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Arthur Gernt Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Deborah (Dwyer) Gernt. He was the love of her life.
Born in East Providence the son of Pauline Gernt and the late Arthur Gernt Sr.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Danielle Tiano & her fiancé Dave Ferguson of North Smithfield, a son, Nicholas & his wife Megan of Attleboro, grandchildren, Rocco, Anderson and Rory, his brother Michael & wife Susan Gernt of Cranston.
A graduate of East Providence High School, he worked in the jewelry industry, he owned & operated the Seekonk Getty in Seekonk, MA for 15 years. He worked for Silgan (formerly Polytop) for 12 years and was co-owner of Debbie's Breakfast Place on Park Ave., in Woonsocket. He put his heart and soul in the restaurant, loving and joking with the customers all the time.
His passion was cars, motorcycles and his best girl 2nd to Debbie was Katie his golden retriever. He is also survived by 3 step children Jennifer Lebrun of FL Jason (Julia) Parkhurst of NC and Steven Parkhurst of Cranston and 5 grandchildren.
His funeral will be held Thursday at 8:30am from the Keene-Brown Funeral Home, 445 Greenville Rd., North Smithfield with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Our Lady of Loreto Church, Waterman Ave., E. Providence. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Riverside. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Friends of North Smithfield Animal Shelter PO Box 653 Slatersville, RI 02876.
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Denise and Jerry
May 10, 2025
Debbie´s will never be the same without you. Rest in peace
Denise and Jerry Cote
May 10, 2024
Still miss you. You were a hardworking man. Think about you often. RIP
Jerry and Denise Cote
May 14, 2018
Artie, We miss you every day. It's not the same going for breakfast and seeing you in shorts in summer and winter. Hope you have no regrets. Rest in Peace Artie.
Frank Irwin
May 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss Debbie.
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Marion & Joe Christie
May 18, 2017
Debbie, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time . Rest In Peace Artie.
May 17, 2017
artie you were a great friend and more like a brother i will truely miss you .your friend //charlie// frank
Jill Poisson
May 17, 2017
Debbie,
Dave and I are so saddened by the loss of Artie. We know how much he meant to you. He was a good man, very positive and uplifting. We are thankful that you had such a wonderful man in your life.
Love,
Jill, David, Zachary and Sean.
Kerry Dwyer
May 16, 2017
Deb:
Cheryl and I are deeply sadden by the sudden loss of this wonderful man, terrific husband and great father to his children. A complete man and outstanding human being. Artie will be sorely missed by all those whom he touched.
Your brother:
Kerry
Barbara Ann (Salera) Wilson & Robert R. Bushee, Sr.
May 16, 2017
To the Family and Friends of my cousin "Artie" .... I was saddened by the news of Artie's passing ... many a fond memory, especially when we were very young and I used to sit for him. One thing you "never" did was turn your back on him for a second. Sorry for your passing, but, glad your suffering was short. God give your wife and children the strength to get through these sorrowful days. RIP Artie.
Barbara Aubin
May 16, 2017
Debbie, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband.
Oscar Sevigny
May 16, 2017
Debbie,
I am very sadden by the loss of Art. I will keep Art and his family in my prayers. God Bless Art and his family and friends.
Richard & Cheryl Savaria
May 16, 2017
Dear Artie, You left us too soon. You will be truly missed. May god comfort Debbie and your family in this difficult time. May God bless you my friend.
May 16, 2017
Dear Debbie and Family, The news of Artie's passing was shocking. He was truly a great and lovable man. Cheryl and I will truly miss him. May God comfort you and your family during this sad time.
Brendalee McGovern
May 15, 2017
Dear Debbie and Family
Our family mourns with you and sends our deepest condolences
Tom, Ethan, Grace and Brendalee McGovern
May 15, 2017
Debbie, we are so sorry to learn of the passing of our friend Artie. He will be so missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry and Denise Cote
May 15, 2017
art you helped Jeff and myself so many times around our home in North Dighton. You were so clever. I'll never forget when u took me for a snowmobile ride up and down street at about 100 mph! I thought I was going to crash! crazy
too young to die! Tina and Jeff
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