Obituaries

William H. Peck, Sr., Vietnam Veteran, Dies at 62

February 2, 1951 - September 29, 2013

William H. Peck, Sr., 62, of Pine Tree Road in Coventry, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.

Born in Providence, he was married for forty-two years to Deborah L. (Sharp) Peck and was the son of Margaret (Hazarian) Peck and the late Howard Peck. 

Mr. Peck graduated from East Providence High School and received an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Arts. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an auto body technician for Mike’s Auto Body. 

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son; William H. Peck, Jr., two brothers; Howard and Robert Peck, three sisters; Donna and Maryanne Peck, and Lillian Podgorski. 

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 3 p.m. in the Gorton Menard Funeral Home and Crematory, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. Visiting hours are prior, from 1-3 p.m. Military honors will follow the memorial service.


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