George F. Snow, Jr.

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George F. Snow, Jr., 87, died April 25, 2014 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jean S. (Burlingame) Snow with whom he celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on September 10, 2013.

Born in Providence, the son of the late George F. Snow Sr. and the late Beatrice W. (Berry) Snow, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. George loved his work as a tool designer at Leesona Corporation where he worked for 25 years. He was later employed for 10 years at EG&G Sealol.

George loved Mustangs & classic cars and his weekly lunch at Marchetti's Restaurant in Cranston with his longtime friend, Ed Finnegan. He was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He enjoyed spending time on his boat saltwater fishing. His family remembers him as a witty man who was very handy at fixing things.

Besides his wife he is survived by two sons: Stephen G. Snow & his wife, Audrey and Raymond E. Snow all of Warwick, one daughter, Carol A. Brown & her husband, Bill of Kingston, New Hampshire; and one grandson Daniel McCombs of Epping, NH.

A private committal service followed by burial with military honors was held at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

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