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Joseph Bernard Dempsey Jr.
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Joseph graduated from St. Edward School and later attended LaSalle Academy. He graduated from North Providence High School and went on to work as a General Contractor in the Construction Industry for most of his life. Joseph was the founder of the Providence Riverboat Company and was affectionately known to all as "Captain Joe". He especially enjoyed music and playing the Washtub Bass.
He is survived by his beloved children, Benjamin and John Dempsey, his former wife, Marybeth, his brother, James, his sister, Mary, and seven grandchildren.
Joseph was predeceased by his brothers, Michael and John.
His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00AM at THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00AM-11:00AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
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Susan Abbott
November 18, 2024
Joe was a great guy
I knew the first time I met him
He was a gentleman
Rest in peace ,Joe
My sincere sympathy to his family
God bless
Phyllis Arruda
April 10, 2024
He played basketball for the MetCafe team and when they demanded the players wear uniforms Joe came dressed as an RN Nurses Uniform Dress. He had the most wonderful sense of humor ever
Holly Goff
March 17, 2024
I always enjoyed hanging out with Joe and Emmett on his front porch following the passing of my Father, Joe´s good friend. I´m shocked to hear of his passing and will deeply miss his kindness and love he has for everyone.
Steve Smyth
January 4, 2024
Thoughts and prayers to the Dempsey Family on the passing of Joe, He was such a nice guy, and always enjoyed being in his company. He came to visit my brother in his last days at Hospice, just shows you the type of man that he was.
Rest in Peace Joe, thank you for always looking out for my friends and I years ago at the Met
Steve Smyth
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Winnie Lambrecht
December 23, 2023
Joe was one of the kindest person I ever met; he always seemed positive, he will be missed/
Esther Radican
December 23, 2023
We were so sorry to hear of Joe´s passing. We always enjoyed his sense of humor and his beautiful smile. He will be missed.
Love to his family,
David & Esther Radican
Paula Lynch
December 22, 2023
Thoughts of Joe usually bring a smile to my face except when I heard of his passing today. He had a good heart and will be long remembered by many.
Joan Cuozzo
December 22, 2023
Joe will be missed by many people. My visits with him when I visited RI leave me with good memories. Funny, caring and overall good person I will miss you Joe Dempsey. Your friend Joan Cuozzo
Terry Cummings
December 21, 2023
Joe will remain in my memory as a most decent gentleman, dedicated to family and all of those he dear. A really fun friend that I´m privileged to know and most pleased to remember.
David Dean
December 21, 2023
I´ve known Joe for over 50 years We hung around Centerdale back in the early 70s and then over the last 40 + in Providence
Always a pleasure to be around. He will be missed but never forgotten
Barbara A Ferry
December 21, 2023
Joe... was my first boyfriend, he was 15 & I was 13... we had such a memorable year together.
We reconnected in August of this year... he said I made the best Eggplant Parm. He ever had in his life.. he will
be truly missed
Paddy Kilrain
December 21, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Slogans on Saturday won´t be the same, but your spirit will always fill up the room.
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