PAUL F. HODGE

55, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward L. and Muriel F. (Pelland) Hodge. Paul was a tractor trailer driver for various companies for thirty years before retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Rhode Island Motorcycle Association. His interests included antique cars and motorcycles.

He is survived by his loving daughter Kaitlyn E. Hodge of Cranston. Paul was the cherished brother of Karen M. Izzo and her husband of Vincent of Johnston, and Terry Ann Smith and her husband Andrew of Cranston. He was the uncle of Vincent "Tom" Jr. and Laura Izzo, and Leigh and Kyle Smith, and the great-uncle of two great nieces.

His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Monday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Quantico, VA 22172.

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