Stephen Wheeler

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Stephen Wheeler, 69, passed away from heart failure at Kent Hospital on August 9.

Born in Providence, he was the son of Phyllis H Wheeler of Coventry and the late Robert C. Wheeler, Sr. He went graduated from Warwick Veterans High School and was on the varsity hockey and baseball team. He was a fan of all sports, especially the New York Yankees. He worked as a salesman and was a cook at many restaurants in and around Rhode Island.

Besides his mother, he is survived by two sons, Jeffery Wheeler of Warwick and Stephen Wheeler, Jr. of Providence. He is also survived by two brothers Richard B. Wheeler of Warwick and Robert C. Wheeler, Jr. of Exeter.

Steve was cremated in Fall River, Massachusetts. Ceremonies will be private.