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Thomas Rich Obituary

RICH, THOMAS L. 75, passed away January 3rd. He was the husband of Jean B. (DeCorpe) Rich for 55 years; father of Deborah Ann Warner and husband Richard Warner, M.D., and Kimberly Ann McCullough and husband Chad McCullough; grandfather of Alexandria Warner, Ryan and Meghynn McCullough, and the late Joshua Warner. Thomas had been a chef at Twin Oaks for 53 years before retiring. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins Street, Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow Street, Providence, RI 02903 or parl.org. For online condolences, visit pontarellimarinofunerals.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 4, 2016.

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Jaime Rich Soule

May 17, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss! Condolences to his family. He was my Dad's brother. Wish they would of stayed in contact. I don't know any of my Dad's side.

January 24, 2016

Dear Jean and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. love Ann and Vinnie Songen

Beth and Paul DiPippo

January 5, 2016

Dear Kim, Ryan & Meghynn - We are so sorry for your loss. May your warmest memories comfort you in your time of sadness.

Lorraine Giarrusso

January 5, 2016

Dear Jean and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Lorraine & Louis Giarrusso and Family

Joseph Vallese

January 4, 2016

Our prayers are with you Jean and the entire family. Love, Joe and Dot Vallese.

R Caruolo

January 4, 2016

Our sincerest sympathy go out to Tommy's family at this very sad time.

MARGIE MANCINI

January 4, 2016

DEAR JEANNIE,AND FAMILY,I AM IN A STATE OF SHOCK.I TALKED TO YOU A FEW DAYS AGO YOU SAID HE WAS DOING BETTER. WE JUST HAVE TO REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS AT PINKERSON,AND HE PERSONATED ELVIS PRESLEY.WE ARE WITH YOU AT YOUR TIME OF SADNESS. I WILL SEE YOU THIS SUMMER. WILL CALL YOU LATER. LOVE MARGIE AND JOE MANCINI

Kim McCullough

January 4, 2016

I Love You Dad

The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

January 4, 2016

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