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Roscoe John Obituary
Born in West Grove, Iowa, he was a son of the late Wardie H. and Ottie (Swain) John.
A veteran of The United States Navy, he served in World War II.
Mr. John had been employed with Local 28, Providence for sixty five years, retiring in 1983.
He was a member of the VFW Kelly-Gazzerro Post and Plumbers Local #28, Providence.
He was the loving father of Shirley A. Loiselle of Cranston, Gary L John of Charlestown, and Gail J. Oakes of Cranston; the cherished brother of Lowell John and Wayne John both of Burlington, Iowa, Beulah Summers of Memphis Missouri, and Betty Jean Fox of Port Clinton, Ohio; the beloved grandfather of seven and great grandfather of one. He was the brother of the late Oddis, Lyle, and Melvin John and Beatrice Niles.
His funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Rt. 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial with military honors will follow in The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call TODAY, Thursday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org.
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for Roscoe John
Jackie Bill Reese
December 12, 2008
Condolences from Jack & Linda Reese.
As Uncle Wayne say's, We will always have our Precious memories.
Wayne John
December 12, 2008
Florence and family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wayne and family
Lowell John
December 12, 2008
Annie and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Lowell and Annie
Terry Viccione
December 11, 2008
To all of Roscoe John's family,
I was sorry to hear of Roscoe's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
God Bless you all,
Terry (Gazerro) & Mike Vicicone
Wayne John Jr
December 11, 2008
We just learned about the passing of Uncle Roscoe. We know it’s hard to lose a relative. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will love you and miss you always.
Wayne Jr, Sue, Christina and Dereck John
William Carey
December 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ellen Mc Auliffe
December 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy. I was always fond of Roscoe, esp. the visits to the Local 28 office when he would stop by to see me for help.
Linda Harbin
December 11, 2008
I just learned of the passing of Uncle Roscoe. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow. I didn't have the chance to know my Uncle very well but just knowing the family he came from he had to be a great man. Please accept my condolences and love Linda (John) Harbin
Betty & Maury Fox
December 11, 2008
•May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead
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