Robert L. Belanger

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Robert L. Belanger, 85, passed away June 21, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Virginia (Gregory) Belanger.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lucien and Gabrielle (Cauchon) Belanger. Mr. Belanger was a retired Principal for the Warwick School Department, a 1952 graduate of Providence College and a Korean War Army Veteran. He was involved with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and was an elected J.C.I. Senator.

Besides his wife he leaves his children; Karen M. Maguire (Ryan), Rev. Francis (Christopher) Belanger O.P., Joanne C. Cooley and Gary F. Belanger; and six grandchildren.

His funeral will be Saturday, June 25th at 9:00 a.m. from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial with military honors will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours: Friday, June 24th at 5-8p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rhode Island Hospital Foundation/Rising Above Cancer 5K Fund, c/o the Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1454 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818. Visit hillfuneralhome,com for complete obituary and online condolences.