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Louis Read Obituary
Lou was a car enthusiast "In recognition of the upgrading of his vehicles and collection, his on-going work in the car collectors world, for the many years of dedication to the antique and car collector world, and his knowledge of antique cars. He started purchasing vehicles when they could be bought for "cheap money". He has the knack for finding the great buys and capitalizing on it. He believes in good, original vehicles and best of all, he believes in driving them - not just storing them."
He leaves four children, Donna M. Handel and her husband, Craig, Robert L. Read, Deborah Ann Read and her fiancé, Donald Soares, II and Shaun Louis Read and his wife, Melissa all of Cumberland; a granddaughter, Megan Read Partridge and a sister, Sandra Cross of Arizona.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by Committal Services at 11 a.m. at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery Chapel, 661 Prospect St., Pawtucket. VISITATION will be Friday 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kenneth Mitchell
May 19, 2020
Lou, you were a good Cop and friend and we had many good times together in law enforcement. Your antique cars really impressed me.You will be missed by many.
May 30, 2016
Dear Read Family
Saddened by the news of our dear Louis. Louis has left us now and gone ahead to the "big" car show. He may be gone but he will not be forgotten. We will miss him.
Louis was always fun to be around providing us with many laughs. The stories and tales will linger on for decades to come. May he rest in peace.
Stas' and Eileen Drazek, Mass and So. Carolina
Debi & Henry Kandzerski
May 27, 2016
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Kahlil Gibran
Our condolences to the Read family and all of Lou's friends. He will be missed by many.
May 27, 2016
Your THE BEST LOU !!!!! !ove YA !!!!
A TRUE AND LOYAL FRIEND HARRY R. MINKE .
Retired Police Lt. Central Falls Rhode Island.
Kenneth
May 27, 2016
My deepest sympathy to family and friends. I worked with Louis many years and we had good times and lots of laughs together. He was a good cop and friend.
Steven Parent
May 26, 2016
My Condolences to the read family I had the honor to not only work with Lou but be a friend and car collector I will always remember days sitting with him at Miller street surrounded by some of his great vehicles Hope there is an awsome Buick for you to drive in heaven Lou Drive in peace
Stephen Flanagan
May 26, 2016
I met Mr. Read, as a young man, when my brother served with him on the Pawtucket Police force. I remember him being a very kind man.
Just last Thursday, I was having breakfast with a retired Pawtucket officer, when Mr Read came in. I introduced myself and with a big smile, he said, Tommy Flanagan's brother.
We all talked until we had to go our separate ways. He shook my hand as we left and I called my brother to let him know, Mr Read said hi. He was so happy that I had met him again and retold me how nice a man Lou always was to him.
Today, having breakfast with my friend again, he received a call, letting him know about Lou's passing.
We just sat in disbelief, recalling having just seen him, one week earlier.
I called my brother, who shared our sad news. He was planning to call him, but now it was to late.
Goodbye Mr. Read, it was to see you again.
May you Rest in Peace!
Gale Sylvester- De Mello
May 26, 2016
To the Read family,
Sending sincere condolences to all of you. I worked with Lou at the PPD for many years. May the love from your family and friends help all of you during this most difficult time. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne & Donna Kochanek
May 26, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Read family our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Wayne, Donna, Ferra, Bonte'
This is for your dad...
Dear Mr. Read,
Thank you for your wonderful children. They have all touched our lives in so many ways. We would not be the people we are today without their love and support. So many special times. Our kids still talk about Bobby babysitting them. We are proud to call them our friends.
With love,
Wayne and Donna
May 26, 2016
The entire WaterFire staff would like to pass its condolences along to Bobby and the entire Read family for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. The fires will burn brightly this Saturday and we will all be thinking of you.
Bobby's WaterFire Family
Linda Fox
May 26, 2016
To Read family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Lou was a beloved friend for many years. R.I.P. My friend,
May 26, 2016
To the Read family, My deepest sympathy to you all. Lou was a beloved friend for years. R.I.P. Dear friend
Michael Piazza
May 26, 2016
I worked Louie for many years on the Pawtucket Police Department. We rode together in the paddy wagon midnight to 8AM. He was a great guy. We had breakfast many times in the old Menards Market and Rides Grill. He was a tough brave man. He had many beautiful antique cars. He always like to say his 1934 Packard once belonged to Marlene Dietrich. The car had a small silver plate on it which said Dietrich Inc. One of the other cars was a 1936 Cadillac that once belonged to Dorothy Dunlap of Dunlap Tires. I shall miss him a lot.
John Ciullo
May 26, 2016
My deepest condolences to family, sorry for your loss Megan
Paula Campos
May 25, 2016
Lou is the father of my son Shaun. Someone I will always remember. We had lot of laughs and fun in our day. May he rest in eternal peace in the arms of God. He will be missed.
Andy Smith
May 25, 2016
So very sorry for your loss LOU R.I.P. My friend
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