Riverside Joseph L. Bob Renaud, 89, of Riverside, died Friday November 6, 2020 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.

He was the husband of Patricia R. (Squires) Renaud, they were married for over 33 years.

He was born in Warren, RI the son of the late Alfred and Bella (Sevigny)Renaud.

Bob was a self- employed fisherman for many years.

He was a US Army Veteran, serving for over 18 years in various capacities, during the Korean War and Vietnam Era.

Bob has been a Riverside resident for over 32 years coming from Bristol and Colorado.

He was a parishioner of the former St. Jean the Baptiste Church. He was a member of the American Legion, and V.F.W.

Bob loved to travel, read and eat many different foods.

Besides his wife he is survived by his children Alfred P. Renaud of Manville, RI, Thomas Renaud of Woonsocket, Step Son Kevin Andrade of Riverside, Linda Andrade of Cranston, RI Suzanne Yorkstas of Manville, RI, and Step Daughter Donna Andrade of East Providence.

He was the grandfather of 13 and the great grandfather of 13, and also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Bob was the brother of the late Claire Perlorca.

His funeral service will be held Thursday, November 12,2020 at 11:00am in the SMITH FUNERAL and MEMORIAL SERVICES, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours are Thursday from 9:30 -11:00am.

Burial with Military Honors in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, will be private.

Social distancing and Mask wearing rules will be in effect.

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