Richard I. Fields Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard I. Fields of Providence, Rhode Island, who passed away on May 19, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard I. Fields to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Sara Gitter and Murray Fields; his wife Karen Grant; his sons, Caleb and Eli; and his siblings, Marvin Fields and Brenda Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to RIOT Rhode Island, a local music-based non-profit: RiotRI.org.
