Raymond D. Patrie, 93, of Woonsocket died Wednesday at Landmark Medical Center. He was the loving husband of the late Pasqualina “Patsy” (Coccoli) Patrie who passed away in 1998.
Born in Woonsocket he was a son of the late Urbain and Juliette (Rocheleau) Patrie. He was a lifelong resident of the city.
Mr. Patrie served in the U. S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre. As a corporal with Co. K, 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division, he was in the Normandy, Northern France Rhineland and Ardennes campaigns. Ray was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, European African Middle-Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.
Ray was employed at Miller Electric for many years before retiring in 1986. He previously worked at Guy’s Market on Providence St. in Woonsocket.
Ray was a member of the Lt. Harold Flynn Post 263. He enjoyed playing cards and watching wrestling.
He was the brother of the late Omer and Emile Patrie, Beatrice St. Onge and Violet Durand. He is survived by his loving nieces and 8 nephews and their families.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 10:00 am in Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone. Visiting hours are Tuesday morning from 8:30 -930 am, prior to Mass, in the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the RI Veterans Home 480 Metacom Ave. Bristol, RI 02809.
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