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Thursday Mar 17, 2011
George, you will truly be missed. Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Lima family at this time of sorrow.
Abe & Joanne Williams - (East Providence)
Thursday Mar 17, 2011
To all of the Lima family,
Please accept our condolences. Mr. Lima was a fine gentleman and will be missed by many.
Our deepest sympathy, Bruce & Gloria
Bruce & Gloria Andrade - (East Providence, Rhode Island)
Thursday Mar 17, 2011
One final salute to a man who was worthy of everything positive. A great friend of the family for over 50 years. Rest in peace forever.
Russ & Sheila Handy - (Dale City, VA)
Thursday Mar 17, 2011
It should be noted that you were a Pilot of the Tuskegee Airman in WW11. You were a sparing partner for Joe Louis, the "Black Bomber." You were interviewed by NBC for founding the Black Air Foundation. But, of all of your accolades, to us, was your devotion to family. Your warmth and contagious smile. Thank you for all you have done for women's and civil rights. Your legacy will always live.
Rachel (Lewis) Murphy and Gloria (Lewis) Willis - (Bedford, MA and Elizabeth, NJ)
Thursday Mar 17, 2011
George was a good man with his head and heart in the right place. He helped me in my life by providing a positive example. I am blessed to have met him and I hope my prayers assist him on his final flight.
Richard Metts - (Providence, RI)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
We loved our Dad and Grandfather. He was always there for us when we needed help. His loving spirit will remain with us always,and May God's love surround him eternally.
Anna Maria Bowling - (Deltona, Florida)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
You said good night to us down here but you said good morning up there. We will miss you a great deal. I remember playing tennis with you. I salute you uncle George. Manny&Maritha with love.
Walter&Maritha Swepson - (Tampa, Florida)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Lima family. Mr. Lima was top-shelf all the way. He was a wonderful spirit, always willing to share his wisdom and experiences. To me he was kind and gentle and served as a role model and mentor. He made me proud to be an Omega Man. We have lost a giant. Rest in peace.
Terry Addison
Terry H. Addison - (Warwick, RI)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
We will miss you
Frank & Ina Tabela Jr -
Friday Mar 18, 2011
On behalf of the Arrington family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Edward T. Arrington - (Windsor, CT)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
To the Lima Family;
On behalf of the 1st District Officers, Chapter Basilei, and Brothers of the Formidable First District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.,please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Brother Lima was a Man among Men and will truly be missed.
Edward T. Arrington - (Windsor, CT)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Lima family. Mr. Lima was an honorable man with a distinguished career, a role model in the community, an advocate for human rights causes and Christian. He cared and shared his wisdom and experiences for the benefit of the common good. He was kind and gentle man. I was so proud to know him. We lost a giant, but he leaves a legacy. Rest in peace. You are so loved by all!
Beverly, Liz and Lauren Dwyer - (North Providence RI)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
“The NAACP-Providence Branch is deeply saddened by the passing of past NAACP- Providence Branch past president and community icon, The Honorable George Lima,†said Jim Vincent, President, NAACP-Providence Branch!
George Lima was a man of the highest integrity, a first in many fields, a distinguished Rhode Island citizen and an advocate for many causes over the past seventy plus years. George S. Lima's story spans 93 years and goes from New England to Harlem, to the Deep South and back. It is the story of a child of Cape Verdean immigrants, a Harlem brown, student at North Carolina A&T, Tuskegee airman, military photographic officer, Brown University graduate, founder of the local chapter of one of the most powerful and prestigious fraternities (Omega Psi Phi), civil rights activist, union organizer, president of the Providence chapter of the NAACP, State Representative, and elder statesman who fought all his life for people's rights in his community.
George Silva Lima was born on April 4, 1919 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Cape Verdean immigrant parents, Anna Morais Silva, a native of Boa Vista, and Manuel Duarte Lima, born in Sao Nicolau. Mr. Lima attended North Carolina A & T College where he received his pilot’s license. He was a Tuskegee airman and a military photographic officer in World War II. He graduated with a BA degree from Brown University, where he founded the local chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Mr. Lima was the union representative for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees – AFL. He was an employee of the federal government for many years in the Office of Economic Opportunity, culminating his federal career as State Director of OEO for the State of Rhode Island. Upon retirement, Mr. Lima entered politics serving as the State Representative for District 83 in East Providence for two terms.
Mr. Lima, a civil rights activist, has been affiliated with many organizations includ
NAACP-Providence - (Providence, RI)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
Another greatone called to the Heavens
George was a nice person, who has left a great imprint on this country and the home of his heritage. The deepest sympathys to his family.
Ervin L. "Tootsie"Russell - (Wareham, MA)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
On behalf of the Turner family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of an extraordinary man in George S. Lima Sr.
Turner Family - (East Providence, RI)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
My deepest condolence to the family. George has always been held in the highest regard by myself and my entire family. His legacy of service and advocacy is to be admired and I feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with him on issues and projects dear to both of us. He will be greatly missed...
Cheryl (Laughlin) Burrell - (East Providence, RI)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
Beyond the gate,your loved one finds happiness and rest,and there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows best. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Nephew Victor and family.
Victor Abdul-Rahman - (Piedmont,S.C)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
To the Lima Family: my thoughts and prayers go out to the Lima family during their time of loss. George was a great man who will be forever remembered by those whose life he touched. He served the people of East Providence and the State of Rhode Island admirably and left behind a better place for all.
Bill Drapeau, former East Providence State Representative - (Rumford, Rhode Island)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
We all send our love and prayers in this time of loss. Uncle George will be greatly missed. He never really retired from anything. He just began a new project. He is a model to us all. A life well lived.
Crystal, Rachel , Sean and Christopher - (Cranston, Rhode Island)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
I will miss my Uncle George. I will miss coordinating our family picnics and everything about him.You always remembered me and included me in all of your events. You will be in my thoughts and prayers always. Thank you for being an such an inspiration in my life.
Tracy Lima Duarte - (Fall River, Ma)
Friday Mar 18, 2011
George was an inspiration to me and all who crossed his path. Cesar Chavez asked for George when he visited Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Workers Union. My condolences to the Lima family. May George's memory and deeds continue to inspire civic engagement.
Cap Frank - (Washington, DC)
Sunday Mar 20, 2011
Tricia and I want to extend our belated condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father and one of America's great treasures! We mourn with you and we ask God's blessings in this time of need! May you find comfort in Uncle George's memories and may each of you continue his legacy of dedicated service!
Love,
Tricia & Hawthorne
Hawthorne L Proctor & Tricia Boone-Proctor - (Clifton VA)
Friday Apr 01, 2011
Anna Maria, my deepest sympathy. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Janet DeLeo -
Wednesday Apr 20, 2011
Dad and Grandpa,
We love you and miss you very much.May love and peace be with you eternally.
Love
Your children and grandchildren
april 20 th 2011
Anna Maria bowling - (Deltona. Florida)
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