Paul L. Martin

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Paul L. Martin, 69, formerly of Warwick and a resident of North Kingstown for the past 21 years, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Joan L. (Riley) Martin for 33 years.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the oldest son of Violet A. (Prickett) Martin and the late Clarence L. Martin. Paul worked as a computer operations manager for many years before working for Cox Communications. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed traveling, especially visiting his Aruba family. Paul had a great sense of humor and loved his grandchildren dearly.

Paul was the loving father of Scott Martin, Trisha Martin, Jennifer Martin and her wife, Valerie, Kristen Shaeffer and her husband, Thomas, and the late Megan Martin; devoted grandfather “Pop” of Andrew, Abigail, Brady, Thomas, Ashlyn, Riley, and Kailyn; brother of Karen Congedo, Ronald, Michael, Timothy, Lori, and Eric Martin. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Burial will be in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown. Visiting hours, Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In honor of Paul’s personality, please feel free to dress colorful.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 1 State Street, Ste. 200, Providence, RI 02908 and Easter Seals RI, 213 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879, will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com