Michael J. Friend, 78, of Chestnut Hill Avenue, Cranston passed away January 3, 2020. Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late John and Doris (Chabot) Friend.
Michael was a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service for 22 years before retiring. He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He was the father of John Friend and his partner Bradley Cruz, Tonia Gosselin and her husband Craig and the late Mary Friend; grandfather of Joey and Jessie and great grandfather of Julianna.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence. Burial with Military Honors in R.I. Veteran Cemetery will be private. www.romanofuneralhome.com.