ROBERT T. BAIRD JR

48, of Ansel Avenue Providence, passed away on Friday January 29, 2010 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Patricia A.(Sepe) Baird. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Diane Ponticelli, Sr. Robert worked for the Providence Journal for twenty three years before his retirement. He was a member of the Cranston Council # 1738 Knights of Columbus Park Ave in Cranston. Besides his wife he is survived by his children; Erica and Alison Baird both of Providence, and he was the grandfather of Arianna. He was the brother of Steven Baird of North Providence, Dennis Baird of FL., Anthony Ponticelli Jr. of Johnston, Anthony Greenwood of Providence, David Phillips of Johnston and the late Joseph Palmieri. Robert was also survived by many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Mark's Garden City Cranston at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m.

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