William F McElroy, Sr

PROVIDENCE, McElroy, William F. Sr., 90 of Basswood Avenue, died on Saturday at the Easton Nursing Center in Easton, PA. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary E. (McKenna) McElroy, who preceded him in death in 2007. He was born in Providence, the son of John E. and Teresa (McQuaid) McElroy and was a life-long resident of Providence. Mr. McElroy retired from the Providence Fire Department in 1977 after serving 31 years. He was a member of the Providence Fire Fighters Local 799, retired Providence Police & Fire Association and Providence Fire Fighters Permanent Relief Association. He served in the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Saint Augustine Church where he had been a parishioner for over 77 years. Bill was a member of the Shamrock Society of North Providence and a life member of the Tri-City Elks Lodge #14 and a Sampson WWII Navy Veteran. He is survived by his son William F. McElroy, Jr. and his wife Catherine, of Chalfont, PA, and four grandchildren. He was a brother of the late Edward, James, and John McElroy. His funeral will be held on Friday at 9 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home 331 Smith Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am in Saint Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Avenue. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Rhode Island Veteran Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting Hours Thursday 4-7 pm.In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Augustine Church, 20 Old Road Providence, RI 02908 in his memory would be appreciated.