George Francis Clesas, Sr.

George Francis Clesas, Sr., 68, of Attleboro, MA, peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, December 30, 2016 with his beloved wife and family by his side. Born on May 11, 1948 in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late James Clesas and the late Mary (Shippee) Clesas.George worked for many years as a self-employed Contractor before retiring. Prior to living in Attleboro, George resided in Providence, RI. He proudly and honorably served our country as a member of the United States Army, and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Vietnam Service Medal. George was an engaging man who loved spending time with his family and had enjoyed working on jobsites with his children. He was actively involved in bringing the IATSE Stage Hands Union to Rhode Island, and in the entertainment business at the Providence Civic Center. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, had been a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, and a coach while his children were younger. George loved music, particularly Paul Simon and Neil Diamond, and staying abreast of the news and current events.In addition to his wife, Dorothy G. (Pavao) Clesas, he is survived by his children: George Francis Clesas, Jr., of Providence, RI; and Michael J. Clesas and his wife, Amy R. (Albanese) Clesas, of Providence, RI. He was the step-father of Ericka L. Tucker and her husband Drew Tompkins, of Milwaukee, WI; Joshua I. Lavoie of Pawtucket, RI; Shawn M. Lavoie and his wife, AnnJo M. Doerr of WI; Matthew G. Lavoie and his wife, Laura Briscoe, of Bronx, NY; and Isaac J. Lavoie and his wife, Rita R. (Shaffer) Lavoie, of Cranston, RI. He was the grandfather of Julian A. Lavoie, Persephone G. Lavoie, and Melita S. L. Lavoie. George was the brother of James Clesas and his wife, Ann, of Clearwater, FL; Mary Antonucci and her late husband, Anthony, of Cranston, RI; Carol Parenteau of Johnston, RI; and William Clesas and his wife, Barbara, of Warwick, RI. He leaves his aunts: Alice Shippee and her late husband, Earl, of Coventry, RI; and Jacqueline Reshel and her late husband, Earl, of Cranston, RI; as well as many nieces, nephews, his in-laws, and many dear friends. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend a Visitation with Veteran's Honors on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.Children's room is available during visitation.Those in need of a local ride to the visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such complimentary transportation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Burial Service with full Military Honors at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 in the Rhode Island Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of George to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675, or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200