Kevin Michael Slein

Kevin Michael Slein, Specialist, US Army, of Mansfield, MA. and formerly of Baldwin Road, Middletown, RI, died suddenly at his home Friday, November 14th in the arms of his wife. He leaves behind his loving wife of one year, Nicole Marie Glidden Slein, formerly of North Kingston, RI and his favorite friend Molly, their chocolate Labrador Retriever. Kevin was born in Providence, RI on 17 November, 1981, the son of Cdr. Michael Slein USN Ret. and Bonnie Slein of Middletown, RI and the brother of Caitlin Slein of Chandler, AZ. He graduated Nashua High School NH, Class of 2000 and was currently attending Providence College Continuing Education Degree in Fire Science and the Massachusetts Paramedic Training School. He had recently excelled in the Massachusetts Firefighting Examination en route to his appointment as a firefighter/paramedic.Kevin, a decorated combat medic, served with distinction over the past four years in both Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraq Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Armys 10th Mountain Division. He was most recently assigned to the US Army Reserve 338th Minimal Care Detachment, Pt Judith, RI as a training medic. He also leaves behind many close comrades with whom he served in both the 10th Mountain Division and his current unit. He loved his association with the US Army and will be dearly missed by his colleagues.Kevin was a caring, gregarious, loving person who was most proud of wife and their friendships. He leaves behind many close family members throughout New England and Tennessee, and an extended family of friends throughout the country. His funeral will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Lucys Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial with military honors will follow in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.Calling hours will be held Wednesday, November 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 in the Memorial Funeral Home.The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the United Services Organization USO New England, 427 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109.