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Michael Urban
8/1/1924 - 8/10/2013
Obituary For Michael Urban
URBAN, MICHAEL J, 89, of Warren Avenue passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Somerset, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Peter and Marcyanna (Wisz) Urban. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Sophie (Rodzen). He is also survived by his three children: Michael and his wife, Linda (Annunziata), of Bristol, Mary and her husband, Bill (Hanley) of Bristol, and Anthony Francis Urban and his wife, Nancy (Vargas), of Warren. He was the brother of Edward Urban of Somerset, Massachusetts, and was predeceased by siblings, Mildred Petres, Henry Urban, and Josephine Taranowicz. He had ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and was the uncle of many nieces and nephews. A veteran of World War II, he was a Medical Aidman assigned to the 392nd Medical Collecting Company, providing first aid treatment to soldiers in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. After his honorable discharge, Michael was a silversmith at Armor Bronze, Coppercraft Guild, and Reed and Barton. He was a dedicated member of the St. Josephs Society, the Warren Fire Department Engine 2, and VFW Post 122. Michael was a communicant of St. Alexanders parish and the former St. Casimirs parish in Warren, Rhode Island, where he served on various parish committees. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, August, 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 14, at 10 A.M. at St. Alexanders Church, 221 Main Street, Warren, Rhode Island. For information and condolences, see www.wjsmithfh.com.
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04/27/2021
Mary Ann Urban & James Philip
Dear Mrs. Urban and family, Please accept my most sincere condolences. Mr. Urban was such a fixture on Warren Ave. and at St. Casimir's, and he will be missed my all who knew and loved him.
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04/27/2021
Mary Ann Urban & James Philip
Dear Tony, Nancy and all the Urban family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our prayers and blessings to you all.
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04/27/2021
Mary Ann Urban & James Philip
Mary & family...I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please let your mom know also that I'm sorry for her loss & thinking about you all. He was always a very nice & polite man to everyone. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
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04/27/2021
Mary Ann Urban & James Philip
Dear Mary and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. We know how much he meant to you. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope to see and talk with you soon.
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04/27/2021
Mary Ann Urban & James Philip
Just remember the happy times we had growing up.
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