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Michael Peckham Obituary

PECKHAM, MICHAEL P. 60, died Saturday, August 9, 2014. Born St. Patrick's Day 1954. He was the son of the late Mary E. Mulcahy and Ralph J. Peckham. Motivated by his many continuous years of sobriety, Mike helped an untold number with their personal journey in sobriety. The man was like a sponge, curious for knowledge, had an excellent sense of humor, was a coffee connoisseur and Red Sox fanatic. Mike was a loving father to his children Michael and Mary Peckham of Providence, RI. He was very proud of their sucesses. In addition to his children he will be missed by his siblings, Mary Alice Williams of Grand Rapids Michigan, Paul and Ann Peckham of Providence, RI. But most of all, he will be missed by his cat Shiqád. Michael was predeceased in death by his parents and his bothers John, Joseph and Peter. Michaels' life will be celebrated Sept. 7th 2014, Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, RI at 1:30 P.M.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 18, 2014.

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James Perry

February 18, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

David Duarte

August 24, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the Peckham family! God took another Angell to soon,Who had a positive impact on all the people he touched.You will always be missed Mike but Never forgotten. I miss you and didn't have a chance to say my last goodbye! Just wanted to write what I felt and you didn't get a chance to hear...R.I.P...Till we meet again.

August 24, 2014

Mary Alice, Anne, Paul and all of the Peckham family, We are very sorry for the loss of Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.We grew up with Michael. The Mitchell Family

Lisa Ferro

August 21, 2014

Mary and Michael I am very sorry of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. I love you both very much and I will always be there for both of you. I am very sorry for your loss for the Peckham family.

August 19, 2014

Paul and Family,
May the passing of time ease your sorrow and surround you and your sisters with comforting memories of your brother Michael.

Pat Aguiar (King)

Richard Sheridan

August 19, 2014

Paul and Family, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your loved one. Time will heal the loss in some ways. Paul... I am Jeff and Pauline Marshall's friend. Sincerely, Richard

Joe Rovinski (Pansky)

August 19, 2014

Paul and family,
Sorry for your loss of Mike. Although I have not seen Mike since high school, I still remember him as a good guy and athlete

Christine Champigny

August 18, 2014

Mike and Mary I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was a great guy. I'll never forget the fun times at Elmhurst baseball.

Rick Slater

August 18, 2014

you will be sadly missed Mike. Thank You for your service, thoughts and prayers to the Peckham family

August 18, 2014

So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great man and a wonderful inspiration to many. He will be missed. Linda

Diane

August 18, 2014

Deepest sympathies to Shiqád and the rest of the Peckham family.

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