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Official Obituary of

Susan "Sue" L. (Rishell) Kamp

March 3, 1947 ~ November 15, 2023 (age 76) 76 Years Old

Susan "Sue" Kamp Obituary

Susan "Sue" L. (Rishell) Kamp, born 3 March,1947 in Brooklyn, NY age 76. After a collapsed artery caused a massive stroke, Sue died peacefully at the HopeHealth Hospice center in Providence. Daughter of Paul Rishell (deceased) and Virginia (Baade) Rishell (deceased).

Sue is survived by a brother Paul living in Newton, Ma. Sue never had children.

Sue has been a lifelong Christian and since her move to RI has been a member of Phillips Memorial Baptist Church.

She has had a: varied, full  and rich life.

Due to her father’s career and the travel requirements, Sue attended many schools. Sue attended schools in New Canaan Ct., England, The Sorbonne school in France, College in Florida, and obtained a Liberal arts Degree from Newport college in Newport, RI.

During her travels Sue made a lot of long lasting friends who keep in touch with her still.

Sue married Norman Kamp and lived in California till her divorce.

After Sue’s father retirement Sue and her mother moved to Bristol, RI, where I (William Bucci) had the privilege to meet her in 1987. She has been a faithful trusting and loving companion for 36 years. Sue was an intense animal lover, feeding: birds, squirrels, stray dogs and cats and caring for her Chihuahua “Henry”.

The “Manager” will be missed dearly by me as well as anybody who has ever met Sue.

Susan's services will be private. 

Memorial donations in Susan's memory may be made to the Rhode Island SPCA, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02886.

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