Richard J. St. Denis

Richard J. St. Denis obituary

Richard J. St. Denis

Richard St. Denis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home - Warwick on Dec. 2, 2025.

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Richard J. St. Denis, 84, of Warwick, RI, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Morgan) St. Denis. Born in Warwick, RI, he was the son of the late William St. Denis and Catherine (Downs) Barbour.

Richard was a dedicated employee of Leviton Inc. for many years, before his retirement as Operations Manager. Besides his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, he is survived by his two sons, Kenneth St. Denis of Warwick, Thomas St. Denis (Natasha) of Warwick, his daughter-in-law, Michelle Ciociola of Warwick and granddaughter, Drew St. Denis and grandsons, Koby St. Denis and Ricky St. Denis and great granddaughters twins, that joined the family, Eliani and Amelia. He was predeceased by his son Richard "Rick" St. Denis, Jr.

The thing he cherished the most in life was spending time with his wife and family and watching his sons and grandchildren grow over the years. He also, enjoyed traveling, going out to eat, cooking for his friends and family, taking rides in his classic car and especially going to the casino.

Funeral service and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations in Richard's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society of Rhode Island, 931 Jefferson Blvd Ste 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Ave. Warwick, RI.

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800-812 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886

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