Walter Partridge, Jr.
May 13, 2013

Walter Partridge, Jr., 89, of Bristol, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Walter and Rose (Wood) Partridge. He was the brother of the late Grace Partridge Seccareccia.

When WWII broke out, Walter was so eager to serve his country that he walked in a blizzard to Providence to enlist at age 18. He is a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran having served with the 84th Station Complement Squadron.

Walter was known to his family and friends as "Bud". He enjoyed visiting with his family, especially his niece Nancy who made him laugh. Bud also enjoyed outings by the ocean and swimming. He had a passion for seafood, Hershey bars, and John Wayne western movies.

He is survived by his sisters Esther Lenihan of East Providence and Ruth Mros of Livermore, CA, his nieces Karen Sylvia of Barrington, Patricia McDevitt of Jamestwon, Nancy Lenihan of Newport, his nephew Michael Seccareccia of New York City and several great nieces and nephews.

Prayers will be offered in the chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, Mendon Road, Cumberland on Thursday at 11:45 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow.

Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

 

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