James Michael Ward Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 26, 2023, at the age of 80, James Michael Ward of Coventry, Rhode Island, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Francis P. Ward and Helen Ward (Dietz); and his brother Timothy Ward. He is survived by : his wife Adele Marie Ward (Istace); his daughters, Dawn M. Ward (Brian Pratt) of Coventry and Brenda A. Velleca (Gregory) of Coventry; his brothers, Gary Ward and Patrick "Skip" Ward of Lewes, Delaware; and his grandchildren, Alexandra R. Velleca and Nicholas G. Velleca. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to: The Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 or at: http://www.rifoodbank.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Iannotti Funeral Home

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January 4, 2024

Kecia Courtemanche wrote a sympathy message

“I'm so sorry for your loss Adele. I just saw Jim's news ( 01/04/24). You & Jim played a large part in my life many years ago. I remember Jim as a kind & caring man with a passion for the "season of hockey"-he mostly went invisible for this timeframe. He will be missed. Kecia (Knight-Healey) Courtemanche”