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Joseph D. "Huggy Bear" Rioux Sr.

Joseph D. "Huggy Bear" Rioux Sr. obituary, Warren, RI

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Joseph Rioux Obituary

Joseph D. "Huggy Bear" Rioux Sr., 46, of Warren, went home to be with the Lord, our Heavenly Father, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Miriam Hospital, Providence from necrotizing fasciitis.



He was the husband of Jennifer Ann (Bernard) Rioux.



Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Shirley R. (Pimental) Rioux.



Joey worked as a carpenter for Union Local 330 for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing games with family and going to the beach. The Fourth of July was his favorite holiday. His hobby was restoring his 1980 Chevy Camaro.



Joey had a crazy sense of humor and his heart was as big as the ocean. His passion was helping others, and he took care of many like they were his own children. He often asked them "What are you thankful for today?"



Besides his beloved wife of 25 years, he is survived by three sons, Joseph "JoJo Bear" Rioux III of Warren, RI, and Dakota "Koda Bear" Rioux of Warren, RI, Dylan Quiterio and his wife Tiffany of Warren, RI, a daughter, Jadaelyn Jo-lei Rioux of Warren, RI, three brothers, Russell Frances of Barrington, RI, Michael Akervik of MN., and Robert Rioux Jr., of Warren, RI, four sisters, Tribbie Foster of Warren, RI, Sandra Frances of Warren, RI, Valeda Kennedy of CT., and Kerri Ferreira of Fall River, MA, and two grandchildren, Anastacia and Alijah. His in-laws, Edward and Sharon (Riley) Bernard of Alva, Fl., and many nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Joseph "Lil Bear" Rioux II.



Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 4-7PM in Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, RI.



Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 10AM in Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, RI.



Burial will take place in St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery, Vernon St., Warren, RI.

Information/On-Line condolences please visit- www.wjsmithfh.com

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Published by Warren Times-Gazette on Jul. 2, 2022.

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