(11/02/14) Eugene H. \”Gene\” \”Red\” Rascle, Sr., 94, of Coventry, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Coventry Health Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Noela A. \”Lucille\” (Gourd) Rascle. They had been married for over 66 years. Gene was born in Stratford, CT, a son of the late Henri and Helene (Forcoz) Rascle. He was the Owner/Operator of Red’s Auto Body of West Warwick and had also been the Manager of the Auto Body Division of the former Webber Chevrolet. He was a proud U.S. Veteran of WWII. \”Red\” was a graduate of West Warwick High School Class of 1938 and the Officers Candidate School. He was a communicant of Saints John and Paul Church Coventry, and was a member of the North Kingstown Stamp Club. He also enjoyed gardening. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Eugene H. “Gene” Rascle Jr. (Sandra) of Marietta GA and Lucille Fox Bollengier (Robert) of West Greenwich. He was the grandfather of Nicholas T. Fox and Samantha Morrow Rascle. \”Gene\” was the brother of the late Madeline Szydlo and the late Philomene Hebert. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:00am from The URQUHART – MURPHY Funeral Home, 800-812 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in Saints John and Paul Church, 341 South Main Street, Coventry Burial with Military Honors will follow in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours are Wednesday from 9-10:00am. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the V.N.A. Care N.E., 51Heath Lane Warwick, RI, 02886, or Philip Hulitar Hospice, 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904.
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