George W. Lewis Jr., 76, Warren

Served in Navy during Cuban Crisis

Posted 1/7/18

George W. Lewis Jr., 76, of Warren, died Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Turner) Lewis; they were married for over 56 years.

Born Fall River, a son of the late …

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George W. Lewis Jr., 76, Warren

Served in Navy during Cuban Crisis

Posted

George W. Lewis Jr., 76, of Warren, died Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Turner) Lewis; they were married for over 56 years.

Born Fall River, a son of the late George W. and Julianna (Tavares) Lewis Sr.,

George was a warehouseman for Hasbro for over three years. Prior to that he was a heavy equipment operator for 15 years for Local 315 and a member of the Laborer's International Union 315.

He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Cuban crisis.

George had lived in Warren all of his life. He was a member of St. Michael's Church in Bristol.

He was a member of the Warren Portuguese-American Club, and he loved to travel and take cruises, go camping and boating, and also enjoyed music.

He was a New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, Mark Lewis of Swansea and Eric Lewis of Bristol; a brother, Frank A. Lewis Sr. of Warren; three nephews and three grandchildren.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren. Burial with Military Honors in South Burial Ground. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours are Thursday morning from 9 to 11am.

Gifts in his memory may be sent to a charity of your choice.

See www.wjsmithfh.com.

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