Mr. Philip J. Piette PA-C

Philip Joseph Piette, PA-C, age 48 passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston); he was surrounded by his family.
Philip was raised in Pawtucket, RI and was a 1994 graduate of Saint Raphael Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology/ Animal Science from the University of Rhode Island in 1998. During his time at URI Phil gained experience working on the Lyme Disease Program in the Center for Vector-Borne Diseases. Phil continued his studies in health science by obtaining a Master of Science degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2002. He became licensed as a Physician Assistant in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island specializing in emergency medicine.
Phil was a member of the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team (RIDMAT) for over 20 years. Throughout his time with RIDMAT he was deployed to assist with medical interventions during several national crises including the 2001 NYC World Trade Center Disaster and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Phil also served as a Physician Assistant for the Tactical Medical Unit (TMU) in which he provided direct medical support to the Rhode Island State Police Tactical Team during training and active operations. In addition to his time serving on the RIDMAT his career included employment as an emergency room Physician Assistant for St. Vincent's Hospital (Worcester, MA), Morton Hospital (Taunton, MA), and Roger Williams Medical Center (Providence, RI).
Phil was both sarcastic and stubborn, but he embodied a unique sense of humor that those around him loved. He was an avid fan of comedians such as Adam Sandler and Bill Burr. He enjoyed watching Saturday Night Live and spending time at both Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins games.
Phil is survived by his loving parents, Charles and Eileen (Gallagher) Piette of Pawtucket, RI, his sister, Jennifer and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Creighton of Warren, RI, nephews: Shawn and Andrew Creighton, his longtime girlfriend, Amber Cooley of Derry, NH., and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Wampanoag Trail, East Providence. Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 28th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home,1008 Newport Ave. Pawtucket, RI. For online condolences or to share memories please visit: trippfuneralhome.com