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THOMPSON, AL 'TOOTSIE' was an all star soft ball player for Local 57 of Engineers. His enthusiasm and style was enjoyed in the States and Canada with professionals from all over. After making Hall of Fame in N.Y. 'Tootsie' moved with family to Providence, R.I. 'Tootsie', as he was affectionately known, was a member of the Providence Police Dept. for 12 years. He was a construction worker for many years after retiring from the Force and became a Security Guard for Turtellot Co. Al 'Tootsie' Thompson died at the age of 73. He was a member of the Otha Boone Lodge 931, IBPOEW, P.E.R. Council 14, Truesdale Young Patrol 1101, and the Masons.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 15, 2005.

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Tony Lato

April 18, 2005

To the entire Thompson Family - Al was a great man! He and I had many good times playing softball together in the 1970's. He was a true friend of mine and a classy gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Dotti Black

April 16, 2005

Dear Gail and Sharon,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Beloved Dad. He is playing ball with the Angels.

All my love to both of you

Dotti (MommaDot) Black

Kevin Whetstone

April 15, 2005

Our Deepest SYMPATHY from the Whetstone Family.

Billy Fernandes

April 15, 2005

Sorry for your loss.

Blair Dugan

April 15, 2005

Sharon Marie,



I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.

Lois Smith

April 14, 2005

Gail, I am sorry for the loss of your father. Hopefully the wonderful memories you have of him will help you through this painful time. Bless you, LDS

Jayne Lindley

April 14, 2005

our deepest sympathy from the girls at sovereign bank RIH

Richard DeCiantis

April 14, 2005

I would like to extend my most sincere sympathy to the family and friends. I rembember "Tootsie" fondly from his Local 57 fast pitch softball days.

Mirilyn West

April 14, 2005

Sharon, I am sorry for your loss. We all at University Dermatology

have you in our prays.



Mirilyn

Linda Cardillo

April 14, 2005

Dear Sharron, Sorry to hear about your father. I am sure he is in a better place and resting in eternal peace which should be of comfort to you. My mother passed last November so I know what you are experiencing. My prayers are with you both.

Hilda Lamothe

April 14, 2005

Hilda Lamothe

UNIVERSITY DERMATOLOGY INC

My deepest sympathy at this time of great loss. My prayers are with you.

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