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MANVILLE - Robert T. "Jake" Jacobs, 85, of Manville, died August 1, 2022, in The Holiday Retirement Skilled Nursing Home. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Ernest and Rose (Stefanik) Jacobs.

Jake was a machine operator at Glass Craft for many years, and later worked in the maintenance department at Bryant University. He was a member of the Italian Workmen's Club. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially the New England Patriots.

He leaves his children, John Jacobs of California, Mark Jacobs, and his wife, Erin, of Saunderstown, Deborah Cournoyer and her fiancé, David Dudley, of Uxbridge, and Kimberley Lataille and her fiancé, Gregory Davis, of North Smithfield; his brother, Charles Jacobs of Manville; and six grandchildren, Meghan, Peter, Jr., Joshua, Zachary, Tyler, and Cameron.

His visitation will be held Monday, August 8, 2022 from 3-5 PM, followed by a service at 5 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Aug. 3 to Aug. 11, 2022.

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Chaplain Michael J Zoosman

September 16, 2022

May the beloved memory of Robert Thomas "Jake" Jacobs be an everlasting blessing and may his abiding spirit be a loving guide to all who were privileged to know him in this world. With Sincerest Condolences, Chaplain Michael Zoosman, NIH

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