Fredy Paul Kishfy, 90, of Warwick, RI, passed away on June 1, 2024 in Providence, RI
Fred was born in Central Falls, RI to George and Agiba Kishfy on December 29, 1933. He went to Central Falls High School and Graduated in 1952. Fred served in the Army and was stationed in Hawaii until 1958. In 1978, Fred Married Janet Elaine Allan. He went on to open a grocery store (Big K) with his brother Albert Kishfy. In his later years, he worked as a school bus driver for Ryder Transportation. He enjoyed visits with his grandchildren and loved to surprise them with gifts. Fred was a caring, hard working man, who loved his family greatly. He loved to share a laugh over stories with them. Friends and family brought him the most joy in life.
Fred is survived by his daughters Roxanne Ramos (married to Guillermo), Rhonda Krikorian, Robin Brindle, Holly Buzdigian (married to Brad), his son Fredy Kishfy, his Grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet E. Kishfy (Allan), his father George Kishfy, his mother Agiba Kishfy (Bojok), his sister Jeanette Beaton, his brothers Louis Kishfy and Albert Kishfy, and his sister Georgianna Andrade.
Funeral service will be held at Saint Basil’s the Great on Friday June 7th at 11am. Burial will follow at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, at 301 South County Trail, Exeter RI. Visitation will be held at Keefe Funeral Home on Thursday, June 6th from 4pm to 7pm.
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