Joseph M. Paulin Sr., 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, with his beloved wife Donna Paulin (Genever) by his side. He was the beloved son of Sandra A. Smith (Rodger) of Minnesota and the late Ralph J. Paulin Sr. In addition to his wife and mother, Joseph is survived by his children Joseph M. Paulin Jr. and Laura Paulin; by his stepson Rick J. Paulin; by his brother Ralph J. Paulin Jr.; by his stepsister Linda Boyajian and by his uncle Harris “Hal” Shippee Jr (Carolina Gonzales) and aunt Barbara Payne (Tony).
Born and raised in Warwick, Joseph was an incredibly hard worker all his life. Working in local marinas during his youth, the ocean became a special place in his life. During his free time, Joseph loved to go quahogging and spend time at Oakland Beach, Rocky Point and Johnson's Pond. Following in his late father’s footsteps, he was an avid musician his entire life, especially with the guitar and bass guitar. Joseph was also a self-taught electronics expert and technician which saw him earn a long career with Best Buy. Among his greatest achievements was his marriage to Donna in 2009, with whom he shared 15 years of loving marriage.
Relatives and friends are invited to join his Visitation on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 4:00PM-7:00PM, in the Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave, Warwick, with a Chapel Service to follow at 7:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 N Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated.
