Retired Central Coventry Fire District Battalion Chief William J. Fontaine Dies at 61
Prata-Gallogly Funeral Home
Retired Central Coventry Fire District Battalion Chief William J. Fontaine Dies at 61
He was the beloved husband of Larie C. Smith. Born in Providence, a son of Jean M. (Fontaine) Finnerty of Hope and the late Edward F. Finnerty.
Bill was the former proprietor of Bill’s Package Store in the Harris section of Coventry for twenty years and served as Battalion Chief of the Central Coventry Fire District for many years. He loved his two dogs, Penny and Chiefy.
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Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 10:00 am in SS. John and James Church, 20 Washington Street, West Warwick.
Interment will be private.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Prata-Gallogly Funeral Home, 78 Providence Street, West Warwick.
In lieu of flowers contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 in his memory would be appreciated.
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