Condolences on the Passing of Francis D. Landry, Jr.

WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Francis Landry; and

WHEREAS, Francis D. Landry, Jr., a lifelong Newporter until his medical diagnosis, was born in Norwich, Connecticut in 1952; and

WHEREAS, Francis was a devoted family man who strove every day of his life to provide for his loved ones. He was a hardworking man who often worked as many as ninety hours a week as a water treatment plant operator for the City of Newport for thirty years. Prior to that, Mr. Landry was an automotive salesman at the former Newport Autocenter, where he sold Fords, Hyundais and Jeeps, always doing so with a smile and with the utmost integrity; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Landry was also a lifelong advocate for workers’ rights and served as the President of his Union for the City of Newport. Mr. Landry also served on the Newport Housing Authority, and played a key role in the founding of Newport Heights; and

WHEREAS, In his free time, Francis was a big sports fan who could be found passionately cheering on his beloved Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and the Boston Celtics. Mr. Landry was also a man of deep faith in God who found great peace and solace living out his faith; and

WHEREAS, Francis Landry is survived by his daughters, Meagan and Gretchen Landry, and his siblings, Michael, Paul, Kathleen, and Carol, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins and his “granddogs”, Bailey, Boomer, and Oreo. Mr. Landry was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Margaretta Kenney Landry, and his sister, Cheryl McCarthy; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Francis D. Landry Jr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Meagan Landry and Gretchen Landry.