Born in Providence a son of the late Edmund C., Sr. and Mildred D. (Skuce) LaRue he was a longtime resident of Warren.
He was a graduate of De La Salle Academy, Class of 1973, in Newport. A proud veteran of the United States Navy he served during Vietnam and was a Navigator on the USS New Orleans. A skilled boat builder he worked for Pearson Yachts for many years and most recently was a lumberjack in the Catskills. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed being on the water; fishing, boating and quahogging. A talented repair person he was able to fix most everything.
He is survived by one sister, Cheryl LaRue; one son, Ryan LaRue; one daughter, Molly Newsome; one brother, Derrick LaRue and a granddaughter, Sydney. He was the brother of the late Kevin LaRue.
Contributions in his honor may be made to the Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908. His funeral service and burial with military honors will be private. For tributes, www.wilbur-romano.com
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