Official Obituary: Juan Ramon Robles Rivera, Providence Police Officer, Dies at 53

Official Obituary: Juan Ramon Robles Rivera, Providence Police Officer, Dies at 53

Juan Ramon Robles Rivera, Police Officer for the Providence Police Department, and longtime resident of the area passed away at his home on June 30th, 2022. He was 53 years old.

Juan was born July 29, 1968, in Rio Pedras, PR. Born to Juan Ramon Robles and Clotilde Rivera and raised by Damian Vazquez.

He was the beloved husband to Madeline Robles, devoted father to Yaitza Robles and dear brother to Ramon Juan Robles, Sonya Rivera, Doris Rodriguez, Luis Daniel Vazquez, Edelia Vazquez and Maria Rodriguez. Juan enjoyed meeting new people and spent his time very involved in improving our community. He began his career as a Corrections Officer at the ACI, later becoming a Woonsocket Reserve Officer and graduating from the Rhode Island Sheriff’s Academy.

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He was accepted to the Providence Police Academy, where he later graduated on August 2nd, 2002. During his time on the force, he served as a Patrol Officer for District 5 and a Narcotics Detective for the DEA.

He later became a Traffic Bureau Officer. Juan Robles dedicated his life to serving his family, friends, and community.

He was very firm in his beliefs and values, putting God and family first always and never afraid to put the needs of others before himself. He will be immensely missed forevermore.

Service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 5-8 pm at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave Lincoln, RI 02865.

Burial is Private.

Donations can be made https://helpahero.com/campaign/in-memory-of-officer-juan-robles-2