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Robert King, Jr. Obituary
Mr. King was born in Hartford, CT, on September 27, 1950, the son of the late Robert J. and Charlotte (Ulrich) King, Sr. Robert received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Political Science. He worked at Dominion Nuclear until his retirement in 2015. Bob was a beloved husband, father and brother and brought laughter with him wherever he went. He will be dearly missed by his family and the many friends he made during his life's journey.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017, at 11 a.m., at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly. For online condolences, please go to www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert King, Jr.
Tony Scaglione
October 6, 2019
It is still hard to believe that Bob is not with us. Knowing him definitely influenced my life.
Lynda and Tom Gleason
October 22, 2017
Dear Mary Louise ~
We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our deepest sympathy is sent to you, your sons and the entire King family.
arthur gregory
October 19, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Graichen
October 15, 2017
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Graichen
Mark and Nancy Diekmann
October 15, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences for your terrible loss. We hope you can take comfort in knowing that we are of one spirit and that Bob is now soaring with that spirit.
Carolyn Longolucco
October 14, 2017
Mary Louise and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words do not come easy when there is such sadness as losing a spouse and, to me, so young. I pray that God bring peace to you and your family as you journey on in this life as Robert would wish you to do.
Wendy Cahoon
October 14, 2017
Mirna, I am so very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Bobbie and Jack McCormick
October 14, 2017
Mary Louise and family, I am so sorry to be reading this. May the God of all Comfort hold you tight and get you through this. Our sincere condolences.
Tony Scaglione
October 14, 2017
I am in California and just found out about Bob's death. Please accept my and my family's condolences. He always gave me great advice when we were teammates, and I will never forget it.
Frank A. Perry
October 14, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, Mary Louise. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob and I worked together for many years. He was a great friend and co-worker.
Cheryl Stergio
October 14, 2017
AK, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlene Dipallina
October 13, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, Mary Louise. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Pupillo
October 13, 2017
So sad to hear the news of Bob's passing. Sincerest condolences to the entire King family. Bob was a great friend to many and a pleasure to work with. I will remember his positive outlook, ready smile and calm demeanor....a real gentleman...he will be missed.
Ken Olsen
October 13, 2017
ML, I am so shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time. God bless you and your family....Ken & Lorie
Gary Stearns
October 13, 2017
So sad to hear of Bob's passing he was a good man and Co Worker, I smile thinking of him.
Dan Boisvert
October 13, 2017
Dear Mary Louise & family,
I am sorry to hear of Bob's Passing. He was a wonderful
Friend, Co-worker and golf partner. My sincere condolences to you all during this time of sorrow.
James R. Currier
October 12, 2017
My most sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Bob at EB and Millstone for many years.
Dan Dinoto
October 12, 2017
Mary Louise I am so sorry to learn that Bob has passed. He really was a good guy. I liked him from the minute I met him eons ago. I was always happy to see him at our reunions. I am thinking of you and wishing the strength to deal with his loss. They don't make guys like Bob anymore. Love from Dan.
Mac & Carol McPhail
October 12, 2017
Dear Mary Louise & family ... Our heartfelt sympathy & wishes go out to you all. Love, {{{Hugs}}} & prayers
Mary Pratt
October 12, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful guy. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Wendy Zecchino
October 12, 2017
Marylou and family, so very sorry for Bob's untimely passing. I will keep you in my prayers.
Richard Fuller
October 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My sincerest condolences to the family. I worked with Bob many years at Millstone and I can honestly say I cannot remember a time where he didn't have a smile. He was always helpful and a pleasure to be around. Though it can't be fathomed now, keep the good memories in your heart and let that be his legacy.
Lea Mitchell
October 12, 2017
Mary Louise, I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. I pray God gives you strength to bare this.
Patrick Reuss
October 12, 2017
Dear Andrew and Amanda,
I am very sorry for your loss and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in one another during this difficult time.
Steve & Jody Alligood
October 12, 2017
Dear Mary Louise and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful person and good friend. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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