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James McQuade Obituary
Recently from New Port Richey and Largo, FL, he previously lived in Coventry and Smithfield, RI. Jim was born in Woonsocket and graduated from Woonsocket High. He received his degree at RIC and taught at Cumberland High until his retirement.
He's survived by his wife, JoAnn Voccio McQuade; his siblings Diane McQuade, Monica Bessette, and Robert McQuade; his canine pal, Elvis; and numerous cousins. He was a kind and gentle soul, loyal to family and friends. He's greatly missed.
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Catherine Estrella
September 11, 2025
I met Jim when we were both students at Rhode Island College and we remained friends until his untimely death in 2023.
We had so much fun back in the day and Jim then went on to become a wonderful teacher.I am fortunate to still have the comforting memories of those times and I hope that those memories will always be with me.Jim was a loyal and fun-loving friend and I will be forever grateful for having had the opportunity to cross paths with him in this world.
Steven Lamontagne
September 10, 2025
Jim was a teacher and mentor to me during my time at Cumberland High School in the 80s . He was a design savvy teacher who held me to a high bar, and his patience taught me to have a discerning eye. I credit much of my success to him being an influential force in my education
Catherine Estrella
May 17, 2025
Will be missing you this coming Memorial Day and always.Too long gone.
Bill Johnson
February 15, 2025
Miss his laughs,great guy.
Catherine Estrella
February 14, 2025
Two years gone.
I still think of you Jim whenever I walk past the house we shared with Peter as roommates in Providence right after college.Sadly,Peter left this world three months ago.So grateful for the memories we all shared and I know that you will both always be with me.
Diane McQuade & Debbie Fowler
December 18, 2024
Merry Christmas, Uncle Jimmy. We miss you.
Catherine Estrella
December 18, 2024
Gone too long but never forgotten. Jim is still with us and will be always through all of the wonderful memories and stories we keep in our hearts about this wonderful person.May he rest.
Catherine Estrella
February 18, 2024
Even after a little over a year, it is still so difficult to believe that Jim is no longer with us. Would cherish the opportunity to see his handsome smiling face once again as he walks up the sidewalk in our old neighborhood in Providence. Too long gone my friend,but never forgotten.
Debbie (Houle) Fowler
February 17, 2024
My dear Uncle Jimmy, my godfather, we'll never forget your voice, your laugh and your sweet heart. You handsome guy! The nicest uncle and gentleman, we have such fond memories of you. I wish we were driving in that Chevy Nova SS! Rest in Peace.
Your neice, Debbie Houle Fowler
Bill Johnson
June 5, 2023
I have been asking classmates if they knew how to get in touch with him,he was a good friend,RIP amigo
Catherine Estrella
May 23, 2023
Jim was a tremendously sweet and caring friend during our college years and beyond.I will always be grateful that our paths crossed on this wonderful journey we call life. My heart goes out to his family.
Monica Bessette
May 23, 2023
This is is my favorite photo, when our siblings and nieces were all together for Christmas. A happy time. A beautiful brother inside and out.
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