend saw him a couple years ago a Slater Park . We enjoyed many years togter at my parents house in Rehoboth. My Bob R..I P.
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Judy Ferreira
October 13, 2024 | Fall River, MA | Friend
Josie
I’m sorry on the loss of your husband Bob
Sending hugs and prayers
I just found out about Bob’s passing
Peace be with you
R.I.P. Bob
Lorraine Amaral
January 09, 2022 | Clearwater, FL | Friend
Dear Mrs.King,
This is Raymond Blais and it has been a while since we've last talk at the carousel. If you see this I just wanted to tell you how much Mr.King has always meant to me. Every time I would visit the carousel he would always be there to talk to me and I'm ever so grateful for him doing so. He always made my day and helped me get through some rough times. It will never be the same not seeing him again, but he will forever live on in my heart. I will miss him dearly; I...
Raymond Blais
December 18, 2020 | North Smithfield, RI | Acquaintance
So sorry for your family's loss. Bob was a wonderful man, we always looked forward to visiting him at the Carousel. He could always make my family laugh. Slater Park was very lucky to have him, he had a special love for that Carousel and the people who visited. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Cheryl, Craig, Matthew and Christopher
Cheryl Thompson
December 03, 2020 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
Sympathy Gift courtesy of Robert Golden. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of Robert D. King.
Robert Golden
November 06, 2020
My condolences to the family Bobby will be missed he was a great friend for many years spent many weekends at our home in Rehobot
Judy Ferreira
November 03, 2020 | Fall River, MA | Friend
Josie,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. May the many happy memories you have continue to bring comfort to you and your family. With deepest sympathy. Love Ed, Marie, Brian and Erin
October 29, 2020
A good friend, very nice guy. He worked hard to keep the Slater Park Carousel running smoothly. My Condolences to Josie and his family.
Mariann Kerzner
October 26, 2020 | Pawtucket, RI | Friend
Dear Josephine and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy to you at this very sad time.
Lisa & Ron Dalton
October 23, 2020 | Pawtucket, RI
