Michael B. Bouressa

Michael B. Bouressa obituary

Michael B. Bouressa

Michael Bouressa Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home - Warwick on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Michael B. Bouressa, 87, a Warwick resident for most of his life, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was the husband of the late Linda M. (Bosinger) Bouressa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harold and Lillian (McGlynn) Bouressa.

Michael served in the U.S. Army and retired as a sales representative of the Leesona Corp. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Michael was a longtime member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Warwick. He enjoyed sailing in the waters around Rhode Island, especially Narragansett Bay and Newport.

He leaves behind his beloved children, Susan L. Lloyd (David), Michael B. Bouressa (Kimberly), Karen E. Chasse (William), Mark F. Bouressa (Jennifer), Christopher D. Bouressa (Danielle), Gregory P. Bouressa (Christine) and thirteen grandchildren.

He was the brother of the late David and Gerard Bouressa.

His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00AM at THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Greenwich.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 4:00PM-7:00PM.

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