James W. Fochler Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James W. Fochler Sr. of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, who passed away at the age of 84, on January 16, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter A. Fochler and Blanche Fochler (Hipple); and his sister Margaret "Peggy" Meyer (Robert). He is survived by: his children, James Fochler, Jr. (Patricia Shea) of Cranston, Kevin M. Fochler (MaryEllen) of Greenville, Lori Santarpio (Edward) of Attleboro and Melissa Harrington (David) of Sterling, Connecticut; his grandchildren, Catherine of Ashley, EJ, Nicole, Rosemary, Connor, Kevin and Eric; and also, Paul Arrighie, Norbert Schecher (Ana), Briana, David, Vanessa, Cristina and Luke Santarpio.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the William W. Tripp Funeral Home (1008 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861). A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Teresa Church (358 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861). The military honors will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery (301 S County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822).
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.
