Martin Roy First's obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island

Martin Roy First

June 17, 1943 - July 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Providence, Rhode Island

Martin Roy First's obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island
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Martin Roy First

June 17, 1943 - July 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Providence, Rhode Island

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Martin Roy First Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Martin Roy First (Providence, Rhode Island), whose life came to an end on July 18, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Martin Roy First to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pearl First and Solomon First. He is survived by: his wife Barbara First (Bobbie); his brothers, Brian and Howard First; his children, Steven (Jill First) and Leonora First Del (Leigh); and his grandsons, Micheal Del Sesto, Ethan First, Matthew Del Sesto and Jackson First.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or to the American Lung Association, 235 Promenade St Suite 125, Providence, RI 02908.



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July 21, 2025

Nancy Anne Sacco PhD wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Martin Roy First, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. His smile, laughter, the ease with which anyone could speak to him, I am forever grateful to having known him, worked with him and often times found myself on flights to Providence from Chicago. May he RIP, may the family always hold warm and happy memories close....Nancy Sacco.”


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Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel
458 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

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