Thomas V. Allen

Posted

Thomas V. Allen, age 75, of 400 Narragansett Parkway, Warwick, died on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving and devoted husband of Elaine D. (Plante) Allen for 53 years.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles G. and Marion E. (Walker) Allen, he lived in Warwick since 1969. He was a winter resident of Naples, Florida. Mr. Allen was a self-employed painting contractor for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He also enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing cards, attending auto racing, and spending time by the water.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Donna J. Barone and her husband, Anthony, Dorothy E. D’Andrea, and Jeanne M. Maggiacomo, all of Warwick; a brother, Gilbert D. Allen of Florida; eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He was the brother of the late Leroy Allen, H. Robert Allen, Charles Allen, Miriam Lewis, and Janet Oagles.

His funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m. in the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Salgi Esophageal Cancer Resaearch Foundation at: salgi.org/donate www.barrettandcotter.com