Manuel G. Andrade

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Manuel G. Andrade, 79, died May 24, 2013. He was the beloved husband for 58 years of Lorena C. (Verrier) Andrade.

Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late Antonio and Frances (Rose) Andrade, he had been a resident of Warwick since 1963. Mr. Andrade had been employed with Greylawn Farms in Warwick for 26 years and Electro-Films Inc. for 10 years before retiring. He served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. An avid sports fan, he loved cheering on the Red Sox and New England Patriots. He also loved kidding around with family.

Besides his wife; he leaves his children, Lori A. Schmitt of North Kingstown, Robert A. Andrade of Warwick, Lisa M. Izzo of Warwick and Lesley D. Hafferty of Warwick and the late Steven E. Andrade; grandchildren, Erin Gibbons, John Schmitt, Jr. and Deanna Hafferty; brothers, Joseph Andrade of Warwick, Anthony Andrade of Florida and sister, Mary Gadouas of Coventry.

His funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29 at 10 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans’ Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.