Newport Man, WWII Veteran Dies at 88

John E. Hall, 88, died at his Newport home Monday, Dec. 16 from the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
A resident of Newport since 1985, he was born in Boston Nov. 27, 1925, the son of Edwin Tileston Hall and Blanche Clough Gardner. During his time in Newport he served on the boards of and was active in several local organizations. He served as chairman of both the Harbor Management Study and the Land Use Committee. He grew wonderful roses and never met a dog he didn't speak to.
A veteran of the US Navy in WW II, he was awarded the Purple Heart, wounded at Okinawa when his ship was sunk by three enemy suicide bombers. He was a United Way Executive in Detroit and New York City, and after retirement, a consultant for non-profit organizations all over the country.
He is survived by his wife Janet.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way of RI, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909.
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