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John McKone Obituary

McKONE, John Michael
63, a three-time US Blind Gold Assoc. National Champion and a life-long resident of Warwick peacefully passed away at home on February 16. Michael was the beloved son of Mary Petrunt McKone and the late Raymond Paul McKone.
Michael is survived by his sisters, Cathy McKone Wicks and Patricia McKone Pariseault and her husband, Marc; and his brother, Tim McKone and his wife Lisa Sternschuss. Michael also leaves his beloved nieces and nephews, Stephanie Wicks Rosa (Andy), Alison Wicks (Sean Peters), Dylan, and Bradley Wicks; Lindsey McKone and the late, great Will McKone. Michael also leaves his great nephew Simon Rosa, and great nieces Scarlett and Autumn Rosa.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 9:30 AM and will be live streamed at www.stkevin-stbenedict.org. A gathering in celebration of Michael's life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Michael requested donations in memory of Michael's little bud, Will McKone, to The Neurological Research Foundation, Attn. Dr. David Baskin, 1656 North Blvd., Houston TX 77006. Please include "In honor of Will McKone" in the memo line. Full obituary and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2021.

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Ray Quimby

February 28, 2021

If anyone knows a nicer gentleman than "Mikey McKone", never mind, there is no such person.

Nancy Revens

February 24, 2021

My sincere sympathies. I will always treasure my memories of our growing up together.RIP .

Kevin Haxton

February 22, 2021

So sorry to hear about Michael, I know he's had a struggle for many years, but always kept his sense of humor. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Barbara and Felix Baguchinsky

February 22, 2021

Sorry for your loss Mary.

Tom Lynch

February 21, 2021

My most sincere condolences and prayers are sent to The entire McKone family. I first met John at Warwick CC. He was a wonderful man who lived a life of great dignity and humility. My God Bless him and hold him in His eternal love.

Tricia

February 20, 2021

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