Born in Pawtucket, RI, Rene was a resident of Port St. Lucie for 22 years, moving from Warwick, RI.
He attended and graduated from Central High School in RI, and was on the football team and wrestling team. He played semi-pro football after graduation for several years.
During WWII he served in the Army Air Corp.
He was a Supervisor of Mechanical Engineering for a Manufacturing Company in RI, retiring after 43 years of service.
Rene was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie, where he served as Eucharistic Minister and Prayer Minister for Prayer Groups. He was also a charter member of Knights of Columbus #13047 of Port St. Lucie, as well as a charter member of the American Legion Post 355. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge 2196 in RI, and a charter life member of the VFW Post 12013 in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Rita Bessette of Port St. Lucie, FL; two daughters, Kathleen Marcantonio of Portsmouth, RI, Maureen Davide of Coventry, RI; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be Friday, December 9, 2011, 11:00AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie, FL, with Military honors following.
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie, FL. Please visit and sign our guest register book at www.aycockportstlucie.com.
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