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John Rabbitt Obituary
Mr. Rabbitt was born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident, the son of the late Joseph E. and Irene (Glavin) Rabbitt.
He attended Providence College and St. Anslem's College in New Hampshire where he played basketball. Mr. Rabbitt was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, a supervisor for the City of Pawtucket, a former President of the Pawtucket City Council, serving the third district from 1964-1973, and Chairman of the Pawtucket Board of Canvassers from 1972-1986.
Mr. Rabbitt owned and operated, with his brother Joe, Rabbitt Brothers Overhead Door Company for many years.
He is survived by two sons, Kevin J. Rabbitt and his wife Janet of Pawtucket, John K. Rabbitt and his wife Nancy of Seekonk, MA, a daughter, Joyce R. Clinton and her husband David of Wrentham MA, a brother Joseph Rabbitt and his wife Helen, five grandchildren, Jillian Reig, Kyle Rabbitt, Lauren E. Rabbitt, Jenna and Jared Clinton and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Stephen and John W. Rabbitt Jr.
The funeral for Mr. Rabbitt will be Saturday at 10:30 am from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME 68 Broadway, Pawtucket with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa's Church, Newport Ave. at 11:30am. The burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery with full military honors. Relatives and friends are invited. The calling hours for Mr. Rabbitt will be Friday 4-7pm in the funeral home.
For directions and guest book signatures please visit: manningheffern.com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nancy's Place (a substance abuse agency which John's wife Nancy co-founded) C/O Gateway Healthcare, 249 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02860 in John's memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Rabbitt
Jim Early
February 18, 2008
Kevin, John, Joyce,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Dad.
Mary Smith (Briggs)
February 18, 2008
What a great guy !
I always looked forward to seeing him in Florida when I would visit my folks. He was a very warm & loving man.
Joe Shekarchi
February 16, 2008
Kevin,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe Shekarchi
Karen (Early) Jones
February 15, 2008
My condolences to your family. I still remember your handsome dad and his beautiful smile! I always thought it was cool that my mom had a cousin that was a "famous" politician! He was a very sweet man.
Evelyn
February 11, 2008
Dear Joyce, David, Jenna & Jared,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of you Dad/Grandfather. May you find comfort in your memories.
Sincerely, Evelyn & Bob Duffy
Joseph Robitaille
February 9, 2008
John and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Know that we are thinking of you and keeping you and your whole family in our prayers.
Joe and Carol Robitaille
February 8, 2008
John and Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamie and Natalie Schiffer
Dawn McCormick
February 8, 2008
To the Rabbitt Family: I personally have so many fond memories of your father. He was on our Board for many years and I can't remember one instance where he did not have a smile on his face. He was a wonderful man, a great friend and I know you all will miss him. Our sympathies to all of you.
Ed and Dawn McCormick
22 Flint St.
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Kenny and Diane Forrestal
February 8, 2008
To all the Rabbitt family our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Harold Miller Jr.
February 7, 2008
Kevin & John:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. We go back many years. He was a good man and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Harry Miller
Manton Bruce
February 7, 2008
Joyce,David,Jenna and Jared,Our deepest sympathy and caring thoughts are with you all during this sad time.May all the fond memories you hold dear to your heart be a source of comfort and strength.
Mary Jane and Manton Bruce & family
NORMAN NELSON
February 7, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you all
joann and norman nelson and family
Eileen Briggs
February 7, 2008
Sincere condolences to the family. So sorry to hear of John's death. My prayers are with John and Joyce on their birthdays.
Kevin & Kara Crawley
February 7, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Harry & Claire Dawson
February 7, 2008
To the Rabbitt Family;
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you.
Roger Houle
February 7, 2008
John, I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort during this time.
Bertha Madden
February 7, 2008
Kevin, Joyce and Steve, Your father was always smiling and pleasant. He was a wonderful person. So sorry for your loss.
Love Bertha Madden and Sons
Bob Papineau
February 7, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time.
Karen Forrestal
February 7, 2008
To all the Rabbitt family,wishing you the strength to get through the sad times ahead. Your father was a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
CAROLE ADAMO
February 7, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
THE TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
February 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home
February 7, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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