Richard F. “Boompa” Mitchell, age 78, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of MaryAnn (Butrico) Mitchell.
Born in Warwick, a son of the late Francis W. and Mary J. (DeFeo) Mitchell, he was a life-long Warwick resident. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran. Mr. Mitchell was an auto mechanic and business owner before retiring 18 years ago. He was an ordained minister.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five daughters and four sons, Barbara J. Mitchell, Patrick A. DeLayo, Tina M. Beauchaine, Daniel C. DeLayo, Jennifer S. Hill, and Kimberly L. Mitchell, all of Warwick, Marie L. Ducas of Pawtucket, Jason C. Mitchell of Burrillville, and John Traylor of Providence; a sister, Muriel M. Dascoli of Georgia; a brother, Stanley W. Mitchell of Foster; 31 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Ronda L. Mitchell, Joseph S. DeLayo, and Mary-Jo Mitchell; and the brother of the late Shirley C. Smith, Sandra L. Violette, and Earl P. Mitchell.
Boompa was a foster parent for 34 years. In addition to raising many, he also adopted five children.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, November 3, in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. A private burial was held in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick.
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