81, passed away on October 9th. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Emile and Lillian (Benoit) Turgeon. Mr. Turgeon was a resident of Cumberland, RI. He was a 1955 graduate of East Senior High School in Pawtucket. He served 4 years in the US Army at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was an avid boater and lived for many years on his yacht. He was a lifetime member of the Pawtuxet Athletic Club. He was a professional singer and Elvis impersonator who performed all around New England. He was also a bodybuilder and former Mr. Rhode Island. He appeared as "Tug", one of the muscle men, in the 1964 movie Muscle Beach Party. He had been employed as a carpenter and later owned his own taxi cab business which he ran for over 40 years. His favorite pastime up until a few months ago was driving around in his yellow convertible Corvette.
Henry is survived by a sister, Rita Donnelly of Pawtucket, RI and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Cecile Sullivan and Raymond Turgeon.
The family respectfully omits calling hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI.