James Spencer Jr.
August 6, 1935 –
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August 6,1935 - May 14, 2020
James Spencer Jr. is survived by his adoring wife of 27 years, Nancy Spencer; his daughter, Sylvia; her husband, Robert; and their children: Anthony (Rebekah), Ericka, Joseph, Thomas, Andrea Ricciutti: his daughter Christine, her husband John; and their children: John, Alexandra, Katherine, Jennifer Wright; stepdaughter Jody Therien and her son, Bryson Friess; step-daughter Lee Bell (Michael); his brother, Robert Spencer ( Maeve); and nieces and nephew. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Spencer.
He was born on August 6, 1935, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to James and Alice Spencer. He spent his early years in Greenville, New Hampshire., before moving to Warwick, Rhode Island. After graduating from Lockwood High School, he served in the United States Coast Guard, and later, USCG Reserves. He returned to Warwick, Rhode Island, and joined the Warwick Police Department, serving for 20 years as patrolman, school safety officer, and, later, as communications officer. During his time on the force, he was commended for rescuing a young woman in the water while commanding the Warwick Police boat. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant.
After leaving the Warwick PD, he was employed by the Rhode Island State Police as a communications officer. He was a skilled sailor and enjoyed sailing on Greenwich Bay and participating in sailboat races in the summer. In his retirement, he enjoyed many hobbies, including hand crafting clocks, playing the banjo with the Stone Street Strummers in New England and, later, playing the banjo and tuba with his own band, The Polk County Plunkers, in Lakeland, Florida. He moved to Sun City Center, Florida, in 2003 and joined the Front Porch Pickers. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife Nancy and family in Sun City Center, Florida.
A memorial service will be held in Rhode Island at a date and time to be determined.
August 6,1935 - May 14, 2020
James Spencer Jr. is survived by his adoring wife of 27 years, Nancy Spencer; his daughter, Sylvia; her husband, Robert; and their children: Anthony (Rebekah), Ericka, Joseph, Thomas, Andrea Ricciutti: his daughter Christine, her husband John; and their children: John, Alexandra, Katherine, Jennifer Wright; stepdaughter Jody Therien and her son, Bryson Friess; step-daughter Lee Bell (Michael); his brother, Robert Spencer ( Maeve); and nieces and nephew. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Spencer.
He was born on August 6, 1935, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to James and Alice Spencer. He spent his early years in Greenville, New Hampshire., before moving to Warwick, Rhode Island. After graduating from Lockwood High School, he served in the United States Coast Guard, and later, USCG Reserves. He returned to Warwick, Rhode Island, and joined the Warwick Police Department, serving for 20 years as patrolman, school safety officer, and, later, as communications officer. During his time on the force, he was commended for rescuing a young woman in the water while commanding the Warwick Police boat. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant.
After leaving the Warwick PD, he was employed by the Rhode Island State Police as a communications officer. He was a skilled sailor and enjoyed sailing on Greenwich Bay and participating in sailboat races in the summer. In his retirement, he enjoyed many hobbies, including hand crafting clocks, playing the banjo with the Stone Street Strummers in New England and, later, playing the banjo and tuba with his own band, The Polk County Plunkers, in Lakeland, Florida. He moved to Sun City Center, Florida, in 2003 and joined the Front Porch Pickers. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife Nancy and family in Sun City Center, Florida.
A memorial service will be held in Rhode Island at a date and time to be determined.