Robert J. Lima

Robert J. Lima, 86, of Providence, formerly of Pawtucket, died on August 27, 2018, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Neil) Lima. Betty and Bob were high school sweethearts and were married 62 years. He was born in Seekonk, MA, the son of the late Manuel H. and Theresa E. (Viara) Lima and graduated from the former East High School in Pawtucket in 1950.             Bob served in the US Navy as a dental technician during the Korean War. He was a truck driver for United Paper Stock for 5 years before working for the US Postal Service for 27 years, retiring as the Supervisor of Windows for the downtown Pawtucket office. He worked as a part time driver for Pasquale Trucking in Pawtucket after retiring.             Bob was a communicant of St. Leo the Great Church in Pawtucket for 58 years, serving as a Lector and a Eucharistic Minister, as well as being very active in the Senior Citizens Group. He loved to bowl and played on leagues for many years. He loved playing...