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Official Obituary of

Richard A. "Papou" Kidd

January 11, 1936 ~ February 28, 2023 (age 87) 87 Years Old

Richard Kidd Obituary

RICHARD A. “Papou” KIDD, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Floyd and Lena (Gendreau) Kidd. He was the beloved husband of Lefkothea (Theodosiou) Kidd. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. Richard was a retired liquor distributor for Charles Fradin and Centrex.

He is survived by one son, Richard A. Kidd, Jr. and one daughter Spiridoula “Patricia” (Kidd) Kearns and husband Matthew. Loving grandfather of Zachary and Jacob. He was the brother of Joyce Corley, Raymond Kidd and the late Floyd, Robert, John, Donald and Chester Kidd.

Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Friday at 10 a.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 175 Oaklawn Avenue Cranston. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Mausoleum in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Providence, RI 02908.

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Services

Funeral Service
Friday
March 3, 2023

10:00 AM
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
175 Oaklawn Ave
Cranston, R.I. 02920

Burial with Military Honors
Friday
March 3, 2023

Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum
73 Church Street
Cranston, RI 02920

Donations

Disabled American Veterans
1 Capitol Hill, Providence RI 02908
Web: https://www.dav.org/

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