Joshua M. Switzer, 31, of Woonsocket passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday October 19, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Josh passed away from complications resulting from a tragic accident at home in early September.
Born in Providence Josh was the son of John Daniel Switzer, Sr. and Michelle Rose (Jacobson) Switzer both of Woonsocket. Josh was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket.
Josh was employed in the warehouse and distribution center at Sunshine Joy Company in Woonsocket.
Josh loved rap music and was an aspiring rapper and music composer. Rap, hip-hop and rhythm and blues were the soundtrack to Josh’s life.
Even more than music, Josh will be remembered as a loving and devoted dad to his two children who were and will forever remain the light of Josh’s life. They are his greatest accomplishment.
Josh was the husband of Lakeisha “Keisha” Lavon (Winston) Switzer of Cumberland and is the proud dad of Ja’Kari and Leilanni Switzer. He was the loving brother of John Daniel Switzer, Jr., Jared Switzer and Jessica Odunwa all of Woonsocket. Josh is also survived by his extended family of many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins and friends.
Service for Josh are private.
Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket.
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