Erik Bense Jr., 70, Bristol

Posted 12/6/16

Erik Bense Jr, 70, of Adelaide Avenue, passed away on Dec. 3 at Rhode Island Hospital.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Erik and Mary (Grimo) Bense. He was the cousin of …

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Erik Bense Jr., 70, Bristol

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Erik Bense Jr, 70, of Adelaide Avenue, passed away on Dec. 3 at Rhode Island Hospital.  
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Erik and Mary (Grimo) Bense. He was the cousin of Antonetta DiSanto, Joseph Iantosco, Jacquelyn Duckworth, Karen Ciolli, Linda Maynard, Michael Grimo and the late Ann Healy; uncle and godfather of William Duckworth; and godfather of Kimberly Kirby. He will be missed by his dear and true friends.
Erik was a graduate of Bristol High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in oceanography from the University of Rhode Island. He was the owner and operator of Viking Seafood.
His funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m., from the George Lima Funeral Home, 367 High St., with a Funeral Service, 10 a.m. at First Congregational Church, 300 High St. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Bristol.
Calling hours are Friday, 4-7 p.m.
www.limafh.com.

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