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John Geremia Obituary
45, of North Providence, a Journeyman Lineman, passed away on February 4, 2020, at home. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Carolyn (Walsh) and Todd Tinkham of Edgewood, and John L. Geremia of East Greenwich.
John was raised in Edgewood and was a 1993 graduate of Cranston High School East. He was a member of the IBEW Local 104 where he was a Journeyman Lineman. He spent a great deal of time traveling around the country, assisting areas that were hard-hit by storms in restoring power. He was part of a team that was deployed for over a month to Biloxi, MS after Hurricane Katrina in 2003, as well as San Juan, PR after Hurricane Maria in 2017. John was an avid Celtics, Red Sox, and Patriots fan and enjoyed attending games and watching on TV whenever possible. John loved dogs. His late bulldog, Frank, was always by his side and he leaves behind his beloved "Lady" aka "The Weez." His latest hobby was to spend time fishing with his grandson at Lincoln Woods.
In addition to his parents, John is survived by his daughter Alexis and her fiancé Joseph Pupella of Warwick; siblings Erin Woodside (Gil) of Warwick, Jennifer Fuvich (Peter) of Coventry, Michael Geremia (Jessica) of Wakefield, and Matthew Tinkham of Baltimore, MD; five nieces and nephews, Nicole and Andrew Fuvich, Madison Dowling, and Jocelyn and Hazel Geremia; five aunts and uncles, Edward J. and Ilona Walsh of Castro Valley, CA, Michael Walsh of Edgewood, Deborah Walsh-Kane and Alan Kane of Attleboro, MA, Barbara (Walsh) and Stephen Egan of Warwick, and Joseph and Paige Walsh of Saunderstown, as well as many cousins. He also leaves the grandson that brought him pure joy, Jaxon Pupella. John was the grandson of the late Hope (Mooney) and Edward J. Walsh, and the late Anna (Esposito) and Luigi Geremia.
Committal prayers, to which family and friends are invited will be held Tuesday at 10:30 am in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's name to the RISPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915, or, at www.rispca.com. Online condolences: jwsfh.com
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Nancy Dillon
February 1, 2022
You are truly missed. John always helped me when it snowed outside. He was the nicest guy. I love you John.
Robi Crudale Blute
March 1, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Walsh and Geremia families. I am heartbroken for you.
Sherri Paul
February 13, 2021
Jon was truly an amazing man. He was such a good friend and will be missed so much. He had the best personality.
Michael Walsh
February 13, 2021
John grew up an affectionate fun-loving kid at the forefront of style from wearing a mullet moonwalking down the driveway to his baseball cap on backwards hip-hop dancing to Marky Mark’s Good Vibrations. R.I.P.
Nancy Dillon
February 12, 2021
My condolences go out to his family. I already miss you John. I really just wanted to say you were truly a wonderful person and friend. I cannot express how sad it is knowing you are no longer here. You were a great friend to me and others here. My wish for you is, to find peace. You will be greatly missed and thought of often.
Carol (Morris) Corbishley
February 10, 2021
Dear Carolyn and Family,
Sending my sympathy and sorrow. May God keep you in His loving care and comfort.
Carol (Morris) Corbishley
Christine Brewer
February 9, 2021
I remember John always bugging his sister Jen when he was young. It is funny now to think about it. I know how much he will be missed by all who loved him. RIP John boy. You will be sorely missed.
Bruce “Busta” Soscia
February 8, 2021
Truly a gentleman. May God Bless You John with eternal peace. And may your family feel the loving arms of the angels. Rest easy old friend. Til we meet again. ✝
Jon Lupachini
February 8, 2021
Great guy. Always in a good mood. He will be missed. Rest in peace
Bill Gravina
February 8, 2021
So sad to hear of John's passing. I enjoyed working with him over the years.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Boyd
February 8, 2021
Sorry for our loss.
LU 104
Brother from another mother.
Donald Levesque
February 8, 2021
My condolences go out to his family. I enjoyed working with him on many jobs together. He will be sadly missed by his family and coworkers. He was an exceptional linemen and was an asset to many apprentices and linemen as well .
Kevin Hayes
February 7, 2021
Johnny, you were an unbelievable lineman! You were very intelligent and taught me a lot! I’m saddened to hear you’re gone. Rest easy my friend.
Ginny Smolenski
February 7, 2021
It’s hard to know what to say at a time like this but know I care and that you’re in my thoughts.
Thomas healey
February 7, 2021
One one the greatest guys I’ve had the pleasure to know!! God rest my friend
Joanna Senay
February 7, 2021
My deepest sympathies to John's family. May his memory be a blessing to you.
Emma Smith
February 7, 2021
I am so sorry for the family loss john was a awesome neighbor and he will be missed RIP watch over lady will all miss you and her
PAUL R JOHNSON
February 6, 2021
john @ family Very sorry for your loss stay strong paul johnson dallas tx
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