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Born in Providence, son of the late Arthur and Helen (Presbrey) Cate. Allen graduated from Hope High School in 1942; he had enlisted in the Navy and entered World War II. He was at Normandy on 'D' Day and survived many battles in the Atlantic and later in the Pacific Ocean. He held various bookkeeping jobs in his career with his last being 11 years as the Funds Administrator for Steamfitters Local #476, retiring in 1987. He was a Mason at the St. John's Lodge #1 Providence and an avid Red Sox fan.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children Candace 'Candy' (Cate) Skorupa and her husband Joseph of Milford, MA, Carter Cate of Brownville Jct., ME and Grant Cate of Cranston and four grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 10 AM followed with a burial in the Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, Post Road, North Kingstown. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 - 8 PM with a Masonic Service at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI, 02904, in his name. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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April Wolfenden
October 9, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Varinia Apostolou
October 9, 2009
Dear Mrs. Cate,
Your husband will surely be missed by his loving family and friends, but he will never be forgotten.
With deepest sympathy,
Varinia
Matthew Cate
October 8, 2009
Aunt Joyce, Grant, Candy, and Carter,
I am sorry to hear about Uncle Allen, whom I had the honor of visiting several times over the last two years. He was a true gentleman and a fascinating storyteller. My family is thinking of you all.
Varinia Apostolou
October 8, 2009
Dear Candy, Carter, Grant and children,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
Varinia
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