James Drape Obituary
James graduated from Tolman High School and was a lifelong resident of the city. He worked at Warren Tire in Pawtucket for sixteen years, and worked as a glazier for Bill Lizotte in East Providence. James was an avid New England sports fan who enjoyed drinking a Bud and watching the games.
He is survived by a daughter, Leah A. Drape of Woonsocket; a grandson, Tristin James Rose; two brothers, Kevin and Mark Drape; five sisters, Pearl Benevides, Karen Clark, Helen Perron, Agnes Stoddard and Barbara Drape, and his beloved cats, CJ and Precious. He was the brother of the late John and Donald Drape.
Funeral services will be private. Visitation and floral tributes are respectfully omitted. Memorial donations to Pawtucket Animal Shelter, c/o 121 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Cheetham Funeral Home, Pawtucket. CheethamFuneralHome.com
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1012 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
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