64, of Fales St, died Wednesday at the RI Hospital.
He was the husband of Marie (Emery) Craige. They have been married for 31 years.
Born in Malden, MA, a son of the late David N. and Alice (Pomfret) Craige. He resided most of his life in Central Falls.
He had been employed by the Central Falls School Department and had also worked at the Christmas Tree Shop in Attleboro.
He was an Assistant Scout Master of Troop 2 Central Falls and was a devoted member of the Ocean State Baptist Church, Smithfield.
Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, David Craige of Cranston, Richard Craige Jr of Pawtucket, Charles Craige Sr, Adam Craige of Central Falls, Thomas Dery of Cumberland, two daughters, Brenda Landi of Smithfield and Kimberley Fazio of West Warwick, a brother, David Craige of Attleboro, a sister, Cindy Craige, 19 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary Johnson and Jack Craige.
His calling hours and funeral will held Saturday morning from 10 to noon from the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, with a service in the Ocean state Baptist Church, 600 Douglas Pike, Smithfield at 1pm. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery, Pawtucket
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Ocean State Baptist Church Missions fund, 600 Douglas Pike Smithfield RI 02917
Keefe Funeral Home
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Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Telephone 401-725-4253
Thomas H. Keefe, Registered Funeral Director
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