John E. Mortenson

Tiverton, RI - John E. Mortenson, 72, of Tiverton, RI, died Friday, July 1, 2011 at his home.He was the husband of the late Wendy McEntee Mortenson. Born in Providence, RI on January 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Eric R. and Dora Burke Mortenson.Mr. Mortenson was a graduate of East Providence High School and went on to receive his degree from Norwich University in Northfield, VT. He served as a helicopter pilot in the Army during the Vietnam War; he then served in the Army National Guard. John along with his brother Eric, were co-owners of the Eric R. Mortenson Company, a general contracting firm in Providence. He was a past member of the Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, Wanumetonomy Country Club and Montaup Country Club. Being an avid golfer, he enjoyed playing golf with his brother Eric at Pine Valley Country Club in Rehoboth. He is survived his brothers Eric R. Mortenson Jr. of Barrington, RI and Gunnar Peter Mortenson of Camp Verde, AZ. He leaves a sister in law Megan McEntee of Lexington, KY as well as fifteen nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.John was brother of the late Thelma R. Figueriedo, Norma J. Winsor, Greta J. ORourke and Elizabeth A. Wilkey. Calling hours are omitted.A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.