Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
About
James Tingley Obituary
Born in E. Greenwich, he was the son of the late James W. Tingley, Sr. and Marie J.C. (Benson) Tingley. Mr. Tingley was president and CEO of the former Dodgeville Finishing Co., Inc. He was a graduate of E. Greenwich Academy, Moses Brown, Rhode Island State College and Community College of Rhode Island. He also attended Brown University.
He was a WW II Army Air Corp. veteran. He held the rank of colonel and was a past commanding officer of the Kentish Guards, RIM. He was past master and former chaplain of King Solomon's Lodge, F & AM, past commander of the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands, a member of the China Burma India Association, past president and historian of Tingleys United and was a long time communicant of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, serving on the vestry and the ushers guild.
He leaves a son, James S. Tingley and his wife Rosanne; grandson, William; sister Marian J. Waite and niece Laura J. Sullivan. He was uncle of the late Carolyn M. Waite.
A Burial Office will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Peirce St., E. Greenwich. Burial will be in East Greenwich Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 5-8 p.m. in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. Donations to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in his name would be appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Tingley
2 Entries
Ernie Wood
April 3, 2006
Jim Tingley was my closest classmate while we were at URI. We graduated together in January 1943. I spent many a night in the Tingley mansion in East Greenwich in friendship with Jim, his sister, Marian, and their parents. We met seldom after 1943 but for some 60 years we shared monthly or so telephone calls. The memory of Jimmmy will always be with me during my few remaining years.
Major Ronald A. Sullman
March 21, 2006
I met James W. Tingley, Jr. forty-eight years ago and was privileged to have served with him in the Rhode Island Militia & have the fondest memories of participating with him at Muster Day at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts in the mid 1950s through the 1960s. I learned a great deal of military history from Jim Tingley which will last me for a life time. His devotion to his family & country has been an inspiration. May God bless James W. Tingley, Jr. It was a privilege to have served with him & to have known him.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in James Tingley's name
Memorial Events
for James Tingley
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Tingley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
