William Clarke Jr

William Clarke, Jr., 53, of Providence, formerly of Newport and Portsmouth, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at home in Providence, RI. Born in Newport, RI on April 2, 1961, he is the son of Jane (Sullivan) Clarke of Newport and the late William Clarke Sr. William grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School and Johnson Wales University with Honors. He served in the USMC for several years then returned to his passion for cooking. He was well respected chef and over the course of his career he worked at the Turks Head Club, Salve Regina University, 501 Park Ave and Grazianos in Portsmouth. In his free time he enjoyed volunteering for and marching in various parades throughout Rhode Island, often in costumes like the Cookie Monster to entertain the children. He is survived by his mother Jane S. Clarke of Portsmouth, RI, his children, William Clarke and Rachel Clarke both of Rumford, RI, his siblings Stephen Clarke (Jeannette) of Tiverton, RI, Stephanie St. Laurent (David) of Portsmouth, RI and Joan Viveiros of Rhode Island, as well as several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 14 from 4:00-7:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00am in the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be in Trinity Cemetery, East Main Road, Portsmouth.Donations may be made in his memory to Portsmouth Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Cemetery Details Trinity Cemetery East Main Road Portsmouth, RI, 02871 Visitation JUL 14. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service JUL 15. 11:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com