Alvin L. Thurber, III

Pawtucket - Alvin "Al" L. Thurber, III, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 12th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Bethany K. (Kay) Thurber. The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on August 30, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Alvin L., Jr. and Shirley A. (Mutter) Thurber. Al was a 1973 graduate of William E. Tolman High School, where he began to cultivate his many interests and friendships that would last a lifetime.

Al was the proud proprietor of Ocean State Sweeping and Striping in Pawtucket for over thirty-five years, a testament to his dedication and work ethic, until his retirement. His passion for classic cars was well-known, and he was a devoted member of the Northeast Chevelle Club. Al's love for his 1972 Chevelle SS 454 convertible was matched only by his enthusiasm for trains and his remarkable achievement of building the world's largest monster truck, "Godzilla," in 1983. He was also a member of the Jacques Cartier Social Club.

Al is survived by his loving wife, Bethany K. Thurber and their two daughters, Melissa B. Pagios and her husband, Stefan, of Smithfield, and Kristen L. Cassisi and her husband, Francesco, of North Providence. He also leaves behind three cherished grandchildren, Gianni Pagios, Niko Pagios, and Sapphira Pagios, as well as several nieces, nephews, and four great-nephews. He was the brother of the late Susan Thurber.

VISITATION will be held at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and continue on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Services will follow on Wednesday at 11:00 am at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Daggett Ave., Pawtucket.

Please omit flowers. Memorial gifts to HopeHealth Hospice, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904, or online at www.hopehealthco.org would be appreciated. For online condolences or to share memories of Alvin, please visit www.trippfuneralhome.com .

Al will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy and the memories he created will live on forever in our hearts.