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1937
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2017
William Turbitt Obituary
of Warwick passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2017 at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of RI surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Fox) Turbitt. William was born in Providence on August 27, 1937 to the late William and Claire (Harding) Turbitt. He was a bartender at The Penalty Box in Providence for over 31 years and the Sunnyside Recreation Club in North Providence for 8 years. He was a member of the RI Reds Heritage Society and the Pawtuxet Athletic Club in Cranston. He was the loving father of William of Pawtucket, Meghan of Philadelphia and Matthew of Warwick. He is survived by his brother Robert (Mary) of Cranston, sister Mary (Jim) Hodge of Pawtucket as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. William was preceded in death by James (Frances), Walter, John (Catherine), Jeannie and Edward Turbitt.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday March 4, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Lady's Chapel at Holy Name Church, 99 Camp Street, Providence, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Holy Name Church, 99 Camp Street or Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Turbitt
March 11, 2017
May the God of peace be with you
Dale
Jim Cooney
March 5, 2017
To the Turbitt family. My condolences toyou on the passing of Billy. I have fine memories of Billy from Holy Name.
March 4, 2017
Barbara and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
John & Donna O'Rourke
Betty Young
March 3, 2017
To the Turbitt Family.
My sympathies are with you all. Bill was a classmate of mine at Holy Name School and had many great times at all of our reunions, of which he attended all. Great classmate. Peace be with you Billy.
Betty McGowan Young.
Richard Valles
March 3, 2017
Rest in peace Billy
john gallant
March 3, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Howard Miller
March 3, 2017
TBird. a fist class person from top to bottom
Howie
Frank Rei
March 3, 2017
I had the pleasure of spending every Saturday at Twin Rivers with Billy, and Bob Kerwick. Billy would make us laugh at his jokes, and amaze us with his two dollar win bets on many a longshot winner.I will miss him forever, and only hope that we will meet again, at the races, in Heaven! Rest in peace my friend.
Howard Miller
March 3, 2017
TBird
You are a class at from top to bottom
Jo-Ann SIMAS
March 3, 2017
Barbara and family, We were sad to hear of the passing of your husband/ father. We are here to support you in any way. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. Jo-Ann & Tom Simas
Walter Darling
March 3, 2017
Rest in Peace my friend.
Arline Maroni
March 3, 2017
My sincerest condolences. You are in my prayers.
tony frazao
March 2, 2017
R.I.P. my friend, you will b e missed by all your friends and family.
janet aurelio
March 2, 2017
bobby & janet R.I.P. billy. i'll always remember you.
March 2, 2017
Billy was truly "One of a kind." I'll never forget him. Bob Darling
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