Army Veteran, Robert R. Phaneuf, of Lincoln, Passes at 91
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Robert R. Phaneuf, 91 of Lincoln, passed peacefully on July 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 20, 1929, in Pawtucket, the son of the late Frances H. Phaneuf and Anne E. (Cassidy) Phaneuf. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years Dina T. (Savastano) Phaneuf.
He graduated from Providence College, served in the US Army for 21 years retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He fought in the Korean and Vietnam campaigns earning the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation M (1 OLC), National Defense Service Medal (1 OLG), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, to name a few.
He was an original member of St. Maria Goretti Church and upon its closing transferred to St Jude. He was employed by Refinement International/Bolidon Metech retiring as Director of International Traffic. He was an avid golfer, reader, enjoyed playing cards, bowling, working in the yard, doing crossword puzzles, and traveling. He was happiest sitting on the porch, watching the birds, drinking a glass of wine, and talking with family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Christine and David Tice of Lincoln; son, Robert F. Phaneuf of North Kingstown; Daughter, Dina M. Ethier of Woonsocket. He had seven grandchildren: Brianne, David, Robert Elliot, Nicole, Elizabeth, Nicholas, and Steven.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, July 27th from 8:00-9:00 am at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Jude Church, 301 Front St. Lincoln.
Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 946 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Rd, Wilton NH, 03068.
