(06/21/14) Dr. Michael Bolvin, of Warwick and Cranston died gracefully on Friday, June 20th in Boston in the warm company of his loving wife, four daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.
A graduate of Providence College and New England College of Optometry, he served proudly in the U.S. Army in San Antonio, Texas. He successfully operated an optical practice for thirty years, with offices in Providence and Warwick. He was also an entrepreneur and President of Duraflo Lens Laboratory, Bolvin Homes and Rhode Island Paving Company. He led the introduction of Bausch & Lomb soft-contact-lenses in the state of Rhode Island. After retiring from private practice, he provided eye care services to nursing homes and community health centers.
He was a son of the late John and Brigida (Turillo) Bolvin, longtime residents of Rhode Island. He is survived by and was the devoted husband of Regina (Teutonico) Bolvin for fifty-three years, and daughters Bridget Beckett, Regina (Gina) Bernarduci, Michele Hesson and Andrea Jennison. His sons-in-law include: Bob Beckett, Bill Bernarduci, Cliff Hesson and Scott Jennison. Grandchildren include: Kelsey and Kara Beckett, Colby and Jake Hesson, and Michael and Jessica Jennison. He is survived by siblings: Mary DeAngelis, John Bolvin, Theresa Corace, Richard Bolvin and was the brother of the late Alexander, Stanley and Angelina. He is the nephew of Rev. B. Samuel Turillo.
His passion was spending time with his children and grandchildren, where he attended and proudly cheered at dance recitals, football and soccer games. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and at times with his daughters to many parts of the world, especially Italy. He enjoyed a life-time of learning and was an ardent observer of news and current events.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 11:00 am in Sacred Heart Church, 820 Providence Street, West Warwick followed by burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5-7 pm in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95).
The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers donations to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 would be appreciated. www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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