Obituary: Paul E. Pursche, Sr., 97

Paul E. Pursche, Sr.97, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of seventy years to Josephine (Ruggieri) Pursche.

Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late William Pursche, Sr. and Helen (Miller) Pursche. Paul was a bookkeeper for over forty years for General Fittings Company of East Greenwich and the former Hammond Barrie Company of East Providence.

Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children, Paul E. Pursche, Jr. of Johnston and his late wife AnnMarie (Demelo) Pursche, Cheryl Gallo and her husband Anthony of Cranston, and Patricia Ballard and her husband Richard of Bellingham, MA. Paul was the cherished grandfather of Paul, David and Stephen Pursche, Anthony and Michael Gallo, Michaela, Kimberly, Patrick, and Meghan Ballard, and the late Baby A. Gallo, and many great-grandchildren. He was the brother of George Pursche of Johnston and FL and the late William Pursche. He was the brother-in-law of the late Etta and Anna Pursche.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, VISITING HOURS Tuesday morning 8:30-10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence, RI 02909.