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Philip Barrett Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Philip J. Barrett, Jr., formally of Attleboro, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021, at home in the arms of his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy C. (Miller) Barrett. Son of the late Philip J. Sr., and Florence (Campbell) Barrett.

Philip was a graduate of Attleboro High School and attended Rhode Island School of Design. A retired U.S. Army veteran, Phil proudly served his country for four years during the Vietnam era. He was employed as a contractor for J.L. Marshall & Sons, Inc. in Seekonk, MA, for thirty-seven years, a company Phil respected and was proud to represent, retiring in 2006. Philip was fond of sports, boating, and traveling throughout the Caribbean, his love for the ocean continued throughout his life. Upon retirement, Philip enjoyed the winter months in Florida and St. Maarten with his family.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa J. Barrett; a grandson, P. Justen Barrett of St. Maarten, N.A.; a brother-in-law, Edward M. Miller of Missouri; a sister-in-law, Carolyn A. Miller-Albright of Virginia; a goddaughter, Kendra L. Miller, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers- in-law, Donald W. Miller and Harold J. Miller, Jr.

Due to Covid-19, Private Funeral Services will be held in St. Maarten, N.A., honoring Philips wishes. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, Pawtucket.

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24, 2021.

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Mikki Miller Bogh

February 26, 2025

Uncle Phil was one of our most favorite Uncles! My sisters and I miss and love him so much.

Carolyn Albright

March 2, 2023

Miss you Philly

Linda&Dennis Fienberg

March 4, 2021

Dorothy so sorry for your loss❤

Craig Anshutz

February 21, 2021

Dearest Dorothy, Lisa and Justin,
So sorry to see Philly go but take comfort that he was at home surrounded by all of your love. I always looked up to Phil, 37 years at one job day after day gave me inspiration to get up and do mine. He will be missed but always remembered
Love, Craig

Gail & Bill Strain

February 21, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patricia Nugent

February 20, 2021

Many blessings & my deepest sympathy! I’ll always remember Phil as a good & genial man. God bless

Linda Walker

February 20, 2021

Lisa and Dottie..
So very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of the time spent on Curtis Ave. A very welcoming, kind, generous man.
Love and lots of prayers to help you through this difficult time.
Love , Linda

Tiona Alicea

February 20, 2021

Dottie and Family,

Our Deepest Sympathy, please know you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers Praying for Peace & Comfort during this difficult time. We love you Dottie hang in there. Love always Tiona and Dennis JCNJ ❤

Michael Reilly

February 19, 2021

Dottie, Lisa, Justen,

My sincere condolences of Phil's passing. Such a wonderful man as he was to all and especially his family.

RIP Phil, open up a Lucky Larger for old times sake. You will be missed.

Michael

Robin Conquest

February 19, 2021

Dottie and Lisa my thoughts and prayers are with you. Although I only met Phil a couple times, he was always very nice and kind to me. Such a gentle soul. I know he will missed by many.

Love Robin

Joan Ludwig

February 19, 2021

Dear Dorrie and Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers in your loss. He was a sweet man and will be missed by all his friends and neighbors in Florida.

John & Chris Gilbert

February 18, 2021

Dear Dotty & Lisa, So sorry for your lose, an another lose for Pawtucket.

mike menard

February 18, 2021

he was a good man ' husband and father glad to have known him he will sadly be missed

Robin Wilson

February 18, 2021

Dear Dotty and Lisa,
May all of the memories you all shared give you comfort in the days ahead. I believe he will always be looking over you with love and kindness ❤ he will truly be so missed.

Buddy & Lorraine Grimley

February 17, 2021

Dear Dotty & Lisa,
Our deepest condolences to you... Philip was the most kind, loyal, caring humble man!! Phil will be forever missed ...
Love,
Buddy & Lorraine

Carolyn Albright

February 17, 2021

Philly will be missed always. We love you

LORI BROOKS

February 16, 2021

Will be missed , a great man.

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