Samuel Correia Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Samuel Correia

6/13/1924 - 1/21/2012

Obituary For Samuel Correia

Retired Police Chief Samuel R. Correia, 87, of North Port, Fla. and Warren, R.I., passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at home. He was the husband of Frances Correia, his wife of 65 years. Mr. Correia was a police officer and Police Chief for 36 years for the Town of Warren, RI, where he lived most of his life. He was a son of the late Sergio and Frances Correia, and had lived in Lazy River Village for 29 years. He served in the United States Navy in World War II, and graduated from Salve Regina College and the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. He was a past President of the Fraternal Order of Police, past Exalted Ruler of the Bristol County Elks, an active member of the Englewood Elks, a member of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, a member of C.P.O.A. of Rhode Island, the American Legion Post 104, the VFW Post 8203, the D.A.V. the AmVets, and was the senior member of the Narragansett Fire Company, Engine 3. From 1946 to 1947 he was a member of the Providence Steamrollers, now known as the New England Patriots. Besides his wife, he leaves three children, William (Marilyn), Bruce and Nancy (Steve) Diemoz; six grandchildren, John (Valerie), Connie, Brian, Jason, Brandon and Marc (Sarah) Federico; and a great-granddaughter, Gianna. He was the last of a family of seven brothers and sisters, Henry, Eddie, Beatrice, Joe, Winky and Jim. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 School House Road, Warren, where family will receive friends, Thursday, January 26th, 4-7pm. Funeral Service Friday 8am from the funeral home, 9am in St Alexander Church, 221 Main Street, Warren. Burial will be private. Please make donations in his memory to the Salvation Army, 386 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907 Wjsmithfh.com

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03/07/2025

Donna Read Collins

Deepest Sympathy. I remember you and Fran being good friends with my mom and dad thank you for the good friendship. Donna C Read.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Dear Fran,Billy,Bruce, Nancy and Family We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Sam. He was an awesome individual.I remember playing golf with Nancy and our dads in the father's dad tournament at Montaup. A day to cherish. Please accept our condolences.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Was sadden to learn of Mr, Corriea's passing. I remember him back when he was a Captain and I was a wayward juvenile. He use to chase me a lot, yet he was a friend. Even though I was wayward, he took a liking to me. My condolences to his family, even though they are late..
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Please accept my sympathies. So sorry for your loss. Sue Lial
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Sending condolences, my deepest sympathy. Judy Fournier
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Dear Nancy and Steve, and Mark and Sarah, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of such a special person in your lives. We met him briefly, but he made such an impression on us, you could so apparently see the love and connection in your family. Please tell your mom she is also in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Kim and Mark
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Bill and Marilyn, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Dave and I will miss seeing him in the summer, relaxing on the porch, and his cheerful hello as we headed home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Dear Fran, Billy, Bruce and our Nancy, How do you find the words when it comes to someone like Sam. He was kind, loving, caring and a friend to everyone. He always made you feel like he had just spent time with you the day before. Sam loved sharing his home and his food and his life with you. Giving made him happy. We love you all and our thoughts and prayers and my heart are with you. Love, Coralie & Dick
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

To the Family, What a wonderful person he was and I am sure he will be truly missed by all. Even after all these years I remember his smile whenever he would see any of us Landry's. My sincere sympathy to all of you. God Bless and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

A special person has left us but will live on thru our memories. We will miss you Dad and I thank you for being the BEST Grandfather to my three sons. We love you and will miss you.x0x00
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Dear Fran, Bill, Bruce, Nancy and Family. Peggie and I are very saddend by Sam's passing. I have many fond memories. I will always remember him as a fine and honorable man who possesed a high level of integrity and am proud to have him for a boss, mentor and personal friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

I knew him as "Mr Correia" and was in school with his son Bruce. Mr Correia took me and several other first graders to my first drive-in movie in 1957. We saw 'The Giant Claw'. I'll never forget it! I could share quite a few stories, but the thing I have to say is that he will always be remembered in my heart as the one who helped me grow up right. God bless his family.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

"God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around him and whispered 'Come to Me.' With tearful eyes we watched him as he slowly passed away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stop beating; hard working hands at rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us that he always takes the best." Love and miss you, Sam... Gisele
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

To Correia Family-sorry to hear about your Dad.He was a good father and a fine officer.Please extend my condolences to your Mom and family.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Dear Correia Family, My condolences on your loss. Know that your saddness is shared by many. Sincerely, Karen Fisher
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

HE WAS A GOOD COP --- R.I.P.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Marilyn and Billy---- So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Betty Sousa
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Condolences from the Bracone Family.
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

I was saddened to hear the news of Mr. Correia's passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends. He was truly one of Warren's finest! Marilyn Nolan, Port Charlotte, Florida
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

Dear Fran, Bill, Bruce and Nancy, So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I have great memories of him and all of you as our neighbors on Barney Street all those years ago when I was growing up. Sam always had a smile and a kind word for us. I'm sure Sam and Henry, my Dad and Romeo are all watching over us.. Love Jeanne
04/27/2021

Fred Snyder

RIP Sammy you were one of Warren's finest.