Obituary: Kenneth Peckham Sr., 68

Kenneth Peckham Sr., 68, of Leuba Rd., passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Maryann (Ribeiro) Peckham and father of the late Scott Peckham and Kenneth Peckham Jr.

Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mattie (Peckham) Madonna.

Ken was a sheet metal fabricator for many years at BIF Industries and General Dynamics in Quonset before retiring. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his grandson, Kenneth Peckham III of Coventry and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 8:00 – 10:00 am in the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rte.117), Coventry, with a Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.