Robert R. Forshee Jr., 72, formerly of Warren

Vietnam veteran lived many years in Warren

Posted 7/1/19

Robert R. Forshee Jr. 72, of Berkley, MA, and formerly of Warren, RI, where he lived for most of his life, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice in Providence.


He was the …

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Robert R. Forshee Jr., 72, formerly of Warren

Vietnam veteran lived many years in Warren

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Robert R. Forshee Jr. 72, of Berkley, MA, and formerly of Warren, RI, where he lived for most of his life, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice in Providence.


He was the beloved husband of Nancy E. (Souza) Forshee.


Robert was born in Providence, a son of the late Robert R. and Emily A. (Rohrman) Forshee, Sr.


Robert  was an electrician for Texas Instruments in Attleboro for many years before retiring in 2006.
 He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, as an Electrician’s Mate 3rd class.


Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters, Robin A. Forshee of Florida and Amiee N. Keenan of Barrington. He was the brother of Kevin Forshee of Warren, Chris Forshee of Warren, Claudia Alfano of Bristol, and Elizabeth Forshee of Warren. Robert was the loving grandfather of Ariel, April, Andrew and Aidan and also the great-grandfather of Lorelei.


A Memorial Celebration of his life will be held at later date. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.

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