Joseph E. Birch 57, of Seabreeze Dr., North Kingstown, passed away Monday April 6, 2009 at home. He was the husband of Lynn (Vierra) Birch.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Geraldine (Detromont) Birch. Joseph was a senior loan officer for various mortgage companies. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam Disabled Veteran, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Michael and Daniel Birch, his two brothers, Robert and William Birch and a sister Julie Signore. His funeral service with military honors will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Burial will be private. VISITING HOURS Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to RI Veterans Home 480 Metacom Ave. Bristol, RI 02809.