Ralph N. Hamilton, Jr.

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Ralph N. Hamilton, Jr., 80, of Warwick passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Madeline E. (Rayhill) Hamilton for 60 years. Born in Providence, he was a devoted son of Dorothy A. (Gorton) Hamilton of Warwick and the late Ralph N. Hamilton, Sr.

Mr. Hamilton was the Sealer of Weights and Measures and the former City Council President of The City of Warwick. He was also a Commercial Shell Fisherman and served in The United States Navy during the Korean War. Ralph was a avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan.

He was the loving father of Patricia M. Reposa and her husband Ronald of Rockville and Donna A. Cavaco and her husband Richard of West Kingston. Cherished grandfather of Kristen and Matthew Cavaco and Laura Smith and great-grandfather of Maxwell Hamilton Smith. Caring brother of Thomas H. Hamilton of Palm Bay, FL and the late Beatrice M. Becker.

His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 10:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to VNA Hospice, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated.