WARWICK, RI--Joseph E. Graichen, 58, of Warwick, RI, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at home, after an illness.
He was the beloved husband of Joan M. Nickerson Graichen.
He was employed as a lineman and installer for New England Telephone Co. for 22 years before retiring.
HE was a U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN of the VIETNAM WAR and received the PURPLE HEART.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark E. Nickerson; and a sister, Donna Hammond.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Jessie Lee Graichen; his parents, John and Gail Bridge Graichen and Robert J. Houle; his brothers, John, Brian, William, Billy and Steven Graichen; his sisters, Sandra Ashe, Jacqueline, Jean and Shayla Graichen; granddaughter, Yasmine Nickerson.
His committal service with MILITARY HONORS will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Columbarium, 301, South County Trail, Exeter, RI.
Arrangements under the care of Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, Warwick, RI.
He was the beloved husband of Joan M. Nickerson Graichen.
He was employed as a lineman and installer for New England Telephone Co. for 22 years before retiring.
HE was a U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN of the VIETNAM WAR and received the PURPLE HEART.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark E. Nickerson; and a sister, Donna Hammond.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Jessie Lee Graichen; his parents, John and Gail Bridge Graichen and Robert J. Houle; his brothers, John, Brian, William, Billy and Steven Graichen; his sisters, Sandra Ashe, Jacqueline, Jean and Shayla Graichen; granddaughter, Yasmine Nickerson.
His committal service with MILITARY HONORS will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Columbarium, 301, South County Trail, Exeter, RI.
Arrangements under the care of Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, Warwick, RI.
WARWICK, RI--Joseph E. Graichen, 58, of Warwick, RI, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at home, after an illness.
He was the beloved husband of Joan M. Nickerson Graichen.
He was employed as a lineman and installer for New England Telephone Co. for 22 years before retiring.
HE was a U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN of the VIETNAM WAR and received the PURPLE HEART.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark E. Nickerson; and a sister, Donna Hammond.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Jessie Lee Graichen; his parents, John and Gail Bridge Graichen and Robert J. Houle; his brothers, John, Brian, William, Billy and Steven Graichen; his sisters, Sandra Ashe, Jacqueline, Jean and Shayla Graichen; granddaughter, Yasmine Nickerson.
His committal service with MILITARY HONORS will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Columbarium, 301, South County Trail, Exeter, RI.
Arrangements under the care of Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, Warwick, RI.
He was the beloved husband of Joan M. Nickerson Graichen.
He was employed as a lineman and installer for New England Telephone Co. for 22 years before retiring.
HE was a U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN of the VIETNAM WAR and received the PURPLE HEART.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark E. Nickerson; and a sister, Donna Hammond.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Jessie Lee Graichen; his parents, John and Gail Bridge Graichen and Robert J. Houle; his brothers, John, Brian, William, Billy and Steven Graichen; his sisters, Sandra Ashe, Jacqueline, Jean and Shayla Graichen; granddaughter, Yasmine Nickerson.
His committal service with MILITARY HONORS will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Columbarium, 301, South County Trail, Exeter, RI.
Arrangements under the care of Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, Warwick, RI.
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