Walter E. Beauné , Sr

Walter E. Beauné, Sr.
83, of Johnston, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday
April 30, 2020 at Brigham & Women Hospital, Boston, MA. He was the husband of the
late Shirley (Ritorno) Beauné. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and
Eleanor (Michonski) Beauné.
He was the loving father of Walter E. Beaune and his partner Harold Nixon of
Providence, Charlotte L. Moretti and her husband James of North Kingstown, and
Jennifer Beauné Roe and her husband Mark of San Francisco, CA. He was the cherished
grandfather of Amanda Marcello and her husband Paulo Ramos, Elizabeth Moretti,
Avery Beauné Roe, James Moretti, and Nicole Moretti.
He is survived by his dear brother Charles Beauné of Cranston and was also the brother
of the late Eugenia Fredrick, Andrew and Victor Babka, and Edward L. Beaune.
Walter worked as the Vice President of Market Merchandisers, Inc. for many years
before starting his own businesses, United Display and United Pet Supply. Always hard
working, Walter continued to work into his later years at Economy Sales & Service and
Fred Smith Dodge. Walter served for many years as the president of the St. Rocco
School Parent Teacher Guild and president of the St. Rocco Church Holy Name Society.
He was the president of the Cranston Rod & Gun Club.
He enjoyed working on a project and together with Shirley restored the historic home
they lived in for over 58 years. He could fix anything and was often sought after for
advice. Walter was kind, generous and always ready for an adventure. Through the
years, he supported many good causes and was devout in his religious beliefs. He and
Shirley traveled the world with their “Card Party” friends and were always finding new
ideas to share with others. Walter enjoyed creating clambakes for his family and was an
avid fan of the outdoors. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, gardening, cooking, and working
with his hands but most of all he was devoted to his family.
Walter will be truly missed by his family and friends and all that knew him. The family
would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this time.
Funeral services were private. Visit  NardolilloFH.com  for online condolences. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be given in honor of Walter to the nursing staff at Brigham and
Women’s Hospital at giving.brighamandwomens.org.