John A. Beebe

John Beebe, 55, died June 1, 2013 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Newport on June 13, 1957, the youngest son of William O. Beebe and Rosanna (Pignatelli) Beebe.He received a Bachelor of Science degree from URI in marketing, a Masters of Science degree in accounting and did further course work at Bryant University in financial planning.His work experience included various aspects of financial planning and tax managing at Fleet National Bank, Citizens Bank, as well as his most recent place of employment at KPMG in Providence.He had a great love of music, particularly with guitars. He wrote, sang, and recorded his own music. John was a sports enthusiast, with a true love for the sport of golf and basketball. He enjoyed these activities over the years with his beloved family and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald Beebe, and a sister in law Amy Beebe. He is survived by Donald's wife Betsy of Middletown, a brother William Beebe Jr. of Brockton, MA, a sister Inga Sheekey and her husband Jack of Hialeah, FL, a sister Rosalie Connell and husband Phillip of Newport, brother Robert Beebe and wife Gerrie of Portsmouth, brother James Beebe and wife Kathy of Middletown, brother Richard Beebe and wife Lynn of Darien, CT. He also left several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.John was an easy going, patient, laid back person who was kind and generous to those in his life. In tribute to him for his 56th birthday on June 13, those who knew him are asked to do a good deed in his honor and pass it on.Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 9 from 4:00-7:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10 at 10:00am in the Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Newport County YMCA, Summer Camp Fund, 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842. Visitation JUN 9. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service JUN 10. 10:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com