Thomas F. Garvey

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Thomas F. Garvey, 94, passed away January 12, 2014 at Kent Regency. He was the husband of the late Bertha A. (Wrightington) Garvey.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sadie (Perry) Garvey. Mr. and Mrs. Garvey operated a fruit stand on West Shore Road for many years. Mr. Garvey was employed as a special education bus driver for the Warwick School Department before retiring. He was formerly employed as a cab driver to the Yellow Cab Co.

He is survived by three daughters: Lorraine B. Amoroso, Frances A. Anderson and Jacqueline A. Blanchette; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was the father of the late Thomas J. Garvey and William F. Garvey; and brother of the late Raymond Garvey, Helen Gatta and Elizabeth Jolie.

His funeral and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com