Paul W. Hitchener

Paul W. Hitchener obituary, Warwick, RI

Paul W. Hitchener

Paul Hitchener Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home on Jun. 23, 2024.

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Paul W Hitchener, 58, of Warwick passed away Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital.
Born in Warwick, son of late Edmund and Virginia (Olivieri) Hitchener, he was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. Mr Hitchener was a self employed boat mechanic and briefly worked as an installer at Custom Built Windows and Doors. He was a proud metal head and enjoyed tinkering and fixing anything he could get his hands on.
He leaves a son, Derek Hitchener, of Warwick, and two daughters, Amanda Burke of Jefferson, Maine and Tracy Hitchener of Warwick. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Tyreke and Joseph Burke
Special thanks to his favorite ex wife and mother of 2 of his children Kimberly Deshaies. Also special thanks to Robin Desrosa for her love and support.
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