James Joseph Tobin

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Bernard and Theresa (McCarthy) Tobin.

James worked as a meter foreman for Narragansett Electric company for 46 years before retiring in 1998. He was a lifelong and faithful communicant of St. Edward’s Church in Providence and more recently Saint Augustine Church in Providence. In his spare time he was an avid sports enthusiast, having a special affection for softball and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

He was the devoted father of his seven children, James J. Tobin, Jr., Michael D. Tobin, Sean P. Tobin and his wife Jennifer, Theresa M. Petisce, Mary A. Tobin, Kathleen J. McDonough and her husband Timothy, and Margaret M. Wingate and her husband Peter. Proud and loving grandfather to his five grandchildren, Kelly, Joseph, Evan, Jordan, and Patrick. He was the brother of the late Bernard V. Tobin and Edward J. Tobin; uncle and great uncle remembered fondly by his many nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held on Monday, September 26 at 8:45 am in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in Saint Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, September 25 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Augustine Church, 20 Old Road, Providence, RI 02908 or St. Augustine School, 635 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence RI 02908 in his memory would be appreciated.