Bruce A. Mcpherson

Middletown, RI - Bruce A. McPherson, 49, of Middletown, RI, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Jane Patota McPherson of Middletown. Born in Newport, RI on March 15, 1960, he was the son of Harold W. and Ann Calassa McPherson, Jr. of Wildwood, MO, formerly of Newport, RI.Bruce was a third generation plumbing and heating contractor for over 30 years. He received his Master Pipefitting and Plumbing licenses while in his early 20s. Bruce was the owner and operator of Bruce McPherson Plumbing and Heating in Middletown. He loved to work and had a big heart for everyone. Bruce loved nothing more then spending time with his wife on the water and traveling. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by his brother Harold Mickey W. McPherson, III of Middletown, RI, and his sisters Kelly A. McPherson and Dr. Kimberly G. Perry of St. Louis, MO, and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, from 4-7PM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a memorial service to follow at 7:00pm.Donations in his memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840 or the family would like to encourage anyone to donate blood in honor of Bruce at their local blood bank.