Louis T. Pina, 77, of New Bedford, formerly of East Providence, Rhode Island, died Friday March 7, 2003 unexpectedly at Sacred Heart Home. He was the husband of the late Mary (Rodericks) Pina.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph T. and Mary T. (Pina) Pina, he had lived in East Providence, Rhode Island for many years before returning to live in the New Bedford area in February 2001.
He was a former communicant of St. Martha's Church in East Providence.
Mr. Pina was formerly employed as a maintenance worker at the Rhode Island Statehouse for many years until his retirement. He had also previously worked at Roger Williams Park.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and attended the Senior Center in East Providence. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, and in the American Merchant Marine Service during World War II.
Survivors include a son, Donald LaRoche of Woonsocket, RI ; 2 daughters, Elizabeth Pegg of East Providence and Jean Coates of East Providence and Florida; a brother, Edward T. Pina of New Bedford; a sister, Gloria P. Fernandes of New Bedford; his friend, Beatrice Gallop of New Bedford; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.He was the father of the late Anthony LaRoche.
His Funeral will be held on Monday March 10, 2003 at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 AM in St. Lawrence Church, 565 County St., New Bedford. Private burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours will be on Sunday March 9, 2003 from 1-5 PM.