Born in Fall River, MA a son of the late William E. And Theresa E. (Baldia) Booker he was a longtime resident of Swansea.
A graduate of Case High School he attended classes at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, formerly Southeastern Massachusetts University and Johnson & Wales University.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Stacy Anne Berard and her husband Timothy of Swansea; son Robert William Booker of Swansea; sister, Jo Ann Squillante; two grandchildren, Carly and Jane Berard and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late William R. Booker.
His visitation will be Friday, August 18, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea, MA. His funeral service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his honor and in memory of William R. Booker to Make a Wish Foundation, 757 Park Ave., Cranston, RI 02910. For tributes and directions, www.waring-sullivan.com.
