Ennis T. Jones, 87, of Johnston, died August 5, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of 20 years to Madeline (Bailey) Muto Jones. Ennis was also the husband of the late Mary (DeMarzo) Jones.
Born in Bon Aqua, Tenn., he was a son of the late Enice G. and Emmie (Lankford) Jones. Mr. Jones was the owner of the former Jones Tile Company of Cranston for 40 years before retiring in 1992. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving during World War II. Ennis was a life member of VFW Post #2812 of Cranston, 50- year member of UCT Providence Council #67 and the New England Grand Council, and a past member of the Alpine Country Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his loving family.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Barbara Jones of Indialantic,
Fla., Patricia Lupoli and her husband, Bernie, of Cumberland and Pamela Borges and her husband, George, of Cranston. Ennis was the grandfather of seven grandsons, Brett, Blake and Brendan Simonini, Jason and Dr. Eric Lupoli and Scott and Matthew Borges. He was the brother of Helen C. Siemski of Utica, N.Y., Wilda Collins of Paris, Tenn., Virginia Hodgins of Ohio, Sam D. Jones of Nashville, Tenn. and the late Nellie Roser and James Jones.
His funeral was held Aug. 9 from Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial with military honors was in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Cranston.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Robert Bellarmine Food Closet, 1804 Atwood Ave., Johnston, RI 02919. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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