WILLIAM C. KESSEL

William C. Kessel 53, of Middle Road, East Greenwich, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Marie K. (Ribinsky) Kessel. Born in Escanaba, Michigan, he was a son of the late Donald S. and Nancy (Lewark) Kessel. Mr. Kessel was the Vice-President of Finance for the Hudson Companies of Providence for seven years. Mr. Kessel was a member of the Financial Executive Institute. He was an all American swimmer, rugby player and an avid golfer. Mr. Kessel was a member of Valley Country Club. Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Meagan N. Kessel of Providence, Kyle Kessel of Boston, MA and his step-daughter Emily E. Koppa of East Greenwich and her fiancAC.e Justin K. Nohe. He was the brother of the late Thomas Kessel. Bill was loved by a large circle of family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 538 Broadway, Providence and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Thursday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Hospital of RI, 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

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