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Raymond Jarvis Obituary
Raymond A. "Ray" Jarvis, 73, of Smithfield RI died on April 24, 2020 in Grapevine, Texas. After seven years battling multiple myeloma, Ray is finally at peace.
Born May 10, 1946 the son of Retired Providence Policeman Raymond Jarvis and Mildred Mary Giblin in the Smith Hill neighborhood in Providence, Ray attended St. Pat's and Hope High School before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox. After multiple injuries cut his eventful career short (read more at https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ray-jarvis/), he returned to Rhode Island where he held multiple jobs, coached baseball, and made a lot of people laugh. Ray coached five full seasons at Providence College, including the Friars' first Big East Championship in 1992. Ray continued to work in the security department at PC until his retirement in 2018.
Ray loved playing golf, hiking national parks, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Ray was sadly predeceased by his daughter Dee, but is survived by son Christopher Jarvis and his wife Heather of Southlake, TX and Jennifer Jarvis Hill of Davidson, NC. He is also survived by his grandchildren Morgan and Fiona Hill, Chloe Jarvis, Tyler Bucher-Jarvis and Kierstin Bucher. Ray's brother, Bobby "Sugar Bear" Jarvis of Warwick is a retired Providence Firefighter.
There will be a casual, upbeat, joyous celebration of Ray's life at the Kinney Bungalows Thursday, July 15th, from 6:00-9:00pm., 505 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882. Please don't wear black - unless you're a nun - then kindly bring your sturdiest ruler.
For more information, please find the Facebook Page for "Ray Jarvis Celebration of Life" or contact his son Chris Jarvis at [email protected]
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the National Parks at https://give.nationalparks.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Paul Murray
July 5, 2024
I bet he is the best picture on God's team! Miss talking and catching him while at Hope High School as I said originally. Say a good word for me Ray to the Big Guy.
Alan Ceprano
July 6, 2023
One of the best I ever met great guy hope to see him again in heaven.
Rich McGeough
April 30, 2023
Coach Jarvis was an Amazing Man. Ray was very nice to everyone.
Ray established terrific people skills and logic.
Ray is missed terribly.
Rich McGeough
Providence College Baseball, 1976
Joe Devenish
July 7, 2022
I miss you and our weekly Applebee lunches in Greenville.
We would agree that you were going to beat the big bad "M M" with new strategies almost every meal. You believed and so did I. It didn't work out, but we'll meet"" again and have some more laughs "down the road" buddy. Love you, Joe D
Jim Hobson
July 14, 2021
I played many basketball games with Ray in the StPius schoolyard and he was a good player but as we all know an all star baseball player.A great guy RIP God Bless
Jim Rattigan
July 13, 2021
Bear, to you and your entire family , I want to express my sincerest condolences on your brother Ray´s passing. I got to know him through You and used to see him and share conversations at the gym. Like you he was a stand up guy with a great work ethic and outstanding people skills. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace.
Jim Angell
July 13, 2021
To the entire Jarvis Family , so sorry for your loss , Ray was not only a great athlete but a better person, a class act and a true gentleman. I will never forget all the good times we had on the golf course or him he was and always will be a Smith Hill Legend Jim Angell
Chris Petit
July 13, 2021
To the Jarvis Family, I´m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Cannon
July 12, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Jarvis family. Ray and Bobby were close friends from the old neighborhood. We shared the junior high school years at St. Pats and high school years at Hope. I often reflect on the countless good times- St. Pats baseball and basketball, pickup baseball at the State House, or just hanging out with the tribe.
Ray was a good basketball player too. Under his leadership we won the State CYO 8th grade championship. Ray was tournament MVP. We came close to winning the New England´s losing in the championship game to a team from CT. Ray was like a big brother to me. I always looked up to him. Most of all I will always remember Ray´s kindness and sense of humor. Rest in peace my friend.
Guy S DeAngelis
July 12, 2021
To Jarvis Family
I had the pleasure of working with Ray at PC. He was a true gentlman and a great guy to be around. Ray was always up beat even during his battle with cancer. Ray never complained and despite his success was very humble. Ray you our missed very much among the guys/gals of the Safety and Security Dept.
Linda Barbery
July 12, 2021
I Am So Sorry For Your Loss . My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All . We All Went To Saint Patrick´s School Together . R.I.P. Ray
Joe Cannon
July 11, 2021
Bob and the Jarvis family.
Please accept my condolences for your great loss.
As a Smith Hiller and St.Pats & Hope High grad, I can only confirm what a great person Ray was. As his catcher I can tell you what a great pitcher he was ! Ray was always very positive, and had a kind and friendly word for everyone. Over the years we have been very proud of him, and hope that RI never forgets what he accomplished in baseball and his personal legacy.
He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Joe Cannon
Hudson Ohio
Jerry Maxwell
July 11, 2021
Condolences to the Jarvis families. He was a good friend to my wife and I.
PAUL Murray
July 11, 2021
Greatest of memories playing against him in CYO and catching him in high school at Hope High School! Rest In Peace "Big Guy"
Tom Brearley
July 11, 2021
To Sugar Bear and the Jarvis family.
My sincere condolences for your lost of Ray.
I first got to know Ray when he worked for PC, and I for the PFD. Wasnt hard to befriend Ray, because of his personality. We used to talk about things and the old neighborhood where we both grew up, Ray a little before me. Used to see each other by accident at times and really enjoyed our conversation. Always was so upbeat and cheerful. I will miss our casual encounters. He was a great man. always looked up to him. I used to say to him, that I have his baseball card. Still do to this day,
God bless
Tom Brearley
Joe Devenish
July 11, 2021
Ray and I spent considerable time over lunches at Applebee's in Smithfield, RI where we talked very positively (especially Ray) about how he was going to recover from his illness. He was so positive that he would make it, but alas, it didn't happen, and he is in a better place. He fought his great battle with amazing courage, and I loved and respected him for it. I know I'll see him some day. Old friend, Joe D
Rick Willey
July 10, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Keep coaching in heaven!
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