John L. Noke Jr., 72, of Tucker Road in Greenville, died Sunday at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Phyllis D. (Mercier) Noke. They were married for 49 years.
Born in Providence, a son of the late John L. Sr. and Janet E. (Holden) Noke, he lived in Smithfield since 1967.
Mr. Noke was an Air Force veteran. He was an EI technician for Verizon until retiring. He coached many years with the Smithfield Jr. Hockey and NRI Vikings Hockey. He was a Manager for the Smithfield Little League and was a Score Keeper for Cumberland Jr. Varsity and Varsity Girls’ Softball teams and he loved following his grandchildren’s sporting events and taking them camping.
He is survived by his sons, Craig S. and Jack A. Noke, both of Cumberland, Chris J. Noke of New York City, grandchildren ; Ashley, Patrick, Tayla and Zachary, a sister, Janet E. Noke of Warwick and a brother, Craig L. Noke of Pacific Grove, CA.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday at 10am from ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville followed by a funeral service at 11am in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Visitation Wednesday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904