Anthony F. Urban, 65, Warren

Church, town volunteer never missed a child's ballgame

Posted 3/3/21

Anthony Francis Urban, 65, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nancy …

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Anthony F. Urban, 65, Warren

Church, town volunteer never missed a child's ballgame

Posted

Anthony Francis Urban, 65, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Vargas) Urban.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Sophie (Rodzen) Urban of Warren, RI, and the late Michael J. Urban.

Mr. Urban had worked as an engineer for Honeywell Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 2015. He was a Communicant of St. Alexander's Church, where he also served as a chairperson for the Italian Festival. He was a member of the Polish Club and served on the Warren Zoning Board. He enjoyed carpentry. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his grandchildren and attending his children’s sporting events, having never missed a game.

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by four sons, Anthony F. Urban II of Warren, RI, Christian M. Urban and his wife Lauren of Swansea, MA, Jared D. Urban and his fiancé Chelsea Corrente of Warren, RI, and Matthew P. Urban and his fiancé Lyndsey Hicks of Warren, RI; a brother, Michael J. Urban of Bristol, RI; a sister, Mary J. Hanley of Bristol, RI; and two grandchildren, Riley R. Urban and Teagan L. Urban.

Funeral services and burial will be private. Calling hours are omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI, 02904, or to the Rhode Island SPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI, 02915.

For information/online condolences please visit www.wjsmithfh.com.
Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI.

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